Most property owners seek a valuable asset for their investment property – a long-term lease agreement with good tenants. A lease is a contractual arrangement calling for the lessee (tenant) to pay the lessor (owne...
April is considered National Fair Housing Month. Different organizations hold a variety of events; articles and seminars increase to raise the awareness of Fair Housing and what it really means. Nowhere is there more emp...
Often current or prospective tenants will negotiate with property owners on painting. The owner usually will consent to this with one thought in mind – saving money. However, they do not realize the problems that i...
The economy has certainly been volatile for the last few years. The stock market took a major nosedive, foreclosures have been rampant, and unemployment has risen to all time highs in many areas. However, in every market...
Many times property owners question property management services because of the fees. Now with a distressed economy, this can become an even bigger question when a difficult market puts investment finances to the test. A...
Ordinarily, property owners have the right to refuse animals while renting their property. However, specific circumstance exists when there is a dog, cat, or possibly another animal the law does not consider a “pet...
There are good reasons to review spring and summer maintenance. The first is preventative maintenance. Another is to keep your investment in tip-top shape to attract good tenancy. In today’s rental market, this is ...
Our newsletters cover many issues, but as we move forward, we want to review twelve practices that we, as your management company, use to protect your investment.1 - Support Fair Housing This is crucial to successfu...
Lead base paint has been of utmost importance since March 6, 1996, when the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) & Housing & Urban Development (HUD) released regulations on the Residential Lead Based Paint Hazar...
Thinking about fall/winter maintenance needs for your investment before the season hits can often save you money. An extra benefit is that it can help to keep your tenants happy. For example, if you wait until the rains ...
