Property Management Blog

Avoiding Costly Tenant Screening Errors

The average rent here in Texas is $1,019. This is not cheap, and you need to have confidence that your renters can afford and will pay their rent for the entirety of their lease.  You also need to know that they won’t leave your home dirty and damaged. While there is no way to guarantee that you have th...

Overlooked Maintenance Hurting Your Rental Property

Are you frustrated by the amount of required maintenance your rental properties need? You aren’t alone. Studies show that 61% of property owners find that maintenance is a significant pain point. One way to ease this stress is to create a comprehensive maintenance schedule for your rental properties. This ensures that you addre...

The Best Ways To Market Your Residential Rental

Now is the perfect time to own rental property in the Dallas-Fort Worth and surrounding areas. Rental properties are in high demand thanks to a strong job growth market that is driving migration into the area. Experts forecast that an additional 53,000 rental units will need to be created to keep up with demand. So with all of this d...

Vacation Home Property Management

Vacation rentals are steadily rising in popularity as vacationers are drawn to a more relaxed home setting in a local atmosphere as a cost effective alternative to a single hotel room in a bustling tourist district. The market is swarmed with up and coming vacation rentals and it can be difficult to find a rental that is what it ...

Why Use a Property Manager

Purchasing rental property in NM is a smart investment and can be a significant source of residual income for property owners. However, property management can be an enormous undertaking that requires a great deal of time and effort. Property management involves the process of finding and vetting quality renters, keeping prope...

Increasing Curb Appeal

Increase the value of your rental property by making some aesthetic changes and following a few simple tips. Check for concrete damage and consider making repairs. There are emerging low cost options, such as concrete lifting, to fix cracks and sunken concrete slabs as opposed to total concrete replacement. These small re...

Breaking the Lease

Most tenants sign a lease for a year at a time. This ensures that for that year, a steady income can be counted on and decisions for either finding new tenants or continuing a lease can be thought out and planned on. This helps landlords rest easy in tenant stability for the most part. However, there are some circumstances in wh...

How to Manage Security Deposits

Property managers should always require a refundable security deposit in residential property management properties. This deposit should be kept in a separate account for trust or escrow funds and will be returned to the tenant in part or in full once the tenant has moved out. Security deposits are often the most hostile subject...

Winterizing Your Rental Properties

During these cold winter months it is important for property managers to winterize rental properties. Taking these simple steps will help prevent common weather related damages to rental properties. Spending money on preventative measures will always pay off when major costly damages are avoided. 1. Adjust The Thermostat R...

Four Things That Will Keep Your Renters Happy

A happy, responsible renter is like gold, and — as with any treasure — you don’t want to lose it. If you want to enjoy long relationships with your tenants, follow these four tips for keeping them happy and ready to renew that lease. 1. No Surprises The best way to ensure a lasting renter relationship is to start out ...