I talk to a lot of rental property owners who are comparing property management companies.Most start with the same question: “What is your management fee?”That question matters. Owners should understand what they are paying. But if the management fee is the only number you compare, you are not comparing the real cost of property managem...

There is a difference between making a rental property lease-ready and renovating it like a flip.That difference matters.A flip is designed to create a sales moment. The goal is to make a buyer fall in love quickly, usually after walking through the property once. A rental turnover has a different goal. The goal is to get the home clean, functional...

A lot of rental owners think “no pets” is the safer policy.I understand why. Pets can scratch floors, chew trim, damage doors, stain carpet, tear up yards, and create neighbor complaints. If you have ever paid for pet-related damage out of pocket, it is easy to decide you never want to deal with it again.But “no pets” does n...