Blog Post When it Doesn’t Work out Well….

When it Doesn’t Work out Well….

Across our 350+ managed properties, 98% of the time the rent is paid on-time, the tenants fulfill their lease term, the property is maintained in good condition, and the landlords are happy with the performance of their investment property. For the other 2% of our managed propert...
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Blog Post Let Uncle John Know that you Won’t Need Him to Fix the Toilets

Let Uncle John Know that you Won’t Need Him to Fix the Toilets

New landlords often ask if we can use their favorite trusted vendor for any future maintenance needs. Of course we can! We already work with most of the larger local vendors and welcome the opportunity to meet new vendors recommended by our landlords. Landlords should provide us ...
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Blog Post Your Home WILL Need Maintenance!!

Your Home WILL Need Maintenance!!

I’ve written several blogs in the past about the need for new landlords to budget for maintenance. I’m writing another, as I feel this is THE MOST IMPORTANT action that a landlord must take when transitioning their home into a rental property. We have found that many...
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Blog Post Its Not Just About Collecting Rent, Landlords Need to Consider Tax Implications

Its Not Just About Collecting Rent, Landlords Need to Consider Tax Implications

When a landlord turns a rental property over to us, we’ll get started immediately with procuring a tenant and managing their property. At that point, we suggest that the landlord also contact their Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or tax preparer to ensure that they unders...
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Blog Post The Speed of Trust – and How It Relates to Hot Water Heaters and Summer Heat.

The Speed of Trust – and How It Relates to Hot Water Heaters and Summer Heat.

Steven M. R. Covey published a book entitled “The Speed of Trust” which explains how trust—and the speed at which it is established with clients, employees and constituents—is the essential ingredient for any high–performance, successful organization...
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Blog Post One Landlord’s Treasure is Another Tenant’s Trash…..

One Landlord’s Treasure is Another Tenant’s Trash…..

Landlords – If you own a large home with a basement rec room that has been converted into a poolroom, in most cases your incoming tenant will be excited about you leaving the pool table. Given the cost and hassle associated with moving a pool table, leaving it in the home i...
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Blog Post New Rule – HUD Finds Blanket Denial of Applications Based on Arrests and Convictions to Violate Fair Housing Regulations.

New Rule – HUD Finds Blanket Denial of Applications Based on Arrests and Convictions to Violate Fa...

As part of our tenant screening process, we have always run a criminal background check on each applicant. We have provided our landlords with information regarding felony convictions within the past 7 years and any pending court dates that may have an impact on an applicant&rsqu...
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Blog Post Planning for the Cost of Turnover Between Tenants

Planning for the Cost of Turnover Between Tenants

When budgeting for annual expenses, owners should expect some minor “touch-ups” needed between tenants even when tenants take excellent care of their home. Outgoing tenants are allowed normal wear and tear, which includes minor scuffs/scrapes to walls in main living a...
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Blog Post Insurance is Important!

Insurance is Important!

When a landlord enters into a management agreement with us, we will require a copy of the declaration page of their dwelling policy with our company listed as Property Manager or Other Interested Party. At that time, we suggest that landlords review coverage with their insurer to...
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Blog Post Dishes in the Sink, Clothes on the Floor and Carpets that Need to be Vacuumed?

Dishes in the Sink, Clothes on the Floor and Carpets that Need to be Vacuumed?

When processing an application for a new tenant, we review credit and criminal history. We also verify income, employment, and rental or mortgage history. Unfortunately, we cannot vet an applicant on their house keeping skills. However, we do have one possible way to glimpse into...
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