Rental property maintenance costs can quickly spiral out of control, impacting the profitability of your investment. Keeping track of routine maintenance and practicing preventative care is essential to maximizing rental business returns. In addition, it keeps things running efficiently and smoothly, which reduces the stress of surprise repairs. The most common plumbing issues and how to … [Continue reading...]
Attract quality tenants by keeping your rental property in great condition with proper maintenance
Rental properties that are in great condition attract quality tenants. Learn more about what you can do to improve your rental property and keep it properly maintained to attract the best tenants.
Maintenance of rental properties: security, pest control, and exteriors
The best way to reduce maintenance costs and attract and maintain good tenants is to keep your rental property in good condition. Security You can improve the safety of your tenants and your rental property in a number of ways. Door hardware - Install functional deadbolts on all doors, and ensure they close securely. A hollow-core exterior door is not recommended, and long screws … [Continue reading...]
What Tenants Look For in a Rental Property
Safety and security: Tenants want to feel safe and secure in their home, just as anyone else. It’s a good idea to inspect your property for possible ways to improve and enhance the safety of the property. Are all locks working properly on each door, screen, and window? Were the locks changed prior to the tenants moving in? Ensure that all points of entry are secure and in good … [Continue reading...]
Are the tenants taking care of your property?
Maintaining the integrity of the property At Colorado Realty and Property Management, Inc., one of the most important aspects of property management is maintaining the integrity of the property. Certainly the ongoing maintenance of the property is important however, equally important and concerning is how the Tenant is taking care of the property. All of this filters down to the bottom line and … [Continue reading...]
Emergency Property Maintenance During the Holidays?
The holidays are approaching and this means lots of great things, such as extra time with family and relatives, delicious treats, and fun festivities. Wouldn't you hate for any of this to be interrupted by emergency maintenance on your rental property? The holiday season is a great time to hire a property manager If you’ve been considering hiring a property management company for your rental … [Continue reading...]
Why is it important to have your property rent ready?
What do you need to do to have your property rent ready? Your property manager will require you to have your property in “rent ready” condition and they will be happy to share guidelines for what they mean by “rent ready.” This could include anything from miscellaneous handyman items, fresh paint on the walls, carpeting and a thorough, professional cleaning of the entire property - including … [Continue reading...]