Why do I need a Building Permit?
Chances are, you have at least heard of building permits even if you haven’t applied for one yourself. Going by their name alone, you can probably guess the general gist of what these permits are used for. You might be surprised to find out that a lot of homeowners...
Top Lighting Options for Your Kitchen
Good lighting is important in many places in a rental property. When you’re working in the kitchen, though, having sufficient lighting to see what you’re doing is vital. Poor lighting in your kitchen can make cooking and other tasks a pain, especially if the lighting...
Gutter Cleaning Tips and Tricks
There are some chores around the house that make you feel like you’ve really done something, giving you a sense of massive accomplishment and joy. Cleaning gutters isn’t one of them. Unfortunately, it’s a chore that still has to be done, whether it’s fulfilling or...
The Mortgage Refinance Process
When interest rates are low, it can be the ideal time to refinance your mortgage. After all, who doesn’t like a lower interest rate? There are lots of good reasons to refinance your mortgage, such as streamlining your expenses, investing in a secondary suite, or...
Invest in Your Renters by Screening Them Well: Top Questions to Ask
When you own a rental property, you know how important it is to have the right tenant. Good renters will take care of the property as though it were their own, leaving it as close to how they moved in as possible. Bad renters, on the other hand, make it obvious that...
Top 6 Investment Real Estate Questions
What is a "good investment?" A good real estate investment, in our mind, is one that generates or has the ability to generate cash flow to offset the property costs. By using this simple evaluation method you are enabling yourself to withstand a reduction in rents...
What Causes Ice Build-Up on Homes?
If a portion of your roof becomes warm enough to melt some of the snow and ice on top of it, an ice dam can form. That melted snow or ice will trickle down the roof as water, reaching the eaves or gutter and encountering much colder materials where it will freeze...
Turn off the pipes!
It's time to close down your Sprinkler/Irrigation System for the winter season. Leaving water in your sprinkler line during colder weather months can cause ruptures of pipes or other expensive damage. Consider hiring an irrigation company to service and close down...
Three Steps in Utilizing Equity for your Next Rental Property
As professional property managers, we receive numerous questions from new and existing investors in regards to purchasing their next income property. As every personal situation is different, below is what we believe to be one of the best ways to make money while you...
The 7 Best Flooring Options for Your Rental Property
When you are trying to decide on the best flooring for your rental property there are three main factors to consider. PRICE DURABILITY DESIGN The best flooring for your rental property is also going to be determined by the...
