Tenant Retention in Coeur d’Alene
Avoiding Tenant Turnover Tenant retention is the most important thing for your cash flow and although you cant be sure [...] Read more
Why Rental Properties are Popular among Millenials
Renting is becoming the above average preference, especially among millennials, or those between the ages of 18 and 35. Recently, [...] Read more
What Makes A Good Property Rental
As one who is new to the business of property rentals, you might be apprehensive about making that first purchase [...] Read more
Conducting A Background Check
Finding a responsible and reliable tenant is one of the most important elements to being a property manager and a [...] Read more
Best tips for showing a property in Coeur d’Alene
To most rental property owners, stand protocol is to show up the property at the scheduled time with no preparation. [...] Read more
Stock Market Vs. Rental Properties
Rental property may give some perceived pros and cons and we intend to explore those and so you can make [...] Read more
Real Property Management Coeur d’Alene Shares Top Renovations That Make an Impact
With the spring fastly approaching, many property owners in Coeur d'Alene find themselves thinking about renovating their rental properties as a [...] Read more
Coeur d’Alene Property Management Finds that Rent is the New Buy
As people become more mobile and experience more change of jobs it has created a trending preference of renting over buying [...] Read more
DIY Property Management is not worth It
Real Estate rentals is an excellent option for passive income and something that would be advised to any investment portfolio. [...] Read more
Making a Plan
As an investor in search of new properties, your priorities are location, location, location. But after securing property and renting [...] Read more
What to Consider When Looking for Coeur d’Alene Property Management Companies
When you are finding a great Coeur d'Alene Property Management company, there are many considerations before entrusting your assets to others. [...] Read more
Getting Out Of The Money Pit: 4 Ways To Lower Your Property Maintenance Costs
Property management in Coeur d’Alene has a plethora of challenges and obstacles along your journey to being a successful landlord. [...] Read more
In the Shoes of a Renter
Have you ever been a renter a home that you that you ended up sincerely not liking? Perhaps the home [...] Read more
Retirement Income: Have You Considered a Rental Property?
Thinking of retirement? It can be a daunting task, insurmountable at times. There are many different avenues to save money [...] Read more
Tenant “Improvements”: When Residents Make Things Worse
As a property owner you want a tenant who will take care of it and honor the space as their [...] Read more
Proactively Influence Your Rental Property’s Value: Attend City Council Meetings
As a property owner, you have many things to worry about: evaluating the rental market, preparing and maintaining your rental [...] Read more
Merry Christmas from Real Property Management Coeur d’Alene
In Observation of the holidays, we at Real Property Management Coeur d'Alene would like to wish a Very Merry Christmas [...] Read more
A Growing Market: Good News for Real Estate Investors
Are you an investor or rental property owner who is worried about the future of your rentals? Is your worry [...] Read more
Can I Afford a Coeur d’Alene Property Management Company?
Managing a property in Coeur d'Alene is a complicated job. Rental property have their own risks in their investments, but [...] Read more
7 WAYS PROPERTY MANAGEMENT CAN COMMUNICATE BETTER
A constant, clear, frequent, and specific communication is the best practice in working with tenants. There is no such thing [...] Read more
Faster Leasing With Coeur d’Alene Property Management
When your property remains vacant between renter, it a loss in your passive income. We want share some great ways [...] Read more
Happy Thanksgiving
Please note that the Real Property Management Coeur d'Alene will be closed on 11/22/18 in observance of the Thanksgiving Day holiday. We [...] Read more
As a property owner, when your cash flow is in disrepair due to maintenance costs, how is your relationship with [...] Read more
Coeur d’Alene Property Management: Protecting Your Vacation Rental While on Vacation
Is your property left vacant between tenants for your rental property? Leaving on vacation soon? It is best to be [...] Read more
What to Consider When Looking for Coeur d’Alene Property Management Companies
When you are looking to find a great Coeur d'Alene Property Management company, you want to find someone who will offer [...] Read more
Cleaning your Water Heater: Air Filter
Cleaning your Water heater is very easy and any experienced property manager in Coeur d'Alene can do the basics, like checking the [...] Read more
Your Coeur d ‘Alene Rental has An Unauthorized Pet: What do you do?
In the Coeur d'Alene rental market pets are important, many tenants have pets or decide to have pets after they [...] Read more
E-Cigarette Smoking Policy in Single-Family Rental Homes
E-cigarettes popularity is seem everywhere as an effective means to quit smoking tobacco. How does one identify these e- cigarette users? [...] Read more
A Rental Property Maintenance Myth Guide
Being a landlord there is advise and opinions on maintenance and repairs in regard to your Coeur d'Alene rental, and [...] Read more
A Legal Rental in Coeur d’Alene
Who doesn't love extra, passive income, but in an effort to get it, landlords can be creative. Here are some [...] Read more
What to look for in a Coeur d’Alene Single Family Residence Investment property
When thinking about what rental properties will provide you the most return, single-family residence investment property is the best choice. Single [...] Read more
Five Simple Steps to a Rent Ready Home in Coeur d’Alene
You are a successful property manager, you have rented out your first property, it went well, and now you are [...] Read more
Showing a Rental Property in Coeur d’Alene
Ok, so you are now ready to rent your property meaning that you have researched and followed applicable laws with [...] Read more
Behind the Scenes of Real Property Management Coeur d’Alene
In today’s complex world of Coeur d'Alene property management, investment property owners are experiencing increased tenant and regulatory demands as well [...] Read more
Meet Real Property Management Coeur d’Alene Owners
Jason and Yvonne Schmitt started Real Property Management Coeur d'Alene five years ago and since have won three consecutive years [...] Read more
Renting out your Coeur d’Alene property: legal and insurance considerations
So you want to rent your property and create some constant passive income. You are all set but be advised [...] Read more
Pet Friendly Landscaping at your Coeur d’Alene Rental
Being a landlord the situation of pets has inevitably come up in your consciousness. Allowing pets can increase your pool [...] Read more
Interior Modifications at your Coeur d’Alene Rental
A joy of moving into a new house is making it a home through all the ways that we personalize […]
Read moreYour Investment Property Renovations in Coeur D’Alene
Owning a Rental property in Coeur d'Alene that is marketable mean that you are aware of market trends and updates [...] Read more
Replacing Counter tops at the Coeur d’Alene Rental
Rentals most treasured asset is the kitchen, it is were memories are made. They play a vital role in any [...] Read more
Benefits to an updated, dependable, and efficient furnace and air conditioning unit
Coeur d'Alene rentals are sought after that have state of the art appliances that serve the homes basic needs efficiently [...] Read more
The Perfect Property Renovation Budget
To get the most out of your investment and leave your tenants happy and content, it is advised to have [...] Read more
Landscaping your Coeur d’Alene property
Landscaping your Coeur d'Alene property will attract people to your property. Curbside appeal is a welcome invitation for home buyers; [...] Read more
How to be proactive with mold maintenance with your Coeur d’Alene rental
Property managers in Coeur d'Alene Idaho realize that maintenance issues left unattended create larger financial and tenant problems, so they [...] Read more
What Coeur d’ Alene Landlords should know about Emotional Support Animal (ESA)
It may seems like service dogs are for the blind, but this statement is false. There is a swelling trend [...] Read more
Cost of Driving to Your Coeur d’Alene Property
Alright so you have bought your investment property and you are thrilled at the new possibilities open to you – [...] Read more
Reducing Fire Hazards with Your Coeur d’Alene Rental Property
If you are an rental home owner in Coeur d'Alene, ID then you’ve probably spent some time preparing your home [...] Read more
Buying Your First Rental Property in Coeur d’Alene
Buying your first rental can imply a grand and extravagant task. However, with the right approach, you can own your [...] Read more
Coeur d’Alene Tenant Retention Strategies
Identifying a long-term resident to last in your rental property can be a continual task. To bring in sustainable long [...] Read more
Why your investment should be a pet-friendly property
What is one way that you can increase your profitability of your rental? Coeur d'Alene rentals are more likely to [...] Read more
Issues with tenants in Coeur d’Alene
As a landlord, finding the perfect resident to rent out your property is the most essential step in leasing, and [...] Read more
Investing in a Property Rental: Retirement Income
Retirement Income: Have You Considered a Rental Property? Most Americans find saving for retirement income difficult. Today, the key ways [...] Read more
Spring Cleaning Means Rental Property Evaluation
From Real Property Management Coeur d’Alene to you, happy first day of Spring. What does that mean for your Coeur […]
Read moreFlooring Options for Your Rental Home: Which is Best?
What are the best flooring options for your rental home? Wood, vinyl, carpet, tile…The list goes on. What type of [...] Read more
10 Mistakes New Landlords Makes
Are you a new landlord? Do you know some of the most common mistakes new landlords makes? Perhaps you have [...] Read more
5 Tips to Writing Content for Marketing
Whether it’s a property advertisement, a blog post, or an email marketing your services, writing content for marketing purposes can [...] Read more
The Eviction Process: From the Tenant’s View
Some tenants misunderstand or simply don’t know the reasons they can be legally evicted. In the 3rd article in “The [...] Read more
The Eviction Process: From the Landlord’s View
This is 2 of 3 in “The Eviction Process” series. Read “The Eviction Process: How Does it Work?“ Serving an [...] Read more
The Eviction Process: How Does it Work?
This is 1 0f 3 series on the eviction process: The 5 Steps in Defining Eviction Whether a renter has [...] Read more
The Looming Housing Crisis for Boomers
The U.S. population over the age of 65 is currently 50 million people and by 2030, it will increase to [...] Read more
In the Community: The Spirit of Giving Back
Spotlight: The Spirit of Giving Back This time of year is known for people to get involved in their communities, [...] Read more
Satellite Dish Removal…Who’s Responsibility Is It?
Have you ever noticed how some rental properties have 2 or 3 satellite dishes on their roof? Or wondered why [...] Read more
Rental Rates Rise Once Again: Q3 Report
New Housing Statistics Show Rental Rates Continue to Rise Nationwide Rental rates across the country continue to rise sharply year-over-year, [...] Read more
Why Are There so Many Service Animals?
Have you noticed there seems to be a lot more service dogs lately? Service animals, emotional support dogs, companion animals…Why [...] Read more
7 Tips to Maintain Your Roof and Gutters
Tip of the Month: Maintain Your Roof and Gutters John F. Kennedy said, “The time to repair the roof is [...] Read more
What Does a Property Manager Do for You?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=3&v=JRJljtbDvmo What Exactly Does a Property Manager Do? How Can They Help Me? If you have owned investment property for [...] Read more
What to do When Your Rental Property Has Bed Bugs
Owner Nightmare: Bedbugs are Inconvenient and Costly Bed bugs were common globally until the early 1940s when they were mostly [...] Read more
Turning a Rental Property Into a Successful Business
Customer Profile: A Profitable Investment Business Twenty years ago Michael Geis decided to invest in real estate as a side [...] Read more
Can a Pit Bull Be a Service Dog?
You make the call–Renters with service animals on a restrictive or “aggressive” breed list, is it allowed? Allowing pets in [...] Read more
Tree Trimming at Your Rental: What You Need to Know
Tip of the Month –Tree Trimming at Your Rental One of the most troublesome areas for the single family home [...] Read more
Reclaim Your Weekend: How Much is Your Time Worth?
Is managing your rental property yourself worth it? Have you calculated the actual costs to see the pros and cons [...] Read more
Advantages of Hiring a Professional Property Manager
Property Managers Do it Better? Hear it For Yourself! When Daniel Curran’s primary residence in Richmond, Virginia became a rental [...] Read more
5 Reasons to Have a Rental Property Inspection
A regular rental property inspection is an invaluable service for your investment! Have you had a rental property inspection lately? [...] Read more
Low Maintenance Landscaping and Water Conservation
Low Maintenance, Water Efficient Landscaping for Your Rental Home Tenants are usually responsible for basic landscaping and yard care, so why [...] Read more
Pest Control in Rental Property: Who’s Responsible?
The best time for pest control is before you see roaches, spiders, ants, termites, etc. Being proactive in this area [...] Read more
Young Adults Still Choose to Rent
Young Adults Still Choose to Rent Although James Crosby is getting married later this year to his college sweetheart, the [...] Read more
Do You Know Your Rights on Sex Offender Laws?
Are sex offenders a protected class under fair housing laws? At Real Property Management, we take credit and criminal background [...] Read more
Expert Business Advice from Franchise Owners
As a new business, or even one that’s been around the block…Where can you get great business advice? Great business [...] Read more
Outdoor Living Spaces Worthy of Your Patio Furniture
Did you know backyard living spaces can get you higher rent? Looking for ideas for your backyard? Look beyond your [...] Read more
How to Sell a House Occupied with Tenants: 5 Smart Tips to Do it Right
Selling a home can sometimes be stressful. To sell a house with tenants is even more challenging. If your home [...] Read more
Do I Have to Rent to a Registered Sex Offender?
New Neighbor Causes Chaos in Local Community…Does the Law Require a Homeowner to Rent to a Registered Sex Offender? There are [...] Read more
Are Real Estate Agents Leaving the Property Management Industry?
Real Estate Agents are Leaving and the Property Manager Pool is Shrinking, But the Rental Market is Stronger Than Ever…What [...] Read more
High Rents and Low Income are Driving Roommates Together
The Census Bureau recently reported that the home ownership rate in the United States is at a 20 year low, [...] Read more
Is It a Good Time to Refinance?
With interest rates at all-time lows, now may be the time to think about refinancing an existing investment property. With the right [...] Read more
Quiz: Do I Have the Right Homeowner’s Insurance for My Rental?
We all know we need homeowners insurance for our property but if you are an “accidental or unintended landlord”, meaning [...] Read more
Personal Safety Smart Phone Apps for Real Estate Agents and Property Managers
In our previous blog post discussing safety tips for realtors and property managers, we gave you 12 tips to stay [...] Read more
12 Safety Tips for Property Managers and Real Estate Agents When Showing a Home
“Don’t talk to strangers”, a phrase that has been embedded into us since childhood, and for good reason, is a [...] Read more
Year End Review: 7 Questions to Ask Your Property Manager Before 2015
With the end of the year coming soon, now is a great time to evaluate your rental property as you […]
Read moreReal Estate Issues: Keeping Squatters out of Vacant Property
Often times when a property is first acquired by Real Property Management, it is already vacant and may have been […]
Read moreIndustry Trends: The Health of the Rental Market
Much is written about the housing market, but the perspective is almost always from the point of view of buying […]
Read moreRental Property Tax Deductions: What is Allowed
With the end of 2014 in sight you may have a few questions regarding tax deductions on your property. Because […]
Read moreWebsite for Investors Wanting to Buy Rental Properties
Nearly one in five single family homes in the United States is bought by an investor for the purpose of […]
Read moreReal Property Managment Industry Trends:
Renters Are Moving—To New Rentals Rachael Wachstein Industry Trends 0 Comments As current leases end and renters again face the […]
Read moreNatural Disasters on your Property: How Property Managers Help Owners Recover
Jason Schmitt, May 9, 2014. My own property nightmare. Real Property Management: Your First Line of Defense Against Natural Disaster […]
Read moreWho’s Responsible? The Rental Home Lawn Care Debate
Chanda Gunter/Jason Schmitt Questions to ask regarding tenants doing lawncare Can you expect your property to be taken care of […]
Read moreAvoid Costly Home Repairs: Our Must-Have Checklist for Spring
Jason Schmitt Just as an annual physical is a good idea for overall health, routine inspection and maintenance is important […]
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