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Blog Annual Maintenance

Annual Maintenance

When it comes to maintenance there’s a saying that goes, “You can either schedule the maintenance… or… the maintenance WILL schedule you!”  In a perfect world, nothing would break down and properties would be little boxes that spit out cash wi...
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Blog Cleaning the Dryer Vent

Cleaning the Dryer Vent

Did you know that according to the National Fire Protection Association approximately over 3,000 fires occur annually nationwide due to clothes dryers due to lint buildup?!  What is lint?  Lint is a buildup of small pieces of yarn, fiber and thread that detach from a cl...
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Blog Breaking the Lease

Breaking the Lease

One of the key benefits to having a lease in place is having peace of mind that you have a place to call home for the term of the lease (12 months, 18 months, 24 months, etc.).  The owner can’t raise your rent nor can they ask you to move out.  This is great for y...
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Blog Painting Costs

Painting Costs

Having to paint a rental home is a basic and common task when it comes to operating a property as a rental property.  A coat of fresh paint will make sure that the property’s condition is presented as best as possible and is a one of the Keys to Leasing Success. Does t...
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Blog Exterior Painting Color Advisor

Exterior Painting Color Advisor

I remember the first Exterior Painting job that we were tasked to complete.  The owner said, and I’m paraphrasing, “I don’t care what the outside looks like… I trust that the vendor can choose a color scheme that will be good for my property”. ...
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Blog Roommate Changes

Roommate Changes

From time to time the dynamic between the residents in a household can change and therefore the needs of who will, or will not, be on the lease may need to change. Having a good understanding of how to navigate the most common roommate changes is important so that all roommates a...
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Blog Replacing Your Air Filter(s)!

Replacing Your Air Filter(s)!

It’s time to change your air filter(s)!  Through our company we have a program where we mail our residents the required air filter or air filters (as many as the property has) for residents to replace.  Please note that these filters will come to your residence tw...
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Blog We Are Owners Too

We Are Owners Too

If you are reading this, it means two things… First, you own an investment property.  Second, you are considering hiring a property management company.  I want to personally congratulate you in owning an investment property!  When you think about how much go...
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Blog We Are Pet Friendly!

We Are Pet Friendly!

Nina!  Our dog’s name is Nina... she’s a 10-pound Maltese whom Elyse and I added to our family the first week of us being newlyweds. They say that a dog is a man’s best friend and that has certainly been true for our family as Nina has been there in the goo...
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Blog Utilizing the Fireplace

Utilizing the Fireplace

A great amenity to any property is a nice working fireplace! This key amenity can be a great selling point in getting renters interested as they will be able to see themselves sitting in front of a cozy fireplace and making lasting memories. But wait! Before utilizing we must ask...
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