Property Management Blog

If a picture is worth a thousand words, videos are worth a million! Many landlords have found rental video tours to be very useful marketing tools. Video tours can generate up to four times more leads than ads that only show photographs.This isn't to say you shouldn't include pictures in your rental ads, but you should defini...

As a landlord, maintenance requires a lot of work. Keeping up with maintenance during the day can be manageable, but what about after-hours emergencies? It is crucial to deal with emergency problems as soon as possible. Knowing the difference between an inconvenience and an emergency will prevent you from rushing to fix a situation that c...

As a landlord, finding ways to increase the value of your rental property is an essential step in maximizing your income potential. Several landlords wonder if renting out their homes furnished is a good idea. After all, a fully-furnished apartment attracts renters who prefer a home that's ready to live in and don’t want to buy ...

Many people find significant financial success in owning rental properties. When renting out their property, owners need to be made aware of the best ways to keep the property safe. There is no denying that as an owner you have the responsibility to ensure the investment is safe. You must implement a series of strong safeguards in or...

A rental property is an investment and as a landlord, you need to make sure that your property is well-maintained in order for your tenants to have a positive experience. According to the landlord-tenant law, both landlords and tenants have equal responsibilities when it comes to maintaining the rental premises. For instance, landlor...

As a landlord, screening prospective tenants before choosing someone to occupy your rental property is crucial. A thorough and effective tenant screening process can prevent a variety of problems in your property, including missed or late rent, angry neighbors, or damage to your rental home. Screening prospective tenants may seem lik...

Whether you’re just starting out or you’re a long time investor, setting the rental price of your income property is one of the most important decisions you’ll make.Thankfully, at Foothills Property Management and Realty we're here to help you with the big and small decisions. After all, it’s what we do 24 hour...

As a landlord, what can hold you back from a return on investment is a vacant property. We are not only talking about the lost rental income but also an increased maintenance and utility cost. While there are many reasons that could lead to a vacancy in your property, one of the main reasons could be its lack of amenities. With new p...

Realistically speaking, landlords must come to terms with the fact that their property will eventually face tenant damages.When a renter is occupying your property, you can’t expect everything to be as pristine and functional as before. Over time, damages will likely occur on your property.Knowing this, you should set up contingency...

What is every property manager’s worst nightmare? Evicted Tenants! These tenants are the absolute hardest on our rental properties. They have a hard time taking care of the places that they live in, and we have the roughest time getting them out. Once you can evict your tenants, now comes the fun part; cleaning up after them. This i...