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Apartments & Property Management

The Pros & Cons of Offering On-Site Laundry Facilities

July 4, 20190

Apartment building owners will inevitably need to answer the question: “Do I offer on-site laundry facilities?”

There are many pros and cons to providing apartment laundry facilities on site, but how can you be sure that you’re making the right choice for your tenants… and your profits? Providing on-site laundry facilities can be a huge perk for renters. It’s an attractive amenity that makes your apartments more desirable to potential renters, saving them time and money while providing convenience.

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Best flooring for apartments? Vinyl plank flooring is an alternative to hardwood or laminate, offering many benefits to renters & landlords. Low maintenance, looks great - perfect fit!
Apartments & Property Management

Best Flooring for Apartments: The Benefits of Installing Vinyl Plank Flooring in Rentals

May 16, 20191

What’s the best flooring for apartments? It’s time we talk about an apartment flooring alternative that looks great and will save money. What’s not to love?

Landlords often use the time between renters to spruce up the space. Apartment walls get painted, bathrooms get new fixtures and nearly everything else gets cleaned up. Apartment flooring is often overlooked in these refreshes because of the idea that it’s a project that will take far too much time and money. As it turns out, the best flooring for apartments is also one of the least expensive, even though many landlords usually only consider two options when thinking flooring.

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Overwhelmed with the everyday duties as a building owner? Professional property management companies are a great way to better manage your properties and keep tenants happy!
Apartments & Property Management

Should You Hire Professional Property Management?

March 28, 20190

As an apartment owner, it’s likely you often wonder if you should hire professional property management.

The role of a landlord comes with a lot of responsibility. The pressure to keep up with tenant demands, care for your building, and resolve unexpected conflicts piles up. Working with a professional property management company is an effective way to offset extra stress for building owners. From maintaining your grounds to handling contracts, managing on-time tenant rent payments, and keeping the peace between residents, hiring a professional property management company is a great way to manage your hectic workload and reduce daily stress.

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Apartments & Property Management

How to Handle Bad Tenants: 5 Pieces of Advice for Landlords

January 31, 20190

Managing the regular needs of renters is demanding enough and bad tenants only add extra stress.

Building ownership means you’re on the clock 24/7. When a tenant needs something, you must answer the call. Bad tenants only contribute extra chaos and negativity into your jam-packed schedule. Spot the warning signs of bad tenants and learn the skills to handle difficult situations and you’ll see a great benefit your business and your surrounding “good” tenants. Understanding the right way to interact with bad tenants is vital to the success of your properties and the overall housing experience for your other renters. After all it only takes one bad apple, or in this case, bad tenant, to spoil the whole building.

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Apartments & Property Management, Industry News & Tips

Understanding Landlord Rights: Protect Yourself & Your Renters

October 4, 20180

A strong understanding of landlord rights will help you better manage your properties while fostering positive relationships with your tenants.

Landlord rights are laws and rules established to protect housing managers and their property. A fair rental agreement should protect both landlord rights and tenant rights, ensuring a healthy landlord-tenant relationship and clear communication between parties. As a property manager or building owner, you must find the balance between accommodating the needs of tenants and protecting your property (and your wallet). Here’s what you need to know about landlord rights.

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Apartments & Property Management, Industry News & Tips

How to Deal with Bad Neighbors: A Landlord’s Guide to Conflict Resolution

July 5, 20180

When you’re a building owner, you can get caught in the middle of renter disputes. Here’s how to deal with bad neighbors and bring peace to your building.

Some tenants simply aren’t compatible. Oftentimes though, neighbor feuds stem from misunderstandings and miscommunications, causing bad situations to escalate. As an apartment building manager, you’ll occasionally need to deal with disputes between renters. Knowing how to deal with bad neighbors and disagreements is vital to maintaining a safe and happy community. Tenant conflict is not reserved for just your residential neighbors either, a conflict between two companies or between a local business and tenants can also arise.

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Managing a Child-Safe Property: Attract Families to Your Rentals

April 4, 20181

Attract renters by ensuring your properties are kid-friendly and child-safe!

Property owners know, every apartment must be safe for every age (and the Fair Housing Act protects all families who wish to rent). Rather than looking at child-safety as another task on your to-do list, savvy landlords know that appealing to families is important. Families with kids are often stable, responsible renters—here’s how to create a child-safe property to attract great tenants.

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Wondering how to attract more renters? Spruce up for spring by improving your building’s curb appeal. Easy fixes and updates any landlord or property owner can tackle.
Apartments & Property Management, Industry News & Tips

Sprucing Up for Spring: Improve Your Building’s Curb Appeal

March 28, 20182

 

Spring cleaning doesn’t stop at the front door!

Spring is a time of renewal. As the flowers bloom and the birds return, rental agreements start to reach their conclusion. Whether in a college town where students leave for the summer, or a complex where wedding season means couples move out and into their first home, spring often brings “now renting” signs. Potential renters often decide whether or not to consider a building at first glance. To avoid vacancies, it’s crucial you increase your building’s curb appeal.

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Preventing Frozen Pipes: Avoiding Every Property Owner’s Nightmare

March 22, 20180

Knowing how to prevent frozen pipes will help you protect your properties from major disaster and damage.

When pipes freeze in your rental properties, the results can be disastrous. Prevention is the key to averting crisis. There are plenty of steps for property managers and landlords to take, to ward off disaster. Educate your renters on preventing frozen pipes and the signs to watch for, before it’s too late. Here’s what every building owner needs to know.

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