Commercial Landlord Responsibilities vs. Tenant Responsibilities

by Eyo Ephraim | May 5, 2023 | Owner Education, Property Management Education

As a commercial property owner, what are your responsibilities versus your tenant responsibilities? Unfortunately, there’s no easy answer. The division of duties depends on a number of things, including the type of property you’re renting out, the tenants you’re...

Why You Should Perform Regular Property Inspections

by Eyo Ephraim | Apr 21, 2023 | Owner Education, Property Management Education

Regular property inspections are essential when you’re renting out a home or a building, and there are many good reasons to keep up with a robust inspection schedule. Even if you have a fantastic, low-maintenance tenant who never complains in place, you want to get...

5 Ways to Improve the Curb Appeal of Your Investment Property

by Eyo Ephraim | Apr 7, 2023 | Investing in Rental Properties, Property Management Education

Whether you’re renting out a single-family home or units in a building, a commercial space or a residential house – curb appeal counts. It creates the first impression that potential renters will have about your property, and that first impression carries a lot...

Investing in a Property Sight Unseen: What You Need to Know

by Eyo Ephraim | Mar 17, 2023 | Owner Education, Property Management Education

Thanks to exceptional technology, it’s easier than ever to invest in a property without seeing it first. You can take video tours, study detailed photographs and descriptions, and analyze maintenance and inspection reports to get an idea of what the property has to...

How to Handle Security Deposit Returns

by Eyo Ephraim | Mar 3, 2023 | Owner Education, Property Management Education

A security deposit is collected from your tenants before they move into your property to protect you against damage, unpaid rent, and lease breaks. At the end of the lease term, when a tenant has moved out, you will have to return the security deposit in full, unless...