Property Management Blog

Why Are Tenant Background Checks So Important?

With nearly 795,000 renters (31% of households) living in Indianapolis, it is easy to find a tenant for your rental property. However, not all renters are desirable. And unfortunately, you may not know the good ones from the bad ones until it's too late.Therefore, if you want...

Investment Success in 2023: 5 Rental Property Trends

Property investors likely keep a close eye on real estate trends. After all, things like housing prices, inventory, and desirability can change in an instant. These fluctuations not only change the market but have a direct impact on personal investment decisions seeing as th...

Know Your Numbers! Are You Sure This Investment Property Is A Good Investment?

There are lots of rules of thumbs out there that you are supposed to use when analyzing if a particular property is a good investment. While some of them are worthwhile, you should first ask yourself what would make this a good investment for you and your situation. If you invest...

What to Look for in a Rental Community Before You Move

Whether you’re a first-time renter or someone that’s rented your whole life it can be tricky knowing what to look for in a property. Not only can things like budgets, square footage, and storage affect the decision but there are a number of communal features that rent...

The Ultimate Winter Property Maintenance Checklist for Landlords

If you’re a landlord, you know how much effort goes into maintaining a property. Whether it’s lawn care, renovations, system updates, or fixes; maintenance work is never-ending. This is especially true in the winter when things like snow, ice, and freezing rain all wr...

5 Ways You Can Attract Renters Using Social Media Marketing

If you’re a landlord, don’t shy away from social media. That’s because social media offers landlords a cheap yet effective way to advertise and connect with prospective tenants.These platforms also give renters an opportunity to view units virtually which can ex...

6 Family-Friendly Activities in Indianapolis This Holiday Season

The holiday season is in full swing. So, it’s time to start planning what you’ll do. But, with so much going on in Indy, deciding on a festive activity can be hard.Since we know the area well, we’ve deceived to list our top six picks for family-friendly act...

The 5 Best Neighborhoods to Rent in Indianapolis

Whether you’re new to the Indy area or you’ve been living here awhile, picking a neighborhood to settle down in can be difficult to do.If you’re looking for something more urban, suburban, or rural, Indy is one of the few cities that really does have it all. Tha...

6 Unexpected Fees Indianapolis Investors Should Be Aware Of

With all the paperwork and excitement that comes with purchasing a new property, an investor can be too busy to pay attention to additional costs. Things like closing fees, property tax, insurance, maintenance, upgrades, and more can all eat away at the return.So, to avoid financ...

These 5 Amenities Are Guaranteed to Attract New Tenants

Tenants now demand a lot from their rentals; outdoor spaces, updated kitchens, gyms, covered parking, and more. Although landlords might not be able to fulfill all of these wishes, they should try to entice tenants with at least some of these amenities.That’s because amenit...