Property Management Blog

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 to be seen by prospective renters. When you drive up to the...

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 have renters insurance, according to a 2015 Insurance Informati...

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. The yard must be mowed, the shrubs and bushes edged and the d...

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 estate. Therefore, you don’t have to see us as competition...

 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 better tenants. Make sure the home is a good fit before you even...

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 out your property, collect rent and deduct their fee. True ...

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 VOCs), reduce the chance of headaches, lift your mood, decr...

  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 is important. While a picture is worth a thousand words, a ...

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 is freshly painted. Don’t touch up a few spots here a...

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. Management and Leasing Fees  Most management compan...