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The Property Management Life Cycle: A Guide for Property Owners
While outsiders may view property management as simply leasing units or following a process for collecting rent, experienced investors know that serving tenants well involves a long, time-consuming list of responsibilities. That said, many investors also understand that they themselves would have a hard time giving 100% to every step of the property management life…
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How to Transfer a Water Bill to Tenants + The Game-Changing Water Bill Audit
Rental property ownership is a rewarding pursuit—in many ways. But there are less-than-glamorous aspects of property management as well. In fact, this really is a game of details. And taking great care of small matters adds up to big differences in property performance, tenant retention, efficient turnovers, and ultimately, successful investments. One such detail? Utility…
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Behind the Scenes: Our Beautification Award
We are thrilled to announce that our business has been honored with a Wyandotte Beautification Commission Award. This accolade is a testament to our commitment not only to maintaining attractive and welcoming environments but also to contributing positively to our neighborhood’s charm and vitality. If you’ve been here before, then you may know that we…
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New Landlord Letter: the Why, the What, and a Free Example
A new landlord letter introduces the residents of a property to their new landlord and/or professional property management company. This letter is a valuable and essential way to connect with your tenants, provide helpful information, outline processes, and establish some expectations and ground rules. When Should You Write a New Landlord Letter? As a rental…
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Lookbook 2: Rental Property Kitchens, Bathrooms, and Bedrooms
Welcome back to the second installment in our 2-part series on rental property updates that improve your investment. In the first post, we laid the groundwork with broader strategies to enhance your property’s overall appeal, focusing on creating high-quality, comfortable properties. We discussed the importance of offering the best property, setting fair market rents, and…
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Lookbook 1: Rental Property Updates that Improve Your Investment
It’s a secret we share often (so, not really a secret at all): the key to success in rental real estate is 3 fold: Here, we’re going deep on that #1 item: how can you make your rental the best property on the market? What, exactly, are your tenants looking for? And why do these…