Now that the 2018 Midterm elections are coming to a close, and the majority of the U.S. Senate and House positions have been filled, the question remains: what is your new representatives’ stance on housing? Below you will find an organized list of all the new (non-incumbent) U.S. Senate and House representatives, the issues they
Whether you’re taking a staycation or traveling to the Bahamas, well-anticipated holiday vacations can take over your brain and make you forget important rental property tasks. Before you go, make sure you double check you have these security, renter notice, and replacement preparations done. Security, Security, Security While it’s unlikely that anyone will access your
As you stand in line at the polls or quickly finish up filling out your last-minute mail-in ballot, keep rent control in the back of your mind. While we urge you to vote ‘no’ on Proposition 10, an initiative that would repeal the Costa-Hawkins Act and allow local governments to instate rent control, be aware
With the end of Daylight Savings Time on Sunday, November 4th, it’s time to jump-start the workweek refreshed. With the exception of Arizona and Hawaii, rental properties across the nation will need to set their clocks back. Worried you’ll miss something? Take advantage of our handy Daylight Savings Time checklist to help remind you (and
Halloween is synonymous with a lot of things these days, one of those being horror. We go out of our way to watch scary movies and visit haunted houses, reveling in the spookiness of the season. As you get ready to celebrate the holiday, give yourself a good scare by reading these property management horror
While being in property management may seem a lot simpler from those on the inside, on the outside it can seem very complex. If you’re considering a career in property management but don’t know where to start, we’ve got your back. From career statistics to key areas to help you grow, take some time to
A Texas company has agreed to pay $3 million to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) after the commission filed a complaint alleging that the company violated the Fair Credit Reporting Act by failing to ensure the accuracy of the tenant screening information they provided to landlords and property managers. The FTC alleges that from at
The ideal rental home seems to change on a dime as new renters enter the market with their own set of priorities. As the trend of minimalism continues to gain traction, so does America’s obsession with tiny homes. The idea of cleaning out your clutter and downsizing is quite popular now, and many people are
The 2018 elections officially begin this week as Californians start receiving their vote-by-mail ballots. With rent control at the center of this year’s legislative debate, the statewide rent control measure, Proposition 10, has made waves amongst rental housing professionals and tenant’s rights activists. Before you hit the polls in November, take some time to consider
Craigslist is a great tool to promote your vacancies and attract a ton of new, interested applicants, but it isn’t without its problems. The online classified site is notorious for being the playground for identity thieves, scammers, and digital criminals – and your rental properties could be their next target. This is how you can