Property Management Blog

The 5 Contractors a Landlord Will Need

Maintenance of any property is inevitable. From plumbing to electrical, lawn-care, cosmetic upgrades, and more; keeping on top of it all can be impossible. These maintenance requests can be especially tiresome for owners who have multiple properties or multiple units.That’s why it’s important to partner with professionals. Hav...

4 Small Maintenance Upgrades That Make a Big Difference to Potential Renters

When it comes to rentals, small upgrades can make all the difference. Not only can the unit appear more attractive to prospective tenants, but it can bring in a higher-quality person, get owners a better rental rate and decrease turnover.Given these benefits, it should come as no surprise that owners need to invest in upgrades. Unsure whe...

How Can a Property Management Company Reduce Your Liability as a Real Estate Investor?

Whether you are looking for a Property Management Company in Indianapolis, or somewhere else in the country. It’s always good to ask how they can help reduce your liability as the owner of the property. The added expense of property management services could save you thousands in liability! How you ask? Here are the top 5 reasons.1....

4 Benefits of Owning a Multi-Family Unit in Indianapolis

Owning a multi-family unit is a great investment. But, like all investments, it doesn’t come without risks. However, when done correctly, owning a multi-unit property can be quite beneficial. From higher returns to exponential business growth, easier financing, and better cash flow; investing in a multi-unit home is something all la...

The Right & Wrong Way to Have Those Tough Tenant Conversations

When it comes to managing tenants one of the toughest things to handle is the conversations. From evictions to payments, complaints, advice, and more; there are a lot of difficult issues that need to be addressed.Given our years of property management experience, we’re no stranger to handling these discussions. That’s why we&r...

How To Put Your House For Rent With No Security Deposit

Landlords are always looking for ways to gain attraction to their property for rent and get it rented quickly. How do you get the most exposure for your property? One way is by getting it on as many websites as possible. Rentals.com, Zillow.com, Zumper.com, and more. There are ways to syndicate your property so that it reaches all of the ...

4 Software Solutions Every Rental Property Owner Should Be Using

As a property owner, it can be hard to keep on top of your tenants. From notices to fees, maintenance requests, rent collection, and more; the job is never really done. That’s why owners need software to keep organized and ensure the building’s operations run smoothly.Given how much we believe in software, we’ve outlined...

Keeping Your Best Renters Starts By Developing a Great Tenant Retention Strategy

When you find a good tenant, you won’t want to let them go. After all, having a reliable person in your rental means operations run smoothly. That way you won’t have to worry about things like unpaid rent, damage, or disagreements.Given how important it is to get good tenants to stay, we believe that all owners should have a s...

How Do You Make the Most Money in the Slower Months of Renting Your Home?

The new year is a perfect time to talk about the seasonality we experience in Indianapolis when dealing with different renting trends.  Whether you currently own real estate in Indy and are renting it out, or you are looking to buy your first home this article is for you!The beginning of the year is usually cold with some snow in Ind...

5 Fun-Filled Things to Do in Indianapolis During the Winter

There’s always something going on in Indy.Just because it’s cold outside doesn’t mean the fun needs to stop. At PMI Midwest, we know the Indy area has something going on year-round. We also know that Indy’s aren’t afraid of a little chill which is why we’ve come up with some great activities that c...