Check out any blog about property management and one of the questions that is on the top of the list is “How do you screen tenants?” You need to know because good tenants will make you money and protect your investment; bad tenants will cost you money and time. Of course you have your preferences, however you are bound by federal law to abide by Fair Housing Standards. How does your property manager...
A property management company isn’t hard to find. How do you tell a good one from a bad one? You want to know who will come through for you and get the best return on your investment. Of course, you want someone who will make your life easier. Before you select a property management company to work with, make sure you know what is included in your management agreement. We are a full...
You bought an investment property to make you money and you want the greatest return on your investment. You care about your investment and you want the people who rent it to care about it, too. Here are a few ways that we make sure your property is in good hands: 1. We have a comprehensive application process that includes credit and background check. We verify employment and income;...
When you are looking to buy an investment property, there are some things to consider if you’d like to get the top rent. Some things you may know from buying your own house. But there are some factors that you need to consider when you are buying a home that someone else might live in. Your real estate agent is going to be your main source of information, especially if you are not in the area to...
In Idaho, if you own two or more properties that you make available to rent, you are subject to the laws of the Fair Housing Act. The Fair Housing Act is part of the Civil Rights Act designed to prohibit discrimination in housing. This Federal legislation created seven protected classes; some states and local municipalities include additional protected classes. Awareness of and adherence to the Fair...