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Having an investment property can be hugely rewarding, but it comes with its challenges, risks, and costs. When a tenant’s lease is up or an eviction has taken place and you need to turn over the unit, you’re likely wondering when exactly your unit can be considered “rent ready”.Getting your property ready to rent ...

When considering hiring a property management company, it makes sense to know what fees they charge and what services these fees will cover.While every company varies in whether they charge a flat fee or a percentage, what types of fees, and what these fees involve, there are some general charges that nearly every company will have to pro...

When you have your own income property, it’s certainly tempting to manage it yourself. After all, you can pocket money on the side in addition to your regular job—right? Not so fast. Many first-time and even established investment property owners attempt to manage the responsibilities of their property because they don’...

Whether you’re a homeowner planning a trip or a property manager who has tenants to look after, property maintenance doesn’t take a vacation. While many people take vacations during the summer, this popular season is the time when many maintenance issues—including exterior and interior—occur. Are you going to lea...

Property managers are required to play many roles, but during extreme weather events such as natural disasters, the role of a property manager may best be described as “leader”. For many people, property managers are the first line of defense against a natural disaster. Property managers are not only required to help their te...

It’s hard to capture everything that property managers do for their clients on a daily basis. In addition to managing your income property, they market it, protect it, keep it occupied, and handle daily tasks that are overwhelming to many property owners who want to enjoy extra income without the hassle. However, property man...

Insuring your rental property is a necessity. The appropriate policy will reduce the risk of owning an income property and ensure that you’re still making money even if something goes wrong with the rental unit.   However, you can’t control the actions of your tenants. Requiring tenants to have renter’s insurance ca...

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There are numerous factors that can contribute to a good investment property. You’ll want to be able to see the best return on your investment, have a dependable source of income, and maintain your rental property for a long-term investment. A good investment property is based on the type of property you own, the condition of the p...

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