As a residential landlord, you want to find the right tenants. Thoroughly screening your tenants can help you choose wisely. But, what will make your property more attractive to potential clientele? There are a few things you can do to help you... (Read More)

Real estate investment can be a lucrative business. However, it can also be a competitive one. There are multiple properties bidding for the attention of guests looking for short-term rentals. So, how competitive are you? Are you keeping up with the... (Read More)

When someone is looking at your property, you can count on them browsing through the photos in your listing. They will be carefully looking at the pictures to see if it's a property they want to stay at. We live in a very visual society and many... (Read More)

Did you just purchase a short-term rental property? Maybe you've owned a short-term rental for years and want to enhance the visitor experience? Either way, let's discuss a few ways to identify areas for improvement. 1) Stay a few days Whether... (Read More)

It's an unfortunate reality, but in many HOAs, a handful of people carry the load for the rest of the board. Those high-achievers can get burned out. (Who doesn't from time to time, right?) What can you do to prevent burnout in the first place... (Read More)

The prime summer rental season is behind us. With the arrival of fall, Old Man Winter will be showing his face very soon. Winter is a time to enjoy the indoors and time with family and friends. But it can also spell trouble for rental properties... (Read More)

Do you have any vacant properties in your community? Check your governing documents to determine your rights as an HOA. Some governing documents allow associations to perform maintenance if the owners fall short. If the governance doesn't outright... (Read More)

Positive reviews are a gold mine for landlords of short-term rentals. The market is saturated with short-term rentals, so landlords need to take extra measures to ensure that they stay competitive. They need to make their property attractive to... (Read More)

As part of a board, you have an important role to play in your community. If everyone on the board does their role well, their community as a whole will be better for it. But, if board members don't take their roles seriously or don't operate with... (Read More)