What is a property manager? First things first: what is a property manager? Property managers range in their activity from property listings and inquiry and showing management to background checks for tenants, lease signing, move-in coordination, maintenance staff, tenant communication, and even accounting services. Why hire a property manager? Before we look at how to […]
Beautifying Your Rental
Renting a home can be an exciting time for anyone. Especially if you have just moved to a new city, started a new job, or entered into a new life phase. Renters often want to make their space theirs immediately upon moving in. But how do you go about decorating a space while renting? We’ve […]
When to Hire a Property Management Company
Owning a property can mean different things to different people. You could own one property or a handful of properties. Your property could be down the street from your own home or across the country. You could physically maintain the property or hire a handy man to maintain. Whatever your property ownership arrangement, there may […]
Pre-Lease Deposit Agreement
A pre-lease deposit agreement is an arrangement between a prospective renter and the landlord where a money deposit is placed to reserve a rental property for a future period. Typically this deposit is equal to the cost of the property’s first month rent. Signing and paying a pre-lease deposit agreement will take the property off […]
The Value of a Property Management Company
Property investors can choose to hire property management companies to handle the duties of their rentals. While this will cut down on their rental profit each month, the value that a property management company provides may include both monetary expense and time benefits. Property Maintenance A rental property requires both routine and emergency maintenance. It […]
8 Property Management Best Practices
Own a property for investment purposes? Maximize your return on investment with these property management best practices. Acquire Good Tenants Create a process to screen prospective renters for your property. Responsible renters will pay in a timely manner, communicate issues with your property management team, and respect the property while occupying it. Professional credit and […]
The Role of a Property Manager
A property manger, whether an individual or company, is a third-party hired to handle the daily operations of a real estate investment. Responsibilities and roles of a property manager or property management company may vary depending on your arrangement. Refer to company’s specific property management services for details. The size of the rental property, ranging […]
Stress-Free Rental Property Management
While owning a property will always be stressful in nature, rental property management is intended to simplify, automate, and streamline rental property tasks for owners. The result is productive property managers, happy tenants, and lucrative property owners. Properties require time, energy, and skill to be maintained in working condition. Most importantly finding and retaining renters, […]
9 Signs of a Good Property Tenant
A good property tenant is one of the most valuable factors a property owner can benefit from when renting his or her property for investment reasons. A good tenant will help keep your property in good condition, pay rent on time, and will simply make your life as a property owner easier. Characteristics An initial […]
How to Prepare Your Property for Rent
If you are contemplating renting your home or residential property, you are probably wondering want you need to do to prepare it to rent. Cincy Rents, residential property management and leasing services in Cincinnati, has compiled a list on how to prep your home, apartment, or condo to put on the market for rent. Inspect […]