Why the Cheapest Utah Property Management Company is Rarely the Best
By Daniel Robertson Sunday, January 6, 2013
Have you ever heard the saying “you get what you pay for”? Unfortunately this could not be more accurate when deciding which Utah property manager you will hire. Many companies will offer to manage your property for a very low rate, but the owner ends up doing the maj...
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Why Owners Should Allow Pets in their Rental Properties
By Daniel Robertson Thursday, November 8, 2012
Almost all owners have heard the horror stories of allowing tenants to have pets in their rental property – from kitty litter clogging the pipes to a dog soiling and ruining the carpet. While many owners would claim that allowing pets is more trouble than it is worth, I wou...
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I always advocate addressing problems proactively, especially when it comes to rental properties. However, no matter how much you plan ahead, unexpected issues will arise and require swift action. Here are some tips on how to deal with bad tenants, local government and even the p...
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One of the first questions you may ask yourself once you have purchased an investment property is “Should I hire a property manager or manage the property myself?”.While many owners may feel that the monthly management fee is just a waste of money, the truth is a gre...
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Is Your Property Management Company Doing Their Job?
By Daniel Robertson Monday, September 17, 2012
If you have hired a property management company to handle all issues relating to your investment property, you always hope that you have employed the best company for the job. This company should handle the leasing, maintenance, and tenant issues relating to your property and al...
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How to Verify Employment and Income for Tenants in Utah
By Daniel Robertson Tuesday, July 31, 2012
Every year, hundreds of thousands of tenants in Utah don’t pay their rent on time, leaving landlords without a consistent income stream. Many tenants weren’t eligible to rent properties in the first place because of insufficient income or irregular employment. This is...
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When moving into any Utah rental property, you will find that there are several common situations that leave you asking – “How do I fix that?” Below is guide that will help you through some of the common maintenance issues you’ll come across when renting ...
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Part 2 in our series of fixing common maintenance issues! We have more great tips for keeping your rental home in tip-top shape. How do I reset my breakers?The first step is to turn off the light switches and unplug the appliances in the room that have lost power. Th...
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5 Questions to Answer Before Managing your Own Rental Property
By Daniel Robertson Saturday, March 3, 2012
Do I have time to be a good Utah landlord?Being a good landlord is at least a part time job, and in some cases, full time employment with unpaid overtime. A good exercise is to grab a sheet of paper and write down all your current responsibilities as well as their time commitment...
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