Property Management Blog

3 Benefits of a Tenant Portal for Renters and Landlords

Picture this: You need to collect rent from your tenants or update them on a maintenance request, but they're not responding to your text messages, phone calls, or emails. What do you do next?A tenant portal may be the solution to your needs. This online management system is ...

Signs You Need to Hire a Property Management Company in Indianapolis

Forty-five percent of landlords manage their properties.For some owners, this is a full-time job. For others, managing their property is an additional responsibility on top of running their business.In both cases, it's hard to find the time to do everything needed for a renta...

Myths About Rental Property Pricing in Indianapolis

Average rent prices vary significantly across the US, and while Indiana is quite an affordable state, Indianapolis itself is one of the pricier areas in the state. The fair market rent for a two-bedroom apartment here is $1,065 per month.Real estate investing is great if you want...

How Often Should a Landlord Inspect Rental Property in Indianapolis?

Did you know that the rent growth in Indianapolis is higher than the national average?Don't neglect rental property inspections if you want to make the most of your rental investments. There are too many benefits to pass up.Are you wondering how often you need to conduct insp...

Tips to Attract Tenants in a Tough Market

Have you heard that close to 6% of rental properties across America are vacant?Vacancies are one of the trickiest aspects of owning an investment property. In a tough market, attracting tenants can be quite challenging.Do you want to ensure that your rental property doesn't s...

When Your Rental Requires Maintenance: 4 Things to Remember

The responsibilities of a landlord never seem to peatier out. You have to take the lead on property maintenance when your renters say there are problems. Not only does this keep your renters happy, but it maintains your property value.Every apartment requires maintenance at one p...

How Long Does an Eviction Take? A Guide for Newbie Landlords

In a perfect world, landlords wouldn't ever have to worry about trying to evict their tenants. Every tenant all across the U.S. would pay their rent to live in a rental property on time and avoid the eviction process altogether.But unfortunately, that isn't how things wor...

What Are the Benefits of Rental Valuation?

Experts estimate that up to 11 million individual landlords operate nationwide. If you are part of that stat and want to maximize your income and provide top service, this article was made for you.The rental valuation of your property is crucial to a successful property portfolio...

3 Tips for Getting Started with the Tenant Screening Process

Picture, for a moment, that you've just signed your first tenant to a lease. You're excited to start seeing positive cash flow and generating passive income with your rental property.However, you quickly realize that you've made a mistake. The tenant is late on their ...

Strategies for Retaining Good Tenants: Building Positive Landlord-Tenant Relationships

Retaining good tenants is crucial for the long-term success of a rental property. Happy and satisfied tenants are more likely to renew their leases, take care of the property, and recommend it to others. In this blog, we will explore some effective strategies for landlords to ret...