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Tips to keep your yard up without wasting water.
Ditch the Automatic Sprinkler Automatic sprinklers can keep your yard up, but it can also waste a lot of money and water. Water in the Morning In the heat of the day, water will touch the surface and evaporate. Use… Read more »
A good screening process in stages
First Contact A potential tenant calls you for more information about the property and the lease. Ask some pre-screening questions to save time. The Showing If First Contact questions are good; schedule an apartment showing to meet the potential tenant(s)… Read more »
What Tenants Want from a Landscape
Ability to Cook and Entertain Outdoors A whopping 96% of Americans surveyed said they wanted grills outside. This was closely followed by complete outdoor living spaces, including outdoor kitchens and areas to entertain guests. Lighting and Installed Seating About 95%… Read more »
A free way to increase searchability, build reputation
Too many property managers aren’t aware of the free tools offered online, like Yelp. Recent data suggests there are over 57 million reviews on Yelp. More importantly 82% of Yelp users go there because they intend to buy a product… Read more »
Better Tenant Communication
Website Posting news and events on your company website provides the information in one place. Updating tenant news on your company’s website requires minimal effort, but it’s a passive means of communication. Your tenants aren’t checking your page daily or… Read more »
How to Choose the Right Repair and Maintenance Service for Your Home
Do you find yourself engaged in repair and maintenance tasks around your home on a regular basis? Not only does it take up a lot of time but you have to invest your energy in handling menial tasks. The hassle… Read more »
Good News! Apartment Rent Growth Levels Hit New Highs
New highs in rent growth were seen for both new resident leases and for renewal leases. April 2015, total lease-over-lease rent growth nationally measured 6.1% — well above the 2011 peak of 5.3 percent. And New leases surged 7.8 percent…. Read more »
Maximize Apartment Value with Good Management
A good location, well-tended units and common areas, and the right amenities are no longer enough to keep occupancy rates up and a property’s value high. To maximize value, there are two main goals: Meet or exceed budgeted rental income… Read more »
Prepare Your Rental Property for Occupancy
The law provides for a warranty of habitability. This means that the dwelling must be considered habitable and any known problems must be fixed before you allow a tenant to take occupancy. When a tenant vacates one of your units,… Read more »