Winterizing Your Multifamily Property - 11/30/09 10:36 AM
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You’ve almost finished those turkey leftovers and the boxes of holiday decorations have been dug out from the depths of the closet and are ready to be hung. This can only mean one thing: colder days are on the way. And for financially-savvy landlords and property managers, cold weather means winterizing. Last year we looked at the top seven things every landlord should do to prep their properties for the winter months (to ensure that you’re doing everything possible to keep heating costs down and unit temperatures up, be sure to … (1 comments)

Watch Television While Learning Real Estate and Property Management - 11/23/09 09:33 AM
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If you’re the kind of person that feels the need to feel productive at all times, this is the blog for you. Believe it or not, many of today’s home- and real estate-related reality shows can provide you with valuable tips and information that can be applied to bettering your own property portfolio. So from now on, you can do the ultimate in multi-tasking: Unwind in front of the TV while growing your professional skill set. Following is a round up of some of today’s most valuable home improvement and real … (6 comments)

Is Specialized Housing for You? - 11/16/09 11:10 AM
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Particularly if you own a property in an urban area or near a university or center of business, many specialized tenant markets are just waiting to be captured. Specialized property management may be just the solution you’ve been looking for to decrease vacancies and guarantee steady rental income. When considering just a few of your options below, be sure that you take your property, location, property management style, and goals into consideration.

Section 8 and low-income housing Essentially, the Section 8 program provides low-income individuals with government-assisted rent. Generally, tenants … (4 comments)

Perfecting Your Parking Policy - 11/09/09 09:59 AM
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Depending upon where your property is located, parking may be a major consideration or something that you rarely think twice about. For example, if your property is situated in a rural area or a quieter neighborhood, chances are that providing parking to tenants—whether it’s street parking or on-site parking—isn’t something you actively consider. If, however, you are a property manager in an area where parking is scarce, it’s a whole different ballgame.
1. Parking Policy First and foremost, if you do provide tenants with parking, make sure that a parking policy … (3 comments)

The Importance of the Home Inspections - 11/02/09 10:22 AM
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As a property investor, property purchases are likely less emotional and more logical than they are for the average real estate buyer. Even if you’re looking at property investment from a business-minded point of view, though, it’s still possible to overlook some critical factors when it comes to making property investment decisions. With that in mind, below you’ll find some tips for making sure you take care of due diligence before purchasing your next investment property.
For the most part, due diligence can be summed up in one word: Inspection. Nothing … (4 comments)

 
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