5 Property Management Bookkeeping Tips

The accounting of property management can sometimes get to be a bit complicated. You’ve got security deposits to manage, certain fees that might be charged, utility bills that might be coming in that a tenant needs to pay ‚Äì and there’s the rent, of course! Each item generally needs its own line in a rental […]

How to Handle Tenants That Are Not Paying Rent on Time

Some tenants pay their rent consistently and only miss 1 or 2 payments over the course of 5 years. When that happens, you can generally just send them a friendly reminder and you’ll get the rent that you need right away. Other tenants, however, are consistently late on their rent and collecting cash from them […]

How to Fix a Leaking Shower Head

Stepping into a hot shower in the morning can be a pleasant experience. Having that showerhead leak on you can quickly turn that experience sour. By knowing how to fix a leaking showerhead, you’ll be able to restore that pleasant experience and potentially save some money on your water bill monthly. Here’s what you need […]

When can landlords use the small claims court?

The Small Claims Court is a great system for recovering small amounts of money that are owed to you. In exchange for a filing fee, you can have your case tried by a judge who may order a tenant to pay you what is due. The best thing about Small Claims Court is that you […]

How To Repair Basement Wall Cracks

The basement wall is one of the most important structures of every home and building. It supports part of the weight of the home, protects against water damage, and works to keep pests out of the building. Cracks can begin to form for a wide variety of reasons, so it is important to understand why […]

The Outgoing Tenant Checklist

Tenant turnover is inevitable. As a result, flipping your unit from one tenant to the next is an important part of the property management process. Having a detailed checklist ensures that you successfully complete all essential steps when your tenant moves out. End the landlord-tenant relationship with ease by completing these important tasks. Proper Notification […]

How Do Tenant Improvements Work

As you step into your rental property, you’ve noticed there have been a few changes made to the property by the tenant. Two of the rooms have been repainted. New shutters were added to the exterior. Those cracks in the concrete steps have been repaired. Landlords have two options when they discover improvements: they can […]

Understanding Landlord Harassment

As a landlord, you can be accused of harassment if your actions motivate a tenant to willingly abandon the lease. This usually occurs when a landlord wants to evict a tenant but doesn‚Äôt want to go incur the cost and trouble of a legal eviction. Landlord harassment generally involves interfering with a tenants‚Äô privacy or […]

Landlords in the Know: Tenant Rights 101

The landlord/tenant relationship is just as important to the landlord as it is to the tenant. If entered into with care, the lease agreement will protect both you and the renter. Following are basic tenant rights you, as the landlord, should be aware of when preparing to rent a property. 1. A Positive Landlord Review […]

Marketing Effectively to Prospective Tenants

There are certain selling points for your property that may make perfect sense to highlight: a dishwasher, a walk-in closet, or a big backyard. These are great amenities, but are they all your prospective tenants are after? Just because you, as the landlord or the property manager, think a given feature makes a unit stand […]