This blog post builds on top of our previous post about the best questions to ask for hiring a property manager.Finding a good property manager takes time, diligence, and savvy. It requires asking the right questions, being aware of a candidate’s reputation, and maybe even looking for telltale signs that can be indicative of what a working relationship with a candidate would look like.

For real estate investors, hiring a quality-minded property manager is often a grueling task. Many real estate investors find this critical step similar to pulling teeth. After all, finding a professional property manager is time-consuming and attention-demanding.

All real estate owners can relate to the sometimes-uncomfortable experience of collecting rent from their tenants. Some tenants are perpetually late in their rental payment, and others may only require a light reminder from time-to-time. What makes this experience even more uncomfortable is the impact that it can have on a real estate owner’s relationships with his or her tenants. Because the property owner’s time is limited, it is not unheard of for an owner to adopt a method of notification about payment due dates that goes out to all renters. That can include those who are always responsible in their payment submissions. Over-frequent reminders may seem callous or overbearing.

Whether one is the manager of a commercial or residential property, the importance of a strong relationship with the property’s tenants cannot be overstated. Having strong tenant relationships will attract new renters and keep one’s renter turnover rates down. Plus, having a strong relationship with one’s renters can even help with property cost management—after all, satisfied tenants will be more conscious of how they look after and take care of the property they are occupying.

Renovation and decoration of rental property can help attract tenants and get higher rents. However, rental property owners usually find it hard to decide whether it would be worth spending a considerable amount on property that is going to be inhabited by tenants, who might not even take good care of it. Another major apprehension is whether the capital outlay on renovation will pay itself off or not.

Rental property owners abstain from making huge investments on energy efficiency, because they feel it is not worth it as they are not going to live in that house. Even the tenants do not want to spend much time and effort on making the house energy efficient, because they are not going to live their forever.

Whether you want to sell your house, or demand a higher rent for it, you will have to undertake some value-enhancing remodelling or renovation. There are many things that you can do to increase the value of the property, but some remodelling projects will cost higher, and may not add much value. However, there are some others that do not pinch your pocket much, but add a lot of value. So, here is a list of some high-return remodelling/renovation ideas that can help enhance the value of your property.

Buying a good rental property calls for a huge investment, and you need to put in a lot of research and efforts to make sure that your money is put to profitable use. Evaluating profitability of the property can be a daunting task, so here are some tips to help you make a sound purchase decision.

Renting a property can be a tricky thing. While the owner or broker would try his best to get you to sign the lease, you will have to be extra cautious and check out the finer details before you put your signatures on the document. Here are some simple tips for those hunting for an apartment. Keep this checklist handy when you go checking on a rental property:

Winters mean more than just colder temperatures for rental owners. They need to undertake several end-of-year activities to prepare their rental properties for another year of income. Here are the three important things that rental owners need to bear in mind: