Property Management Blog

Because oil prices have skyrocketed, filling up at the gas tank is very expensive today. Unfortunately, we do not have control over the oil companies and the politics involved. Everyone must take steps to consider how they are goi... read more >>

If you have 100 property managers in a meeting, the majority will agree that settling a security deposits dispute is one of the more difficult tasks in property management, particularly when it comes to determining “normal w... read more >>

In our last issue, we discussed setting up a family plan in the event of fire and things you can do outside of your residence to prevent fires. Now we will address things to do to prevent interior fires.Walk through your home and ... read more >>

While reviewing their return on investment (ROI), many property owners think raising rents will improve the bottom line for the upcoming year. It is important to review income and expense figures on a regular basis and stay in tun... read more >>

Fires are frightening and devastating. They can happen anywhere, both inside and outside of your residence. We feel fire prevention is so critical that we are devoting two newsletters to this important subject. This issue, we will... read more >>

Setting the rental value can be a tricky process. It is an art and a science combined, with many factors to consider. Even when a property manager and/or owner carefully derive a rental price, it is subject to change if rejected b... read more >>

Because of today’s advertising world, it is often easier to pick up a very expensive product because you have been convinced that you need it. However, some everyday items you probably have around the house are VERY inexpens... read more >>

All property owners look at the return on investment (ROI) when buying or maintaining rental property. The ideal is a positive cash flow, a tax deduction, and an increase in property value. An investor certainly wants to realize a... read more >>

People receive credit card offers regularly in the U.S. mail and through the Internet. As the holidays approach and the marketing pressure becomes intense, the media publicizes sales and credit card opportunities increase, particu... read more >>

Providing safety for tenants is a common sense approach to reducing liability for property owners, as well as complying with building codes and laws. It is important that both the interior and exterior of a property can provide a ... read more >>