There’s a whole new generation moving out for the very first time! While millennials tend to take a bit longer to get out of their parents’ homes due to economic stressors, they do eventually get there. New property managers and on-site staff are on an exciting adventure too, learning what it is to manage a
While not unavoidable, pets and pet problems are a big part of being a property manager. If you have a “Pets Allowed” rental property, you open your community up to a larger number of loyal renters, which is great. You likely have a higher security deposit to deal with those scratches and smells, or maybe
If a property manager is tired of talking trash about noise complaints, they’re likely to move on to their next favorite subject of renter problems. Pets have always been a top concern. They scratch, they smell, they make a lot of noise and more. They can make you a lot of money, but they can
There are countless ways to be a good property manager. You can have timely repair services, great community communication, or welcome baskets and holiday presents. Perhaps you have delightful pet policies with furry friends abound. Right now, checking in on your renters and being considerate of the effects of the current coronavirus pandemic, wins you
Cleaning up after your residents is the worst! It’s required and usually shouldn’t be too bad, but when it is bad – It’s the worst. Obviously, the best way to deal with residents that aren’t the most hygienic is to not have them in the first place, but the world just isn’t so perfect that
Sometimes, the best way to get something done is to do it from home. Agoraphobics will get everything delivered, game developers perfect their office to exactly their liking so they can spend hours creating, and the best reading nook is one built in a private corner of the living room. More and more people are
If you have managed to get your hands on hand sanitizer, then you may be one with Robert Irwin in celebrating the rare find. Shortages have increased the panic since hand sanitizer is a great way to quickly and accurately clean surfaces and hands, and something everyone knows is safe. Unfortunately, as the Crocodile Hunting
A background check is one of, if not the, most important part of a property manager’s job. You can hire someone for day to day tasks, if your repair guy didn’t do a perfect job fixing the sink then you’ll survive, you have insurance for the big issues, blah, blah, blah, but background checks for
If you’ve been watching the news, then you may understand the worldwide concern – and panic – about the Corona Virus. While the death rate may seem at the time of writing, this might not stop your residents from expressing concern, especially when there’s precedent. For the past several hundred years, the 20s as a
Life may not be fair, but HUD and the FHA are here to try and help by releasing new guidance for housing providers. U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development was created by President Johnson and was designed as a fight for justice and fairness. It was implemented in January of 1966, and only two