During the 1980s and 1990s, “rent-to-own” homes were relatively popular. The notion that renters could take a home for a test drive before purchasing it lured in many prospective homeowners. It was a great option for people who...

Experienced landlords and property managers will tell you: Always run a credit check for tenants before extending a lease agreement! While credit reports have their limitations, the tenant’s prior history is likely the best predictor of how well...

Landlords typically have very mixed opinions about whether to allow tenants to have pets in their rental units. There are some good reasons for designating pet-friendly housing: It allows a broader pool of rental applicants and may result...

  Tenant Verification Did you know, when we surveyed owners last summer to see what they most look for in a property manager, 78% cited finding great tenants as a top priority? That’s no surprise for most of...

Looking for ways to foster a spirit of community and goodwill within your developments? The holidays give property managers and community boards a chance to shine. Sure, we’ve all seen the typical decoration ideas and Secret Santa events...

Mental illness afflicts 43.8 million Americans each year, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness. While most are able to quietly manage their mental illness on a day-to-day basis, debilitating symptoms can occasionally prevent well-meaning individuals from performing...

Are your tenants at risk for burglary? A burglary occurs in the United States every 18 seconds, costing nearly $4 billion in property loss every year. That averages to $2,250 per burglary—a sizable financial hit for most victims....

Thanksgiving is a time of reflection and of gratitude for all of life’s blessings. It’s a time of giving, of sharing, and of family togetherness. Unfortunately, it’s also a time of residential fires. And it’s imperative that property...