Category: Property Management

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Can You Manage Your Own Rental Property?

As a rental property owner, you have the option to hire a property manager or handle management yourself. Many real estate investors choose to hire a manager to avoid the numerous responsibilities that come with managing rental properties. However, it’s possible to learn how to manage multiple rental properties yourself

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How to Run a Tenant’s Credit Report

As a landlord or property manager, it’s vital to collect information such as previous rental history, including a background check and credit report. Why a Credit Report is Essential for Landlords and Property Managers Protect yourself and your rental property Running a credit check helps landlords and property managers make

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Dealing with After Hours Emergencies in Property Management

No matter how well you plan, emergencies can happen at any time – and often when you least expect it. As a landlord or property manager, it’s important to be prepared for after-hours emergencies. This means having a clear plan in place for how to handle different scenarios and making

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Pros & Cons: Property Managers Vs. Property Owners

Looking to rent a new pad? The first decision along your path could determine the fate of your lifestyle for the duration of your lease: Will you rent from a property management company or directly from a property owner? An informed choice requires careful consideration of the benefits and pitfalls

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What Does a Property Manager Do?

Owning a rental property can be a great investment. But, it comes with a lot of responsibilities. That’s why at Rhino Property Management we take care of the day-to-day operations of your rental unit(s). Being a landlord doesn’t have to be a headache. You don’t have to stress about finding

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Tips for Multi-Family Property Maintenance

No tenant or landlord is in love with the aspect of property maintenance. After all, maintenance can be an inconvenience for both parties. However, it is a necessity for any property, especially when it comes to a multi-family property.  We’re not just talking about the basic deep clean once a

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3 Tips for Tenant Retention

Every landlord dreams of having high-quality tenants occupying their properties. However, once you find those ideal tenants, how do you ensure they stay long-term, reducing vacancies and turnover rates? Keep reading on if you’re ready to maximize your real-estate business and get your tenants to extend or renew their leases!

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Apartment Upgrades You Can Negotiate with Your Landlord

Finding the perfect rental can feel like a never-ending battle. Maybe you’ve spent months finding a three-bedroom within your budget or a rental with a fenced-in yard for your pet. On the other hand, perhaps you’ve already found that perfect place and are thinking about renewing your lease.  Regardless of

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Dealing with Property Damage: When to Charge Tenants

The Laws of the Land Much has been written about the laws which govern the landlord-tenant relationship, and for good reason. Too often, ignorance about these laws can lead one or both parties to underserve the other, which is not only unjust and makes for an unhappy living situation, but

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By the Book: Ensuring Compliance with the Law

Few things these days have managed to remain overlooked by state and federal oversight. Short of requiring 8-year-olds to apply for entrepreneurial licensure to operate their lemonade stands, virtually every revenue-generating endeavor is regulated by a set of bylaws that are designed to protect the rights of the owners as

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The Most Common Tenant Complaints

Within the world of rental property management, there is a real art to interfacing with those who occupy the property. As with all meaningful relationships, the dialogue between property managers and their tenants isn’t one of complete submission from one party and complete domineering on the other. Instead, the ideal

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The Best Property Management Service

When it comes to property management, we know one size doesn’t fit all. You may have unique circumstances or requests for a property manager. That’s what sets Rhino rental property management in Utah apart from the rest. When you partner with Rhino Property Management Utah, you can choose between different

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Renter Tips: What to Know if You Have Pets

Your search for the perfect rental may take a little longer if you need to find something pet-friendly, but it’s worth the extra effort.  You may be familiar with the phrase, “It’s easier to ask forgiveness than it is to get permission.” When it comes to renting an apartment or

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Top Tips for Property Repairs

Owning and managing rental properties can be an extremely rewarding experience, though no one would accuse it of being easy. With all there is to think about﹘from finding tenants, to getting rent, to keeping the property clean, to dealing with bad and/or negligent rentees﹘it can be overwhelming to keep all

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Avoiding Rental Nightmares

For anyone who has been in the property management industry for a respectable amount of time, the prospect of difficult tenants is not just a scary thought but an actual waking nightmare; damaged or broken property, unpaid rent, belligerence to you and other neighbors on the property, and much more

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The 2021 Real Estate Landscape

The year 2020 will go down in history for a myriad of reasons, and very few of them will be good. Seen from nearly any vantage point, the year that was was a troubled one that resulted in property damaged, jobs lost, relationships broken, and lives changed. However, if you

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Issues Landlords Face and How to Protect Yourself

Maintaining a positive relationship with your tenants can make a big difference when you’re a landlord. They rely on you to provide housing and you rely on them to take care of your property. Dealing with tenant issues can be time-consuming but if ignored can put you into a lot

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What to Look for When Screening Rental Tenants

One of the things that make people hesitate when it comes to having a rental property is the thought of having to deal with tenants. It’s frustrating to go through the work of approving a tenant, only to have to go through the process all over again if it doesn’t

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What are the duties of a HOA

We all know about homeowner associations (HOAs).  They’re essentially property management organizations for a neighborhood.  In fact, many property management companies provide HOA services, like Rhino Property Management.  Perhaps, your current subdivision has one.  Maybe you’ve heard your realtor mention that some of the prospective homes you’re looking at have

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Is an Investment Property a Good Idea?

Many people dream of having an investment property; it can serve as a short-term rental and your own personal vacation home, it can generate income if you’re able to rent it for more than your mortgage costs, or it can be flipped and sold for profit. But is an investment

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3 Tips You Should Know at the Start of Your Landlord Journey

Looking for a smart way to make a passive income in this uncertain time? Rental properties are an excellent source of supplemental income. Of course, owning a rental property isn’t a small undertaking, but it can be economically viable with the right planning, safeguards in place, and the help of

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The Importance of Tenant Screening for Your Rental Property

Finding the right tenant can be one of the most challenging (and rewarding) aspects of rental property management. It’s a tedious process that takes up a lot of time and can leave you feeling quite overwhelmed. It can be difficult, even for experienced property management companies, which is why we

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Winterizing Your Rental Property

Winter is already upon us, but if you’re managing several properties or have had a busy schedule, winterizing your properties might not have been at the top of your priority list. However, it’s not too late to get the job done. As the days continue to stay short and the

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Three Responsibilities a Property Manager Can Help With

After investing some of your hard-earned money into rental properties, one may find themselves in a bind upon realizing that it is difficult to maintain the property and keep it occupied to ensure you get a return from your investment consistently. A property manager can help collect rent, schedule and

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Three Reasons To Get A Property Manager

Maintaining a rental property can be hard work. Keeping up with inspections, maintenance, evictions, and lease renewals, feeling like you’re caught up on everything may seem like light-years away. Hiring a property manager or management will help you sleep at night while your money continues to flow.

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Is Renting Out Your Home a Good Idea?

Though property sales have seen an increase, the prices these properties are going for aren’t as high as many sellers would like to see. For those times when you’re watching the “For Sale” sign on your lawn get faded by sun and rain, considering a different route in regards to

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How To Make Your Property Pet Friendly

Over 50% of potential tenants that want to move into your rental property, will have a pet. This means that if you don’t allow tenants who own pets to rent from you, you’re shutting out the majority of your potential tenant opportunities. If you’ve had a hard time filling vacancies,

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