Property Maintenance Project Management Guide

The Fair Housing Act (FHA) exists to ensure that all potential tenants are given an equal opportunity to obtain residency. This anti-discrimination  policy means that, as a landlord or property manager, you are not allowed to base tenancy at your property...

It’s a fact: Some neighborhoods are more safe than others. It’s also true that while a neighborhood may be quite safe at the time you purchase an investment property, things can go downhill at any time (happily, this...

If there’s one type of document in property management that simply has to reviewed (and updated) on a regular basis, it’s your lease agreements. This  is, after all, the document that will ultimately determine your rights and protect...

Do you think your day was stressful? Let’s stop for a moment to consider those extreme situations some property managers find themselves in. It’s often hard to personalize truly disastrous situations but when you think about it, there were...

One of the most commonly touted reasons property management professionals provide for working in this industry is diversity. Not only is each and every day different from the one before but, also, property managers have the unique opportunity...

Most landlords will agree that a vacant unit ranks right up there as one of their least favorite things. The bottom line is simple: A vacant unit is money down the drain. There are, of course, times of...

Although not all property managers have an accounting background, it’s nonetheless important that any landlord or property manager handling the books has a firm grasp on basic accounting principles. Perhaps most importantly, it’s essential to have a working...

Understanding what triggers property owners to seek out the services of a property manager can not only help you to more effectively pitch your services, but may also put you in a position to approach potential clients before...