Property Management Blog

Germantown has long been one of the Memphis area's most recognizable residential markets. But owning a rental property in Germantown is different from owning one in many other parts of the Mid-Sou... read more >>

BLOG 4 OF 4 | Why Your Property Should Be Rent-ReadySometimes the most expensive Rent-Ready decision is the money you decided not to spend.We have spent the first three blogs in this series talking ab... read more >>

BLOG 3 OF 4 | Why Your Property Should Be Rent-ReadyOne unfinished repair rarely stays one unfinished repair. In a rental listing, it can start a chain reaction.By the time an owner decides to rent a ... read more >>

Rent-Ready Isn’t Cosmetic: What Your Rental Needs Before It Hits the MarketBLOG 2 OF 4 | Why Your Property Should Be Rent-ReadyClean. Safe. Functional. Maintained. Professionally presented. That... read more >>

BLOG 1 OF 4 | Why Your Property Should Be Rent-ReadyYou want Top-of-Market Rent. Your prospective tenant wants a home worth paying it for.That sounds simple, but it is one of the biggest disconnects w... read more >>

A Practical Guide for Memphis Rental Property OwnersThe rent comes in every month.The mortgage, insurance and management expenses are relatively predictable.Then the HVAC stops working.Or the water he... read more >>

Understanding Maintenance Responsibility for Memphis Rental PropertiesA tenant submits a maintenance request.Something is broken, damaged or no longer working properly.The next question is usually:Who... read more >>

The $200 Repair That Turns Into a $2,000 ProblemWhy Preventive Maintenance Matters for Memphis Rental PropertiesA tenant reports a small leak under the bathroom sink.The faucet still works. The bathro... read more >>

The Truth About Rental Property Maintenance Costs in MemphisYou open your monthly owner statement.There it is.Maintenance. Again.Maybe it was an HVAC service call. A plumbing repair. A leaking faucet.... read more >>

Most accidental landlords don't start out planning to hire a property manager.In the beginning, it often feels manageable.The home is familiar. The situation feels temporary. Handling things perso... read more >>