The most important member of my team

Today, I was asked the question of if I were to start over, who is the first and most important person you would ask to join your team? That was a tough question to answer, and really made me think about all the great people that helped and still are helping with our...
Tenant screening – avoid eviction

Tenant screening – avoid eviction

Tenant screening is the best way to at least limit the painful process of doing an eviction. The hardest part about the eviction process is the emotional energy involved.  It seems simple, pay rent or get out. The problem is that the process is generally full of rules...
Books you need to read

Books you need to read

One of my favorite quotes is from a guy named Kevin Trudeau “leaders are readers”. I do have to admit, I had to practice.  I am not the type of person who was born to read for fun.  In fact I mostly only read for educational reasons.  I still do, so the key factors...

What should you ask to pre-qualify a tenant?

    What should you ask to pre-qualify a tenant? This is a very common question.  When you rent apartments or homes you have to be fair. You cannot violate any human rights as a landlord. That being said, landlords and property managers are people and have rights...

Should you repair or replace appliances?

  I get asked quite often if it is better to repair or replace appliances. Like all things property management there is not a clear answer to which way is better. You have options.  The options will work depending on your personal experience, and your access to the...