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Minimizing turnover in your rental units does more than just keep money flowing on a consistent basis. It also helps to reduce the other costs associated with vacancies, including cleaning, repairs, advertising and showings. But renting out your units is only half the battle. It’s finding those good tenants and keeping them for the long term that’s the real key to success. Whether you’ve struggled in this area or would just like to make sure you’re maximizing your efforts, here are five pro tenant retention tips.

In a perfect world, every tenant would happily pay their rent on time, in full, month after month. Of course, any experienced property manager will tell you, there is no such thing as a perfect world. The reality is, people are late on their payments for a variety of reasons, and when they are, it can cause all kinds of issues on your end, not the least of which is cash flow. Add multiple properties with several late payers and you’ve got quite the financial headache on your hands.

When evaluating potential tenants for a rental property, it’s imperative that you screen them thoroughly. The truth is, anyone can look great on paper and seem legit in person, but there are a lot of hidden pitfalls to renting that could come back to bite you if you’re not careful. One of the best ways to weed out bad apples is to verify each applicant’s income. This can significantly reduce your risk and save you a lot of money and hassle in the long run. Here are a few expert tips to help optimize the process.

If you’re new to HOA management, you may not be familiar with the most common rules these communities typically implement. HOA rules are an important part of keeping the peace amongst members and maintaining a uniform aesthetic property appearance. To follow are five areas where HOA managers tend to focus their governing efforts and how you can optimize them within your community.

Real estate investment is always a bit of a gamble. Sometimes you make out like a bandit. Other times, not so much. While there’s no way to eliminate risk completely, there are certain things you can look for that may indicate whether or not a property would be likely to produce sustainable returns. To improve your odds of a profitable transaction, here are a few key requirements to add to your list.

If you’re just starting out in the property management industry, gathering as many new clients as possible may seem like a wise idea. If you’ve been in the business for a while, however, you already know there are some clients who simply aren’t worth pursuing. Knowing what red flags to look for can help you avoid the hassle and headache of working with problem clients and keep your book of business running smoothly. Here are three types of clients to steer clear of.

You cannot be successful in property management if you don’t have enough occupied properties to manage. But keeping vacancies as low as possible can be quite challenging, particularly in heavily populated areas where there are plenty of options for renters to choose from. A solid marketing strategy can help position your properties in the best possible light and increase your rental and retention rates. Here are a few tips from our experts to get you started.

Handling evictions can be tough under normal circumstances. Add in a global pandemic and all kinds of new regulations and moratoriums, and you’ve got quite the challenge on your hands. In light of all the COVID shut downs, job losses and subsequent financial impact, legislation was passed preventing landlords from evicting certain tenants.

As a savvy real estate investor, you’ve probably made sure that you have plenty of insurance coverage to protect your assets. But what about your residents? Renters insurance isn’t just a tool to save money for your tenants. It also saves time, money and aggravation for property owners.

Good financial practices are a critical component of success in any business, including property management. Accurate numbers enable timely and data-driven decision-making. The more soundly you run your business, the more your clients will grow to trust you, which means greater longevity and a better bottom line. Let’s take a look at five best practices to not only keep your books in the black, but also maximize profits as much as possible.