Tag: property management
How to Reject Tenants
Posted on: March 02, 2012 by total
February 19th, 2012 Whatever criteria a property management company or landlord uses to choose between or reject tenants, they must be applied consistently to avoid liability
Protecting a Vacant Property
Posted on: March 02, 2012 by total
Property managers or owners with a temporarily vacant property might be wise to take steps so that it does not appear obviously empty, which in turn can discourage unwanted guests. Vacant buildings may be targets for theft, vandalism, or even weather damage. However, it is simple to reduce the risk of property damage without installing an expensive security system.
5 Ways a Professional Property Manager Can Help Make More Money and Save More Money
Posted on: March 02, 2012 by total
Property Management Saves Time and Money; 5 Concrete Ways a Property Management Company Can Save Time and Money for an Owner
It’s Not Too Late, Austin: How to Rent Your Place for SXSW
Posted on: March 01, 2012 by total
In 2011, the nine-day South by Southwest (SXSW) festival drew 286,000 visitors to the Austin area, which has a population of just over 790,000. Of the 30,000 hotel rooms in the Austin area, only 6,000 are downtown, where the festival
“Green” Certifications LEEDing Facility Managers
Posted on: February 09, 2012 by total
With sustainability on the minds of designers, architects and facility managers, deciding whether the investment necessary to achieve “green” certifications is worth it may seem overwhelming. There are labels and certifications for the facilities themselves, and professional accreditations for industry
Tenant Moved Out on Your Sublet Agreement and Left You Holding the Bag?
Posted on: February 09, 2012 by total
Maybe your tenant skipped out on the remainder of his sublet agreement and now you are left with a vacated, non-producing room or property. What do you do now? 1. The first thing you do is make sure you keep emotions out of it, stay objective and goal oriented. Gather your ex-tenants files
Curb Appeal that Stands Out
Posted on: February 01, 2012 by total
Property owners are familiar with the usual roster of curb appeal improvements, such as repainting the property, mowing the lawn and trimming the hedges. But beyond the usual, what are some additional ways to enhance curb appeal? To shed some light on these questions, I picked the brain of Jared Meadors, the owner of Medusa Properties, a niche rental company in Houston.
Successful Investing in College Housing Stems from Proper Management
Posted on: January 22, 2012 by total
The current image of management companies in Boston is that they are slow to respond, disorganized and often quite rude.
The risks and rewards of Pets in Rental Property
Posted on: January 21, 2012 by total
Pets have the potential of being quite destructive – soiling carpets, chewing various surfaces, scratching doors or walls, and digging. While this risk is definitely present, allowing pets also presents a new revenue stream that can make a big difference in your rental cash-flow.
Resident Rewards = Resident Retention
Posted on: January 20, 2012 by total
Money saving web sites such as Living Social, Groupon and ShopKick, have spread through the World Wide Web like wild fire.
