Property Management Blog

How To Break Into the Real Estate Flipping Business - And Win

With shows like Property Brothers, Fixer Upper, and Flip or Flop, it's no surprise that more people are trying to break into house flipping.Yet, this route takes a lot of work, creativity, and strategy to be successful.An important piece of the puzzle is location, and St. Geo...

For Rent by Owner (FRBO): Your Guide To Operating as a Landlord

Operating as a for rent by owner landlord is a rewarding endeavor that provides an opportunity to generate income from rental homes. There are roughly 20 million rental properties in the United States, and many people prefer renting. That's good news for landlords seeking to ...

3 Mistakes to Avoid During Lease Renewals

If you own one of the 48.5 million rental properties in the United States, you likely know what a challenge it can be to find quality tenants. Bad tenants can damage your property, miss payments, and even sometimes require eviction from the property.That's why when you find a...

What to Consider Before Allowing Pets In a Rental Property

It's estimated that 34.5% of Americans are renters. Now, a good portion of these individuals likely own pets. And whether or not a rental unit accepts their pets is often a dealbreaker for these individuals.If you're a landlord, you might be considering whether allowing p...

Who is Responsible for Maintenance and Repairs on Rental Property?

Real estate owners must take note and abide by the 50% rule. In this rule, landlords should expect the operating expenses of a rental property to be about half of its gross income.It's not necessarily foolproof but can help investors estimate cash flow. Some maintenance and r...

How to Manage a Rental Property for First-Time Landlords

Did you know that there are approximately 11 million individual investor landlords in the United States? This statistic highlights the popularity of rental property ownership as an investment. Managing a rental property for the first time can be a daunting task, but with the righ...