Emotional Support Animals & Pets in Your Rental Property | Landlord Education

By Michelle Wrege Tuesday, December 10, 2019

Pets are beloved family members for most people who have them, and we recognize that when tenants are looking for a new home, they expect to move in with their cats, dogs, or other pets. We believe in providing pet-friendly properties whenever the owner is willing to welcome ten...

How to Prepare Your Home For Your Next Tenant

By Michelle Wrege Friday, November 8, 2019

Everyone has a different opinion about what a move-in ready home looks like. Sometimes, we work with owners who like to get their properties ready themselves, but we like to be consistent and we want to follow a process. Attracting and retaining high quality tenants is a large p...

How and When Owners Get Paid Working with PropM

By Michelle Wrege Thursday, October 10, 2019

Getting paid is an important part of being a landlord. When you’re managing on your own, you collect the rent yourself, and getting paid is as easy as taking the money from the tenants. When you work with a professional property management company, someone else is col...

The Benefits of a Partnership Between a Property Management Company & Real Estate Brokerage

By Michelle Wrege Tuesday, September 10, 2019

A great property management company focuses solely on managing properties. It is the only thing we do. The same goes for a real estate company. If they are great at doing real estate transactions, it’s hard to also be great at managing properties.Property Management vs. R...

Should I Include Landscaping in the Rent? | Property Management Advice from the Pros

By Michelle Wrege Friday, August 9, 2019

The amount you charge for rent depends on a number of factors, including the location of your property, the market, and the size and condition of your home. Another thing that impacts pricing is what you include or don’t include for your tenants. It’s important to thi...

What Am I Able to Charge Tenants for Upon Move Out?

By Michelle Wrege Wednesday, July 10, 2019

Many owners struggle to determine what types of things they can charge tenants for when they move out of the property. Technically, you should never be looking for a reason to charge your tenant’s security deposit.The best way to determine which expenses you can charge you...

How to Know if Your Rental Property is Ready to Market

By Michelle Wrege Monday, June 10, 2019

When you want to rent your property quickly to a qualified tenant and for the most possible rent, you have to make sure it’s ready for the market. Not all property owners know what this means. A market-ready home is clean, functioning, and in a condition that’s appro...

What Types of Insurance Do Landlords Need For A Rental Property?

By Michelle Wrege Friday, May 10, 2019

One of the best ways to protect yourself and your rental property is with adequate insurance.Many of the landlords we talk to are confused about what they’re required to have, and we always recommend that you invest in more than the basic requirements. This is one of your ...

Who Holds the Security Deposit When a Home is Under Management?

By Michelle Wrege Friday, March 8, 2019

As a professional property management company serving the Sarasota/Bradenton and Portland areas, we are responsible for collecting and holding a tenant’s security deposit on behalf of the owners we work with. This is for your protection and the tenant’s.Hold...

Normal Wear and Tear versus Tenant Damages to Your Rental Property

By Michelle Wrege Wednesday, January 9, 2019

Normal wear and tear is a tough one for owners, and as a professional property management company serving the Sarasota/Bradenton and Portland areas, we can help you understand the difference between wear and tear and property damage.After a tenant has rented your property for 12 ...