Property Management Blog

Difference Between Service Animals, Emotional Support Animals and Pets: A Guide for Landlord in Nort...

By Huston Kennedy Sunday, July 14, 2024

In recent years, there’s been growing confusion around the differences between emotional support animals ESA, service animals, and pets. While these animals may seem similar, they serve very different roles in society and have distinct legal rights and responsibilities. You...

Pros and Cons of Allowing Pets in Your North Alabama Rental Property

By Huston Kennedy Sunday, July 7, 2024

The decision to allow pets in your North Alabama apartment is vital as a landlord. You should at least understand the pros and cons of allowing pets on your rental property. While allowing pets can attract more potential tenants, it can also come with challenges. Here&rsquo...

How to Select the Best Property Management Company for Your Rental Property

By Huston Kennedy Sunday, June 30, 2024

Property rentals are a huge and reliable source of passive income for smart investors. Maintaining a consistent and increasing ROI on each asset requires certain skills and updated knowledge. Qualities like efficient communication, transparency, and patience are crucial. You also...

How Often Should a Landlord Inspect Rental Property

By Huston Kennedy Friday, June 28, 2024

Before you started your career as a landlord, you might remember a time in your life when you were a tenant. And if so, you'll recall the dread you felt when the landlord called you to mention a property inspection.Cue a few days of frantic cleaning, rearranging, and checking...

What to Expect from Property Management Companies

By Huston Kennedy Thursday, June 27, 2024

What to Expect from Property Management Companies Managing a rental home is a full-time job, this is why most people will consider working with a property manager. Consider the time in marketing a house and screening prospective tenants. The time for helping qualified occupa...

Best Practices for Security Deposit in Alabama

By Huston Kennedy Friday, June 21, 2024

Security deposit is one of the most common terms used in property management. If you have rented a house in Alabama or have given a house out for rent, you must have heard or used this term. We know there is a chance that you may not have come close to this term before now.So, if...

Step By Step Approach on How to Conduct a Criminal Background Check on a Tenant

By Huston Kennedy Friday, June 14, 2024

Running a criminal background check on potential tenants is a crucial step in the screening process. It helps ensure the safety and security of your property and tenants. This is why we put up this complete guide on how to run a criminal background check on a tenant effectively.W...

10 Real Estate Asset Management Best Practices for Landlords

By Huston Kennedy Friday, June 7, 2024

Effective real estate asset management is vital for landlords. It boost the value of their investments. So, you must adopt the best practices in managing your investment asset. This will make sure your rental properties are well-maintained. It also ensure maximum return on i...

Do My Property Management Fees Cover Rental Maintenance?

By Huston Kennedy Tuesday, May 28, 2024

Without efficient maintenance coordination, you cannot earn passive income from a rental property, but can a property manager handle it for you?Property managers provide a plethora of services to help investors and accidental landlords. However, before hiring one, you should know...

10 Strategies to Encourage Your Tenants to Renew Their Rent and Stay Longer

By Huston Kennedy Tuesday, May 21, 2024

In the rental business, getting tenants to renew their rent is important. It reduces the waste that results from vacant space and the cost of adverts. This is why every house owner must understand how to get tenants to renew their rent. It will also impact your turnover costs pos...