Payment Options for Tenants
Paying rent is crucial in the landlord-tenant relationship. They are expected to pay a monthly fee to live on your property. In exchange you use that money to keep...
Are Long-Term Tenants Better Than Short-Term?
It’s an age-old question. As a landlord, tenants are your source of income, so this is a business question to consider carefully. When you sign on a long-term tenant,...
4 Renovations to Consider Before Move-In
So a long-term tenant has moved out of your property and you’re getting ready to show potential new tenants. As you do your walkthrough, a thought strikes you; this...
Dos & Don’t of Newsletters in Associations
Good communication is a hallmark of being a good property manager. From connecting personally on lease signing day or move-in day to keeping renters apprised of happenings around the...
How To Encourage Prompt Rental Payments
To manage a successful property or community, it is critical that all payments are made in a timely manner whether they are meant for rent, HOA dues, or property...
What Is Renter’s Insurance & Do You Need It?
We’ve all heard about car insurance and homeowners insurance to protect our automobile and home, but did you know that if you are leasing or renting a space to...
3 Ways to Cultivate a Positive Community
Now that the new year has arrived, we can all look at things around us in both our personal and professional lives as a clean slate – tabula rasa....
Winter Worries for Property Managers
Winter in New England comes with some definite perks including snow-capped mountain scenery, options to ski, and idyllic imagery of cities and towns dusted by snow. Unfortunately, with this...
5 Ways to Boost Your Community Curb Appeal
Living in a community is desirable for many reasons, the top of which could be the freedom from yardwork or year-round maintenance issues. Many people want to avoid the...
Handling Late Rent or HOA Dues Payments
One of the most common sources of anxiety for property managers, landlords, or members of the board of homeowners associations is handling late payments, whether rent, dues or monthly...