Property Management Blog

Most people are reluctant to purchase real estate properties these days. That’s good news for real estate investors. Why? Various studies have shown that investing in real estate is a lucrative investment strategy. The fact that the real estate market is struggling makes it the perfect time to invest in properties. It is the best mo...

Are you thinking about stepping into the property management world? Being a landlord does provide you with an extra income stream, but only after you agree to put in time, energy and effort. You do get to enjoy benefits and there are hardly any technicalities involved. However, the process is stressful and if things go against what you ex...

Do you have renter’s insurance? This is something, which is often overlooked by many tenants as an unnecessary expense. Keep in mind that relationships between tenants and landlords are not always smooth, and in times when issues arise, renter’s insurance can help sort things out. Renter’s insurance protects both the...

Regional Spotlight—According to the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) report released recently by the Austin Board of REALTORS®, Austin-area home sales volume hit a seven-year high in March 2014, rising seven percent year-over-year to 2,262 single-family homes sold. Bill Evans, 2014 President of the Austin Board of REALTORS¬...

We need not tell you the consequences of any natural disaster. You are already well aware of them. In the past, these disasters have become more common and increasingly severe. So is your property management company fully prepared or are you really unsure of what you should be doing about it all?  We talked to a couple of industr...

You want more renters, right? And more filled units. Who does not? So how do you get them? You must have heard the general advice: decrease rents, keep the property well-maintained, offer incentives and other common things. A recent survey steps away from all these generalities and claims that property managers should ensure that their em...

It is very important for a landlord to build good relationships with their tenants. Tenants are the ones that provide you business and to keep them happy is part of your job. Unsatisfied tenants are short-term tenants; they can leave you at any point in time.  The challenge comes when you are supposed to keep them happy for long-...

Raising rent can at times be a very crucial and time consuming decision. Your tenants are never ready for a rent raise especially when you lack management skills. A landlord must have good management skills as he deals with people all the time. Tenants can be very difficult to handle so make sure you put forward your best strategy when de...

The ongoing Ukraine conflict has reverberated in the US real estate market with serious consequences. Evidence suggests that wealthy Russians who have a big stake in the luxury real estate market in Miami, New York and elsewhere in the US are pulling out of their commitment to invest in these places. Wealthy Russians purchase most of ...

Managing property on your own can cause a lot of stress and may cost you a lot of time and money. Assuming that managing property on your own is beneficial for you is often a mistaken belief. To make sure your property is in safe hands and benefiting you, you need to opt for an experienced property manager.    When you invest...