As residents stock up on eggs, furrow their brows at online school schedules and zoom meetings, and barricade themselves in their toilet paper-laden units, property managers have never been busier. Instead of the routine 9 to 5 calm, rental properties are abuzz with a new nervous energy. One that replaces the rush of move-in’s and
As the COVID-19 pandemic has shaken the nation in the past few weeks, state and local governments have responded to the threat of mass evictions in varying ways. Unfortunately, outside of HUD housing, there is currently no nationwide rental housing guidance on how to handle the financial fallout from renters unable to pay rent due
Renters come from all walks of life and there’s no one size fits all model to cater to the needs of everyone. You simply can’t please them all. But, when you focus on certain demographics you really can better tend to their needs in turn providing a great quality of life. One sometimes overlooked or
Today we take a break from the tips and articles about noise complaints to bring you both an informational yet humorous batch of stories that nearly made these landlords run for the hills. When it comes to rental housing expect a fun yet challenging career. But also, expect the unexpected! Don’t believe us? Check out
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
GPS vehicle trackers can be an effective tool for monitoring the efficiency and productivity of your property-management operations, but there are a few things to consider before you start tracking your employees’ movements. Monitoring company vehicles and staff are completely within an employer’s legal right. Doing so has several advantages that can ultimately help staff
Springtime means so many wonderful things. The trees are blossoming, flowers are blooming, bees are attacking anything sugary, and the time change will make us lose an entire hour of precious sleep. While all our night owls may hiss at the sunlight creeping through the bedroom curtains earlier, on March 8th, 2020, those rays are
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
We all make mistakes from time to time, but when you’re in charge of or running a property, these mistakes can lead to long term failure. And some of these mistakes can sometimes just be chalked up to a lack of self-awareness. So today, we go over the top five sins that property managers and
Tenant turnover is expensive. There is the opportunity cost of a vacant unit, costs to find a new tenant, and preparation of the unit for the new tenant. Therefore, you’ll want to do everything in your power to increase lease renewals. Fortunately, there are several ways to increase lease renewals that are both easy for