Property Management Blog

Investing in rental property can be a great source of income, especially if you’re investing in a lucrative real estate market. Being a landlord however, comes with more responsibility than you might think. One of the most important landlord obligations is providing your renters with a habitable place to live.To keep the property i...

Being a landlord involves a lot of paperwork. Although it’s not a fun thing to do, organizing all the necessary documents for your rental property is essential. As a landlord, you also need to write notices and formal letters. One of the most important notices you need to write for every tenancy is the move-out letter. Move-ou...

When you’re a landlord, one of the decisions you’ll make is whether to rent out your rental property furnished or unfurnished. This is worth considering since choosing to furnish your property means dedicating extra time and money to your property’s appearance.Before tenants sign a lease agreement, they usually assess th...

Did you just buy your first rental property and are thinking about managing it by yourself? If so, this article is meant for you! Owning a rental property can be lucrative but it’s not an easy ticket to wealth. How you manage the investment is what makes all the difference. Self-managing a rental property takes time, money, and a lo...

If you own an investment home, you have to make sure it’s safe and secured at all times. After all, you spent your hard-earned money to build that investment, so you have to safeguard it effectively.Here are a few helpful ways to keep your home (and investment) safe and secure:1. Know the Safety Index and Crime Rate in Your Location...

When renting out a property, it’s natural for it to depreciate over time due to everyday, normal use by a tenant. This is what is referred to as “normal wear and tear”.  But while it can be easy to define what normal wear and tear is, it’s usually daunting to know what exactly it constitutes. What kind of dama...

Rental agreements and leases outline the rules landlords and tenants are expected to follow based on a mutual understanding. This is a legal document that includes the details of the tenancy and sets the amount of rent. Certain basic terms must be present in the leasing contract, no matter how many conditions it contains. Find out ab...

Having an effective tenant screening process for your Dallas rental home lowers the risks you could face and reduces potential problems. It’s important as a seasoned or new landlord to make sure to keep your process the same for every applicant to really make sure they’re meeting the standards you’re looking for in a ren...

Having great tenants occupying your rental home is every landlord’s wish. This is an attainable wish, though. A lot of good tenants are available, all you have to do is learn to attract them. Professional marketing skills attract great tenants. Here are some marketing tips from a leading property management company:Study Your Target...

As a landlord, it’s important to learn about month-to-month leases so you can know when to offer them. Month-to-month leases are short-term agreements that provide property owners with the flexibility not to commit to a tenant for a long period of time. Traditional leasing agreements usually cover a 12-month period. Yearly and...