Maintenance plans are not all created equal. People in each region of the the U.S. have to adjust to their needs according to their environment. For instance, maintenance plans in Bangor, Maine will be [...]
Large investors on Wall Street have historically diversified their portfolios to include single-family residential (SFR) real estate, providing validation that SFR rental portfolios are a viable asset class. Often yielding returns exceeding those found [...]
If you’re managing properties that have pools, it’s essential that they are maintained properly not only during the Summer months, but in the off-season as well. There are a number of issues a pool [...]
One of the most important tasks a property manager has is effectively communicating with their tenants. And, since all tenants are different, there are several ways a property manager can go about communicating with [...]
Property management can be challenging – you have to juggle all sorts of responsibilities on a daily basis, all while making sure you keep your clients and their tenants happy. If you fail to [...]
FIRPTA (Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act) subjects a foreign seller of US real estate to a withholding tax of 10% of the gross sales price. This withholding tax is deducted from the [...]
When a tenant takes possession of a rental house or unit, they are trusting the property management team has taken the necessary precautions to ensure their safety. The service vendors you let in your [...]
Many people, even sophisticated real estate / property management professionals, don’t fully appreciate just how much money they can save with tax deductions. What can you deduct? There are dozens of possible tax deductions [...]
On any regular business day, a property manager has a huge number of tasks before him to accomplish. Tackling maintenance issues, negotiating vendor contracts, holding discussions with potential tenants, looking into concerns and demands [...]
