Tenant Screening for Landlords: What to Look For

By Lisa Borchard Monday, February 20, 2023

As a landlord, you are responsible for selecting the best possible tenant for your property. Tenant screening is the process of verifying a potential tenant’s information so that you can make an informed decision about whether to accept them as a tenant. In this blog ...

This is how a property manager can find you tenants in record time

By Lisa Borchard Monday, February 20, 2023

Having long periods of vacancy can create quite a stress for landlords. Any day the property is not occupied, it’s losing money and starts to become more of a liability to the owner. Most landlords, especially the ones who are new to the game, know what it’s like to do t...

What Should you Know About Generation Z Renters?

By Lisa Borchard Tuesday, December 27, 2022

Generation Z, born from the mid-1990s to the early 2000s, is a rapidly growing and increasingly important consumer demographic. As such, many property owners, landlords, and real estate developers are closely monitoring how the rental market is affected by the incoming wave ...

4 Basics That New Landlords Should Know

By Lisa Borchard Tuesday, December 27, 2022

As a new landlord, it can be difficult to know all the ins and outs of the rental business. Renting out your property can be a great investment, allowing you to make a relatively passive income for years to come. However, it’s important to recognize that there’s a lot mo...

6 Things to Avoid When Choosing a Property Manager

By Lisa Borchard Tuesday, November 22, 2022

So you’ve heard a property manager can help you solve a multitude of problems landlords have to deal with. They save you time and money while efficiently taking care of your investment property. More so, you read about what duties they should have, what qualities to look f...

Expert Opinions for the Housing Market in the Second Half of the Year

By Lisa Borchard Monday, November 21, 2022

The year 2022 has been quite busy so far. Events are happening all around the markets, from the cryptocurrency and stock markets to the real estate market. The Federal Reserve is hiking rates, news about wars, talk of an impending recession, and then inflation rates rising b...

Rental Property Maintenance Tips for Landlords

By Lisa Borchard Monday, August 8, 2022

Owning a rental property can be a great way to generate passive income. But landlords quickly learn that when maintenance is factored in, all that so-called "passive" income can start to feel pretty active. That’s why a good property manager is important to help you stay ...

Why and How to Do a Professional Home Inspection after A Tenant Moves Out

By Lisa Borchard Monday, August 8, 2022

Many people dream of becoming a landlord at some point in their lives. Renting out your property enables you to have an independent source of income that can improve your standard of living or cushion your transition in case you lose your job or decide to take a break for wh...

Common Problems Property Managers Can Solve

By Lisa Borchard Tuesday, July 26, 2022

Property managers can help you with your property in more than one way. Not only can they help ensure it's well-maintained, but they can also assist you with decide what to do with it. Whether you're looking for tenants or trying to evict one, many things can go wrong. This ...

The Responsibilities of a Property Manager

By Lisa Borchard Sunday, July 10, 2022

A property manager is hired to handle a rental property's maintenance, administration, and operations on behalf of its owner. They can be useful for rental property owners who don't have the time to look after a certain property or are living far from it. It's also possible ...