Property Management Blog

The Benefits of Full Service Property Management in New Orleans

Were you aware that rent has been on the rise in New Orleans?That's good news for rental businesses. Still, managing real estate assets in New Orleans can be daunting. Hiring a full-service property management company can take the guesswork out of it.A property manager can pr...

An Owner's Guide to HOA Property Maintenance

A homeowner's association can add a lot of value to your neighborhood. A lot of neighborhoods in the United States agree, considering that there are over 370,000 different HOA organizations in the country.If your neighborhood decides to form an HOA, one thing you will have to...

Rental Property Management: Do Property Managers Pay for Repairs?

About 34% of the households across the U.S. are being rented out, but how many of them are getting top dollar for their property rentals? It can be overwhelming to navigate how to learn your way around rental property management for one or more properties without support.This is ...

5 Ways to Conduct a Rental Valuation

The most recent data from the U.S. Census Bureau shows rental prices in New Orleans, LA, run more than $1,300 monthly. As a property owner, do you know 'what is a rental valuation' for your rental units? You need to know the rental property valuation so you can rent it fo...

3 Steps For Managing Security Deposit Refunds

Having tenants in our rental properties can be great things when we go through the proper suggested tips to find the perfect fit, but just like in anything, there can be ups and downs. Sometimes we find ourselves in situations that are not ideal and we have to start asking big...

Breaking the Lease

Most tenants sign a lease for a year at a time. This ensures that for that year, a steady income can be counted on and decisions for either finding new tenants or continuing a lease can be thought out and planned on. This helps landlords rest easy in tenant stability for the m...

Four Things That Will Keep Your Renters Happy

A happy, responsible renter is like gold, and — as with any treasure — you don’t want to lose it. If you want to enjoy long relationships with your tenants, follow these four tips for keeping them happy and ready to renew that lease. 1. No Surprises The best way to ensure ...

Getting Your Property Rent Ready

When renting out property, it’s important to make sure that you draw in as many good tenants as possible. There are many ways to do this, but one of the most effective ways is to make sure your property is absolutely ready to be sold. Spice things up, fix imperfections, rep...

Hiring A HOA Property Manager

Hiring a property manager is an easy decision for landlords who don’t want to worry about the day-to-day hassles of running a rental property. When it comes to Homeowners Associations (HOA), however, the decision isn’t so cut and dry. Typically, an HOA exists when a group ...

Importance of Association Management Meeting Minutes

Meetings are rarely on anyone’s list of favorite things to do and keeping meeting minutes is even worse. However, timely, accurate minutes are important, especially if decisions are being made about your home and community. Ideally, after the conclusion of an HOA meeting, m...