Renting with Pets: What To Know
Americans love their pets! The 2023-24 American Pet Products Association (APPA) National Pet Owners Survey reports that over 65 million American households have at least one dog, and over...
The Hidden Dangers (& Costs) of DIY Property Management
Thinking of self-managing your rental property to save money and become your own boss? It can be tempting to manage your investment properties on your own, especially if you...
Fire Safety & Apartment Living
In 2024, there were over 1 million fires in the United States, according to the National Fire Protection Association, a global nonprofit organization that develops consensus codes and standards...
5 Common Renter Complaints & How to Address Them
Complaints are a natural part of managing properties where residents live in proximity, whether in a rental building or an HOA. For property managers, knowing how to resolve these...
5 Strategies to Keep Good Tenants
Taking intentional steps to maximize tenant retention to avoid costly turnover is a strategy that all property managers should implement. The loss of rental income, coupled with the costs...
Boost Your Rental Property’s Curb Appeal This Spring
Curb appeal plays a critical role in helping your property management company attract high-quality prospective renters. It creates a strong, positive first impression and signals to potential renters that...
High ROI-Upgrades for Your Rental Property
Given that over a million households rent in Massachusetts, thousands of properties, concentrated in the larger cities of Boston, Cambridge, Somerville, and surrounding areas, require maintenance and upgrades by...
The Power of a Tenant Welcome Letter
You never get a second chance to make a first impression. Every property manager and landlord should take this advice to heart as they welcome a new tenant to...
Best Practices When Screening Tenants
Finding the right tenants for your rental property is critical to a good leasing experience for both the renter and the property management company or landlord. Effective tenant screening...
Save Energy, Save Money: Essential Upgrades for Rental Properties
Making your rental property more energy-efficient can lower energy bills, optimize functionality of major systems, improve comfort and create a healthier living environment for your renters. It can also...