5 Tips for Showing Property Like a Professional Property Manager

By Michelle Wrege Tuesday, June 14, 2016

Showing your rental property like a professional property manager is crucial because it’s your best opportunity to convince good tenants to fill out an application. You want to make sure you and your property are prepared. Curb Appeal Make sure the property is ready...

Why You Need Renters Insurance

By Michelle Wrege Tuesday, May 31, 2016

There are a lot of reasons why you need renters insurance. Yet, there seems to be a strange disconnect between how many people need it and how many actually have it. Consider: 95 percent of homeowners have homeowners insurance, yet only 40 percent of renters hav...

How to Advertise Your Rental; Attract the Best Tenants

By Michelle Wrege Tuesday, May 31, 2016

These tips on advertising your rental property will help you attract the best tenants and ensure you don’t have a long vacancy. Excellent Property Condition Start with a great house. Have the property freshly painted on the inside and landscaped well on the outside. T...

5 Reasons Realtors Should Partner with PropM, Inc.

By Michelle Wrege Wednesday, May 18, 2016

Realtors and brokers have a lot to gain by referring their clients with investment properties to a professional property management company. We’d like to share five reasons you should partner with PropM, Inc. We Don’t Compete Our company does not sell real esta...

Prequalifying: Tenant Screening Questions that Will Save Landlords Time

By Michelle Wrege Tuesday, May 3, 2016

Finding a well qualified tenant for your rental property is a priority for many landlords, and there are a number of prequalifying questions you can ask before you take the time to show people the home. These tips will save you time as a landlord and help you find bett...

What do Property Management Companies Do?

By Michelle Wrege Monday, April 18, 2016

The job of a good property management company is to effectively protect your investment while helping you earn a greater return on that property. It’s important to distinguish between average management companies and outstanding companies. Any property manager can rent...

20 Houseplants That Remove Airborne Toxins From Your Home

By Michelle Wrege Thursday, April 14, 2016

Bringing a bit of nature into your home does more than brighten the atmosphere. Introducing houseplants into various rooms in the house can help reduce the chance of getting seasonal sicknesses (such as the common cold), remove airborne contaminants (volatile organic compounds or...

How to Process Security Deposits Properly – Landlord Education

By Michelle Wrege Monday, April 4, 2016

Landlords must collect and process security deposits from tenants. People always have questions about how to properly handle the security deposit and what can be done to eliminate conflicts with the tenant who is moving out of a property. Documentation Documentation...

How to Get Your Investment Property Rent Ready

By Michelle Wrege Tuesday, March 22, 2016

It’s important to get your investment property ready for the rental market because when it looks and functions well, you’ll be able to earn top dollar rents on that home. There are a few specific things you can do. Paint and Carpet Make sure the property...

How Much Does Property Management Cost?

By Michelle Wrege Wednesday, March 9, 2016

When you are considering the cost of professional property management, remember that it can actually cost you more if you don’t hire a professional manager. Good property management companies will help you make more money than you would if you try to manage on your own....