Posts Tagged ‘How to’
What To Look for In A Property Manager
A good property manager is vital to preserving and getting the most out of your property, but a bad property manager can bring you a lot of headaches and result in wasted money and time. That’s why below I’ll tell you what to look for when hiring your property manager. Local market expertise Your property…
Read MoreHow to track rental property expenses
Every real estate investor is good at keeping track of the rent received each month, but some end up dropping the ball when it comes to keeping track of expenses. Ensuring you have accurate books for your rental properties is critical to setting you up for success and ensuring you are able to take advantage of…
Read MoreAmenities Beyond The Property
Not all rental properties are created equally, in fact, none are, however beauty truly is in the eye of the beholder, actually, the same can be said for the amenities. In a market fierce with competition you need to find ways to differentiate yourself from other investors in that area. Further, not all benefits of…
Read MoreWhat to do when you go on Vacation
Landlords on vacation? Yes, it is possible to take a break from the tenant phone calls, the maintenance issues, the numbers, and truly relax – here’s how! If you own or manage rental property it is important to follow a few simple steps to make sure your property and renters are taken care of before you go…
Read MoreOff Season Leasing Tips to Beat the Winter Blues
It’s no secret that after Thanksgiving the rental market tends to slow down. There’s always a big rush for people to move before September to get their kids in the right schools for the upcoming school year and for people to move prior to the end of summer. Sometimes there is spill over into the…
Read MoreQuestions your next tenant will ask you…
Believe it or not, once upon a time, I was just like you. New to the game of rental properties and not knowing what to do, what to expect at a showing, and worried about the questions I might get asked at the property. What if they ask me this? What if they ask me…
Read MoreQuestions to Ask a Property Manager
Believe it or not selecting the right property manager is one of the hardest decisions you’ll ever have to make. Why you might ask? Well, let’s be candid here, as investors we all have a bit of issues with control and well, letting go. So if you’ve finally realized that you’re willing to let go,…
Read MoreTop 7 Maintenance Tips in 7 minutes of less…
You’re probably noticed that this month we’ve been focusing on the importance of maintenance. It’s something we’ve built the foundation of our company on. However, let’s be honest, we all get busy and things often tend to get lost in the shuffle. However, your house should be like your car and regular tune ups are…
Read MoreWhat to Look for in a Property Manager
Almost 5 years ago to the day I set out on a mission to transform the property management industry. Many of you know my story on my foray into the property management industry and to be honest, I’m sure many of you have gone through it as well. The truth is MOST PROPERTY MANAGERS SUCK!…
Read MoreDo we need to put our rental on the MLS?
Every investor wants the maximum exposure to their rental property. They want to ensure that they have a wide range of lead sources coming to see their rental property. As a property management company, Jay has the ability as a licensed real estate broker to add properties to the MLS (or realtor.ca), however, is it…
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