This past June 16, Irish students on summer work-visa programs in Berkeley, California were having some fun after work. Thirteen gathered on a single balcony to unwind, but most likely thought little about the risk of so many...
Owning and managing property requires regular capital improvements to ensure everything remains intact and that staff and occupants are fully protected. But have you also thought through the nitty-gritty maintenance chores that make the building shine and run...
It’s the million-dollar question every property manager faces: How much should I charge for rent? Coming up with a rent estimate takes research and an honest look at what your property does and doesn’t offer to prospective renters....
As a property manager or owner, you deal with your fair share of problem tenants. But you may want some of them to remain tenants because their positives outweigh their negatives. For example, they may always pay rent...
If you’ve decided to redecorate your home or your units, or if you’ve just moved somewhere new and want to make it your own, there’s a lot to consider: From art and furniture to light fixtures and appliances. Wherever...
The world of a property manager is never simple. Not every frantic tenant call can be resolved by drawing from previous life experiences. Sometimes, it takes one crazy crisis to blow away the notion that you’re prepared to...
We’ve got more good news: You can now automatically email receipts to your residents after they pay their rent or any other fees. Instead of having to generate a PDF version of the receipt, saving it to your...
Marketing via listings, renovating units, adding curb appeal, and interviewing and screening applicants. Property managers spend a lot of energy on these tasks and more to fill vacancies and find “dream” tenants. And this is critical because, as...
