Managing Property Maintenance In the business of property management, the service of property maintenance is vital to keeping property assets in good condition and to keep tenants leased. For the public and for many landlords, property maintenance is property management. Yet, these are actually two separate activities. Property maintenance is multifaceted services which we discuss below. …

How to Improve Indoor Air Quality As the property manager of a multifamily housing complex, you have a lot on your plate: collecting rent, keeping up with maintenance, marketing to prospective renters, and much more. In fact, it’s easy to overlook something as seemingly mundane as air . However, the air inside of your apartments or…

8 Most Frequent Repairs As a landlord or property manager, unit repairs and maintenance requests are going to more costly than expected. Higher service contractor fees, and parts costs are likely cutting into your bottom line. Tenants aren't always at fault in these added costs however they can certainly be educated and perhaps manage these pesky…

Summer Maintenance Tips for Homeowners Given the cost of repairing mechanical equipment such as HVACs, refrigerators, furnaces, roofs, and bathrooms fans, it makes sense for homeowners (and property managers) to keep an eye on them. Summer will bring especially heavy loads on HVAC systems. If you missed the spring maintenance tips post, well it's not…

The Right Contractor is a Key Asset Finding qualified, experienced, licensed maintenance contractors is an important job for landlords or property managers. Properties don't stay in good condition by themselves. And if property management is 75% maintenance, this is a key area of business optimization for you. Whether commercial or residential, without the help of…