As 2010 draws to a close, now is a good time to reflect on the past year. Don’t just think about what didn’t work in 2010; also think about what did work. After all, the goal is to...
It’s the holiday season, and no one wants to be the neighborhood Scrooge. Those tenants that want to go all out when it comes to decorating for the holidays can do so in their own units, but it’s also...
A few weeks ago, we talked about 10 Signs of Property Management Success. This week, we’re going to take a look at the flip side of that coin, reviewing some indicators that it may be time to make...
Setting your property management fees can be tricky business. Obviously, you’d like to obtain the greatest amount of money possible for your services. On the other hand, it’s important that your prices remain competitive in order to secure...
While profitability is one great sign of success, there are also many other less tangible indicators that your property management business is doing well. Following is a list of ten signs you’re running a good property management shop. How...
There’s definitely much to be said for setting oneself apart from the pack in business. In fact, particularly when it comes to business, establishing a reputation that sets you apart from the pack in a certain niche or...
This week, we’re shifting our focus eastward of San Diego, CA to take a look at St. Louis, MO. Prior to the economic slump, St. Louis was making great strides—in fact, in 2006 St. Louis received the World...
Let’s face it – keeping vacancy rates as low as possible is any property manager’s first priority. With the economy in its current state, this is truer than ever before. We’ve written several articles in the past on combating...