Property Maintenance & Renovations

This resource page is here to give you all kinds of helpful information on the best way to maintain your property.

My Tenant Damaged My Property. How Do I Resolve This Issue?


When a tenant damages your property, you are dealing with one of two situations.

Rental Property Maintenance: Landlords or Tenants Responsibility?


Here is a quick guide that will help you discern between landlord or tenant responsibilities in a rental property.

Understanding Rental Property Maintenance: Complete Checklist


Having a property can be a profitable business. However, in order to be successful, the landlord has certain responsibilities that should be performed on a regular basis, including maintenance...

How Can Investors Reduce Their Tenants' Utility Expenses?


When you're in charge of a rental property or community, much of what you do every day focuses on making your tenants happy. Impressing current tenants retains long-term renters and pull in...

4 Profitable Services You Can Offer Your Tenants


Not only do these smart home technologies give you the chance to save money and protect your property, but they help attract new, tech-savvy renters.

Maximize Space In Your Properties For Your Tenants To Truly Enjoy It


In this article we'll highlight some of the best ways for you to make your current space appear larger and more attractive, thus increasing your revenue.

How to Navigate Electrical Repairs With Your Tenants


To make a property habitable and safe, the owner is responsible for the maintenance of plumbing, sewer, gas, and electrical systems.

Remodels That Increase Your Properties Value


There are plenty of steps you can take toward boosting the price of your home. Before sticking the sale sign in your front lawn, go ahead and read the tips below. Hopefully, you’ll find them useful...

The Top Features Your Renters Want


Investing in new features for your rental property can help increase the number of applicants interested.

7 Things Tenants are Responsible for When it Comes to Maintenance


As landlords and property managers you have many things you are responsible for when it comes to your property.

Enhance Curb Appeal to Increase Your Rental Value


Take a good look at your front yard and property overall – what is it that makes it stand out in the neighborhood? Does it have anything that draws attention?

Advantages of Renting or Buying Your HVAC Equipment for Your Property


Your HVAC system is one of those more significant components essential to the effective upkeep of your rental property.

6 Tips for Managing the Interior of Your Rental in the Fall


If you are renting at the moment, here are some useful tips that can help you adjust your space and prepare yourself for months to come.

Furnished Vs. Unfurnished – A Choice for Landlords


One of the biggest debates with landlords is whether to go with furnished rental apartment or not. There are various benefits that come from leasing a fully furnished apartment to your tenants, but...

How to Increase Storage Options in Small Rental Properties


The key to any rental update is ensuring it has a long-lasting value for residents and will remain practical long after fads cycle out. Luckily, storage is unlikely to fall out of favor any time...

Landlords’ and Tenants’ Responsibilities to Structural and Exterior Repairs


Creating comfortable living conditions in a rental property requires joint efforts of both tenants and landlords.

How to Properly Tenant-Proof Your Rental


Sometimes, the tenant simply clicks with the landlord and everyone lives happily ever after. Most of the time, the war between these two parties rages from the moment they sign the lease to the...

4 Rental Property Projects to Tackle This Summer


In this article, we will review the four property improvement projects you should plan on tackling first, as well as the reasons why you should renovate your rental property.

10 Things You Should Know About Water Damage Repair


Water can get in everywhere in your property when your area has been subjected to a storm or a hurricane. Water getting into your property is troublesome and causes damage.

Holiday Items That Might Damage Your Rental


Here are three examples of seasonal decorations that might damage a rental.

5 Easy Tips to Improve Your Investment Property and Attract Renters


When it comes to renovating investment properties, it’s vital to keep the renter in mind and stick to your rehab budget. One way to do this is to make minor cosmetic updates that can make a...

Should You Invest in Smart Doorbell Technology for Your Rental Property?


Are you planning about incorporating smart home technology to your rental property to make it stand out?

Ways to Keep Your Rental Renovation Project on Budget


If you’re looking forward to saving some money, but are still unsure how to do so, here are a couple of ideas that will surely help you keep your rental renovation project on budget.

Committing To An Environmentally Friendly Rental


The following are easy, actionable items that you can implement in 2019 to become a more environmentally friendly landlord.

What is the Best Flooring For Rental Properties?


Choosing the right flooring will mean your tenants are happier and they will continue to renew the lease year after year.

How to Create A Preventive Maintenance Schedule


While performing preventive maintenance might feel like spending money every month for little return, that small monthly investment is staving off a very expensive replacement. It’s also keeping...

Landlord’s 5 Must-Have Service Providers To Have On Speed Dial


Being a landlord isn’t all about collecting the rent.  It’s about fixing the pipe, shoveling the walk, stopping the rodents, etc.  You need a small army of trusted, go-to service providers in your...

Plumbing Issues With Older Homes That Can Decrease The Value of Your Property


Plumbing problems are not a rare case when it comes to older houses, and if your house is few decades or older, it is more likely that you will encounter a problem, so here are a few things to pay...

Water Damage Tips and Tricks to Help Landlords


How can you protect yourself from costly water damage repairs, and what should you do when a water damage event happens? Here are some handy tips to help you out.

How to Decorate Your Apartment to Rent It Faster


Decorating your apartment and making it more appealing is the oldest trick in the book and it will surely help you rent it faster, so here are a couple of decorating tips you need to take into...

5 Important Property Upgrades That Maximize Your Property’s Rent Rate


We will cover the top 5 upgrades renters are looking for in a rental property and are willing to stretch their budget to get.

Optimize Your Property: What Renters with Deep Pockets Want to See


Having a second home in your property portfolio can be a great investment, provided you have the means to take care of the upkeep costs and taxes that go with it.

Planning to Rent Your Place? Things to Check Out, Fix and Renovate


A decision to rent your own place doesn't mean you can just put it for a rent and your job is done. In order for it to be successful and to really earn your money, first, you need to make sure that...

Is Plumbing Covered Under Homeowners Insurance?


Most homeowners’ insurance policies cover perils that occur due to fire, abnormal weather and of course certain cases of water damage.

Six Home Repairs That Add The Most Value to Your Rental


"A picture is worth a thousand words." That's nice but "words" can't pay the mortgage of your rental. Ironically, you need a great picture if you're going to market your rental property.

The Pros and Cons of Fixing up an Older Rental Property


Knowing the ups and downs of the process enables you to make the best investment for maximum gains. Keep reading to learn more about each perspective.

How to Evaluate the Right Apartment Floor Plan for You


There are many advantages to renting, particularly when people are just starting out on their own, but figuring out how much space is needed and the right layout isn't as easy as it sounds.

How to Avoid Expensive Repairs for Your Property


Any experienced property owner knows that some wear-and-tear on the property comes with the territory.

Earth Day: How to Make Your Units More Eco-Friendly


Instituting these nine tips will give you an optimal way to attract tenants of the younger generations.

How to Handle a Power Outage in Your Investment Property


Each state has a different time limit for completing repairs — follow your local guidelines. Even if you have 30 days to fix an issue, you shouldn't wait that long, or you'll have unhappy renters...

Rent Your Residential Property Faster and at the Better Price


Owning a residential property can be very lucrative. However, the market is full of attractive properties so you have to play smart if you want to rent it fast and get a really good price for it.