Resident Application Approval Process: Key Indicators
Years ago, approving applicants was a relatively simple process for property management companies. You checked an applicant’s credit report, perhaps called a former landlord, verified employment, and...
View ArticleResident Application Approval Process: Red Flags
In my last article, Resident Application Approval Process: Key Indicators, I discussed the areas to look at when reviewing an applicant’s credit history. What follows is a list of potential red flags....
View ArticleSafety Tips for Property Managers
While property management may not make anyone’s ‘Top 10 Most Dangerous Jobs’ list, the fact is that there are some dangers invoiced with the profession. Many managers think nothing of scheduling...
View ArticleNew Ways to Handle Security Deposits
One of the most contentious aspects for both property managers and tenants is the handling of a security deposit. Designed as a way to protect property managers and owners against possible damages,...
View ArticleLandlord Institutes Smoking Ban in 2,000 California Apartments
California landlords were granted the right to ban smoking in multi-family apartments and condos back in January, but many property owners have not applied the restriction. Towbes Group Inc. in Santa...
View ArticleTop Pet Friendly Metros
Finding a pet friendly building can be a challenge when searching for a new home. HotPads shed some insight on pet-friendly metro areas in a recent post, their stats include: Most expensive zip codes...
View ArticleMore Inexpensive Ways Property Managers Attract Good Residents
In the world of investing there’s an old adage: “Money goes where it’s treated best”. The same could be said for the best residents. As the world of rental properties become more competitive a new...
View ArticlePrudent Property Managers Prepare for Flood of New Renters
There’s an explosion of new renters in all major cities in the U.S. Yes, even in lower-density, relatively inexpensive cities like Dallas and Houston, a significant shift in the proportion of renters...
View ArticleTop Benefits of Being a Renter
There’s a multitude of reasons why people prefer the title of renter over homeowner. Being a renter gives you a certain amount of freedom that can be limited with homeownership. Rent.com recently...
View ArticleThe Possible Consequences of Inadequate Resident Screening
We’ve all seen the ads – ‘no credit check, no deposit, move-in today!’ While some property managers may luck out and rent to a resident who does not skip out on the lease, does not destroy the...
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