Things to Consider Before Renovating Your Rental Property

When it comes to the renovation of your rental property, there are a number of things that you have to consider. First of all, statistics show that the majority of the money that is spent on renovations will never be recouped. This means that you should consider carefully if renovations for your property are really…

Celebrate Black History Month

February is Black History Month; the annual recognition of African-American history and accomplishments. Originally created in 1926 as a week to coincide with the birthdays of Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln, it was officially expanded to the full month of February in 1976. At the time, President Gerald Ford urged Americans to: “Seize the opportunity…

Pricing Your Rental Property

It’s one of the most common questions we get as a property management company: How much will my home rent for? That’s an important question to ask, because ultimately it affects your ROI and ability to attract and keep renters. If  the price is too high you will struggle to fill the property, which will…

Can You Charge a Potential Tenant for Their Credit Check?

Renting out your property to new people can be somewhat unnerving. While you want them to enjoy the property, you want to be sure they’re going to take care of it like you would. Not only that, but you need to trust your new tenant will pay their rent in full and on time every month….

Classic Mistakes to Avoid as a First-Time Landlord

The right property for the right price Location is one of the most important aspects to bear in mind as a landlord. It’s important to consider the type of rental income you will get in an area as well as the overall return you will get on the property. While it’s tempting to look for properties…

For Our Rental Property Owners: A Note About Statements

As you may know, we’ve been conducting some over-the-phone and online surveys with our clients. In the process, we’ve heard several times that the accounting statements we send out aren’t easy to read or understand. In order to make it easier for everyone to access the information they need, we provide you with a cheat sheet…