Preventative Maintenance Checklist: Guide to Avoid Major Repair Costs for Your Multi-Family Boise Re...

By Christine Carlson Friday, November 10, 2023

Maintenance requests will come in on a nearly daily basis when you’re renting out a multi-family rental property in Boise. However, you can cut down on emergency repairs and save money on repair costs if you adopt a proactive preventative maintenance plan. With regular...

How to Find the Best Property Manager: 9 Factors to Consider

By Christine Carlson Monday, February 27, 2023

In this blog post, we share the top 9 things to keep in mind when looking for a property manager in the Boise area.Hiring the right person is crucial when it comes to managing your investments. Keep these tips in mind when shopping for a PM (property manager): 1. ExperienceProper...

Why a Move-in Property Condition Checklist is Important | Boise Property Management

By Christine Carlson Friday, January 21, 2022

The move-in property inspection is one of the last things you’ll do during the leasing period, before a tenant moves into the home. It’s an important opportunity to look for things that need attention before occupancy. It also allows you to document the condition of t...

Top 5 Things Boise Tenants Look For in a Rental Property

By Christine Carlson Friday, January 7, 2022

Every tenant is looking for a rental home based on their lifestyle, their budget, their commute to work and school, and their personal tastes and needs. Your Boise rental property is not going to appeal to everyone. However, there are a few common things that most tenan...

How to Spot a Profitable Boise Rental Investment

By Christine Carlson Friday, December 24, 2021

How do you know if an investment property in the Boise rental market will be profitable? This is a question that even experienced real estate investors grapple with when they’re identifying opportunities and preparing to make an offer. A number of formulas are availabl...

10 Things You Need to Know Before Investing in Land | Boise Property Management

By Christine Carlson Friday, December 10, 2021

A lot of real estate investors will tell you that land is a better investment than property. This may be true, but it’s only going to be true if you know what you’re doing and how to be successful when you’re grabbing land to diversify or grow your investme...

How to Decide if a Boise Property is a Good Investment

By Christine Carlson Friday, November 26, 2021

When you’re looking for a Boise investment property, you have to think about how that purchase will fit into your own investment goals and whether it’s going to make you money. These are important considerations. There are other specific questions you need to ask...

6 Signs You Need to Switch Property Management Companies for Your Boise Rental Investment

By Christine Carlson Friday, October 29, 2021

Maybe a few small things have gone wrong here and there but you’re not sure those little mistakes are enough of a reason to switch property managers.We understand that moving on from one management company to another can feel risky. However, there are certain signs that may...

Roles and Responsibilities of a Boise HOA Board

By Christine Carlson Friday, October 15, 2021

HOA boards are often made up of volunteers who live in the community they’re helping to lead. Every board of directors operates a little differently, depending on the community and the needs of its homeowners and neighborhoods. However, there are some specific roles and res...

Knowing the Importance of Your Boise Property Management Maintenance Team

By Christine Carlson Friday, October 1, 2021

Our experience managing Boise rental homes has demonstrated that maintenance-related issues often cause the most headaches (and the highest expenses) for rental property owners. There’s a lot to worry about, whether it’s a leaking hot water heater or a broken window o...