Tag: property management

Maintaining multiple investment properties requires planning and preparation. You likely have systems in place for getting yards mowed and toilets fixed. But, as sa property manager, how prepared are you for natural disasters? If you own one or more investment properties, it is unlikely that you will be present in the event that a wildfire… Read more »

Property development is, at its core, a local endeavor. Each municipality has its own rules and regulations for many aspects of residential and commercial development. In the mountains, one regulation that’s constantly at the forefront of all development conversations is slope ordinances. Today, we’ve prepared a short primer about slope ordinances, including what they are,… Read more »

Stuck in a dead-end job and ready for a fresh start? ‘Tis the season to begin planning for big changes in the year ahead. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that employment in property management will grow 8% through 2024. If property management is something you’ve always dreamed of, now could be the time to… Read more »

There are always a lot of factors to consider when you manage commercial real estate. Are you charging the best rate? Can you manage all your upcoming maintenance? How much additional professional help do you need? But having all the right pieces in place means nothing if you can’t find the right commercial tenants who… Read more »

Guest Post by Paul Ryan  A penny saved is a penny earned, but a penny invested can turn into dollars down the road. Buying an investment property can be a solid way to make money and diversify your portfolio. It also comes with some costly downsides. Here are some factors to consider before you decide… Read more »

There are always going to be (hopefully rare) emergencies or unexpected repairs. But eleven months out of the year, being a property manager is generally a breeze! And then your tenants let you know they’re moving out. Do you scramble to find new tenants every time your rental hits the market? Are you new to… Read more »

Are you taking on renters for the first time? Or perhaps you’re wondering how to keep your rental property competitive in today’s market. There are two sides to the amount you charge to rent a residential property. On one side, you want to be sure you’re covering your costs—and making a little profit, as well…. Read more »

Maybe you follow commercial real estate news as closely as we do. Or maybe you’ve just been reading the writing on the walls of your local shopping mall. According to Forbes, “In 2019, store closings reached historic highs, with some 9,200 major retailer stores shuttered, following 5,437 closed in 2018.”  And that was before the… Read more »

The only thing worse than a running toilet is a running toilet, a broken refrigerator, and damaged gutters—all at different homes you’re responsible for.  Owning multiple investment properties was supposed to be your ticket to easy money and the easy life. After all, isn’t earning passive income supposed to be a passive process? But, unfortunately,… Read more »