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Deposit Waiver Program: A Smarter Alternative to Security Deposits
THE DEPOSIT WAIVER PROGRAM “Total protection, zero friction: The evolution of the security deposit.” How the Deposit Waiver Program Works At Jacob...
Celebrating Excellence: Jacob Grant Property Management Named Best in Idaho Falls
Celebrating Excellence: Jacob Grant Property Management Named Best in Idaho Falls Jacob Grant Property Management has been honored with the "Best of...
Complimentary Portfolio Review
Welcome Chris Schnitzler: Enhancing Investor Support at Jacob Grant Property Management We are thrilled to announce that Chris Schnitzler has joined...
Deposit Waiver Program: A Smarter Alternative to Security Deposits
THE DEPOSIT WAIVER PROGRAM “Total protection, zero friction: The evolution of the security deposit.” How the Deposit Waiver Program Works At Jacob...
Tenant Retention: Key Metrics, 2026 Industry Trends, and Growth Strategies
Tracking retention is one of the most critical metrics for a property management company because it directly impacts the bottom line - it’s far...
How Slow Maintenance Response Times Increase Tenant Turnover and Vacancy Rates
How Slow Maintenance Response Times Increase Tenant Turnover and Vacancy Rates Slow maintenance response times can drastically increase tenant...
Celebrating Excellence: Jacob Grant Property Management Named Best in Idaho Falls
Celebrating Excellence: Jacob Grant Property Management Named Best in Idaho Falls Jacob Grant Property Management has been honored with the "Best of...
Pets and Rental Properties: What Do the Numbers Suggest?
🏠 Want to Fill Your Rental Faster? Let Pets In. Zillow analyzed over 11 million listings—and the data speaks for itself: Rentals that allow pets...
Free Real Estate Deal Analysis Tool – Maximize Profits & Minimize Risk
Analyzing deals is crucial for residential real estate investors because it allows lenders and investors to assess the viability and profitability...
How to Properly Dispose of Cooking Grease
Source: Skip Shapiro Enterprises. Originally posted August 4, 2023. Grease disposal is one of those household tasks we’ve all faced but rarely...
Complimentary Portfolio Review
Welcome Chris Schnitzler: Enhancing Investor Support at Jacob Grant Property Management We are thrilled to announce that Chris Schnitzler has joined...
When to Use the JGPM After-Hours Emergency Line
Understanding What Counts as an Emergency for Jacob Grant Property Management’s After-Hours Emergency Line. At Jacob Grant Property Management in...
Rent Incentives? Bad Strategy for Single-Family Rentals
Source: Todd Ortscheid on PMAssist Industry Insights. Originally posted February 7, 2025. In a soft rental market, price and presentation matter...
Simplify Property Investments with an ROI Calculator for Better Cash Flow
When it comes to real estate investing, there’s a lot that goes into the success of any investment plan. Investors know they’re succeeding because...
When to Repair vs Replace Appliances
Here’s a general guide on whether to repair or replace common household appliances based on their typical lifespan and cost-effectiveness. Keep in...
What Can I Rent My Home for in Idaho Falls?
It's every potential landlord's burning question! Every rental property is unique, just like a snowflake. But while you may think you know what your...
Why Property Managers Are Listed as Additionally Insured
As a property owner, you are vulnerable to certain legal claims regarding someone injuring themselves on the property, burglary, fire, water leaks,...
Top Appliances to Boost ROI in Your Rental Property
The best tenants aren’t likely to move into a rental property that doesn’t have a refrigerator. Or a microwave. These are pretty standard appliances...
How to Streamline Maintenance and Maximize ROI
When you’re renting out a property in Idaho, your goal is to ensure that property is safe and well-maintained. You don’t want to be sending vendors...
How to Maintain Your Investment Property Over Time
Planning to keep your investment property for many more years to come? Good. That’s how you build real wealth in real estate, and we appreciate...
How to Know if a Property is Profitable
We talk a lot about the value of investing in multifamily properties, especially in markets like Pocatello and Idaho Falls. If you’re a real estate...
Common Pitfalls of Real Estate Investing and How to Avoid Them
Real estate is widely considered to be a smart investment due to its potential to generate passive income and build wealth over time. While the...
Property Management Accounting Practices to Maximize ROI on Your Investment Property
It’s hard to be successful as a real estate investor if you don’t manage to keep track of the income and expenses associated with your rental...
Amenities That Will Attract Renters to Your Property
The right amenities will do two important things when you’re managing a rental property in Pocatello or Idaho Falls. You’ll attract more renters to...
How The Use of New Technology is Changing the Real Estate Industry
Only a year or two ago, we were talking about the impressive impact of technology on property management and real estate. We were focused on new...
What Types Of Investments Offer the Best Cash Flow
Real estate investors have a lot of choices when it comes to what types of properties to buy, where to buy them, and how to manage them. You can...
How Many Rental Properties Do You Need to Be Able to Retire?
Real estate investments can fund your retirement. When you are earning enough cash flow from the properties you’re renting out, it’s easy enough to...
Strategies to Control Costs During a Home Rehab
Rehabbing your investment property is sometimes a choice and sometimes a necessity. Whether you’re doing it to bring the unit up to habitable...
Top Problems Investors Face When Looking to Buy a Property
We work with real estate investors with varying levels of experience. Many of them have been slowly building a portfolio for years, and they are...
Why Investors Choose Multi-Family Homes
Owning multi-family rental properties can be a great way to diversify an investment portfolio. It also makes a great strategy when you’re starting...
5 Best Neighborhoods in Idaho Falls to Purchase a Rental Property
Idaho Falls is in Bonneville County, and outside of Boise, it’s the largest city in the state. The population of Idaho Falls in 2021 was 66,898,...
How to Boost Tenant Retention
We lease and manage rental properties for investors in Idaho Falls and Pocatello, and one of the things we’re always trying to do is create a great...
What Traits Do Successful Real Estate Investors Have?
There is no single definition of a successful real estate investor. Success looks different to everyone, depending on their investment goals, their...
What Type of Insurance Should I Require at My Property?
When you invest in a rental property in Pocatello or Idaho Falls or really anywhere, your first priority should be to protect your investment. There...
Debunking Bed Bug Myths: Separating Fact from Fiction
Bed bugs are a common household nuisance that can cause anxiety and frustration for many people. Unfortunately, misconceptions and false...
Why You Should Invest in Idaho Falls Real Estate
Idaho Falls is the fourth largest city in Idaho, and its population continues to climb. The city is known for dramatic views, rugged landscape, and...
Advertising Tips for Your Idaho Falls Investment Rental Property
If you’re a real estate investor with an Idaho Falls rental property, you probably understand the importance of good marketing. In order to keep...
What to Look for When Buying an Apartment Complex
An apartment complex walks a fine line between commercial and residential real estate. It’s an ideal investment when your goal is to maximize...
Is The Housing Market Slowing Down?
Investors have some questions about the housing market. Is it going to crash? No, it’s not going to crash. You should, however, prepare for the...
Cost Effective Ways to Improve the Curb Appeal of Your Investment Property
As a real estate investor, you understand the importance of curb appeal. It creates a first impression for your property, drawing potential tenants...
Real Estate Market Trends & Predictions for 2023
Somehow, we are moving quickly through 2023. Are you managing to keep up with the real estate market? The trends and predictions we have for the...
Mill Road Townhomes Update
Framing progress at the Mill Road Townhomes
Mill Road Townhomes Update
Framing is well under way at the Mill Road Townhomes
Cosmetic Upgrades That Add Value to Your Idaho Falls Property
Cosmetic upgrades can make a big difference to your rental property. You’ll make the home more competitive in the Idaho Falls rental market, you’ll...
Tax Advantages of Real Estate Investments
Are you taking advantage of all the tax benefits that are available to you as a real estate investor? The deductions you’re entitled to as an...
How You Can Diversify Your Real Estate Investment Portfolio with Multi-Family Properties
A diverse real estate portfolio provides you with less risk and more opportunities for growth. If you’re thinking about how to diversify your own...
Mill Road Townhomes Update
The Mill Road Townhomes are about ready to go vertical. Footings and floors are completed.
Rehabilitation of Boulevard Update
The rehabilitation of our Boulevard property continues to progress with new windows and sound treatment being completed. Drywall...
Guidance on Accounting & Monthly Statements for Idaho Falls Owners
Your accounting process is an important part of successful rental property investing in Idaho Falls. You likely have a detailed leasing process in...
How to Achieve Financial Independence with your Idaho Falls Rental Property
You’ve heard it before: real estate is an excellent vehicle for building wealth and financial independence. When you own rental real estate in...
The Essentials of Cash Flow Management: Idaho Falls Property Management Advice
Earning positive cash flow is a goal for most real estate investors. As a rental property owner, you’re in the strange position of counting on...
Should You Sell or Rent the Idaho Falls Investment Property You Inherited?
If you’ve inherited an Idaho Falls property and you’re not sure what to do with it, we’re going to do our best to help you. For some people, it’s...
Best Restaurants in Idaho Falls
As professional property managers in Idaho Falls, we do a lot of work with locals and visitors alike. We also get out into the community as much as...
Winterize Your Idaho Home
Winter can be difficult for a lot of reasons, and your property feels the stress of the weather, too. In Idaho, there’s no avoiding those freezing...
Foundations In Progress: Mill Road Townhomes
Construction continues to progress. Foundations have been poured and framing is on track to begin.
Value add on Pocatello Duplex
Toponce Duplex reposition update: Property purchased for 199k. Work is completed at the property on the conversion of one unit ($25,000). Switched...
Boulevard Rehab Progress
Demo is nearly complete at Boulevard. Construction will begin shortly and will include interior and exterior updates including framing,...
Mill Road Townhomes
City council officially approved the development agreement last week. These pictures are part of the water containment system. We are expecting...
Turning Poorly Performing Rexburg Properties into Assets that Generate Cash Flow
If your real estate asset isn’t performing the way you’d like it to, selling isn’t your only option. There may be a few simple fixes that can get your Rexburg rental property into a more profitable cash flow category.
How Your ROI Increases When You Properly Screen Your Rexburg Tenants
The tenants you place in your Rexburg rental property have a direct impact on the money you make with that property. Highly qualified tenants will pay rent on time and follow the terms of their lease agreements. They’ll take good care of your property and let you know promptly when something isn’t working. You can count on good tenants to renew their lease agreements, communicate openly, and be good neighbors. All of this means more money for you.
How Do I Refinance My Rexburg Investment Property?
Interest rates are still low, but climbing. For real estate investors, this may be the ideal time to refinance your investment property. It can lead to reduced monthly expenses and more profit. Some investors refinance in order to access equity or restructure payment terms.
New Acquisition
Boulevard triplex Purchase price: $259,000 Current rents $950 Stabilized target rents $2500 Rehab estimates 20k
How a Partnership with a Rexburg Property Management Company Can Help Increase Your Investment Portfolio
Investors who want to grow their portfolios and scale their success understand the importance of surrounding themselves with experts.
A Guide on the Life Expectancy of Rental Property Items | Idaho Falls Property Management
Investors expect that wear and tear on their rental properties will be the cost of doing business. Paint, carpet, appliances are all going to need to be replaced from time to time. More expensive items like roofs and heating systems often need to be budgeted for, however. It helps to know how long you can expect things to function.
How Routine Idaho Falls Home Maintenance Minimizes Repair Costs
Routine maintenance will protect the condition of your Idaho Falls investment property and demonstrate to your residents that you care about that property and the way it functions.
Renovations to Maximize Your Rental Income in Idaho Falls
One of the best ways to increase your ROI and earn more on your Idaho Falls rental property is with property upgrades and updates. You don’t necessarily have to renovate your entire home, especially if it’s already in good condition and properly maintained. However, most investors find a few affordable and minor changes can really make an impact in how quickly you attract a good tenant and what kind of rental value you can establish.
How to Become a Successful Hands-Off Idaho Falls Investor
Smart investors know that professional property managers are experts in their industry and in the local markets they serve. If you own a rental property and you have some strong ideas about how it should be managed and maintained, who you want your tenants to be, and what kind of systems to put in place, you might want to consider becoming a property manager yourself.
How to Maximize the ROI on Your Idaho Falls Investment
As a real estate investor, you know that what you earn largely depends on the strength and performance of the Idaho Falls rental market. The amount of rent you collect and the tenants you attract will really be influenced by a number of factors outside of your control.
2021 Idaho Falls Multifamily Market Report | Part 3: Investment Opportunities
In our complete market report, we looked at three specific opportunities that we believe are a good fit for Idaho Falls investors.
2021 Idaho Falls Multifamily Market Report | Part 2: Rental Trends
In this blog, we want to talk about some of the rental trends that are sure to impact your Idaho Falls investment portfolio
2021 Idaho Falls Multifamily Market Report | Part 1: Market Summary
If you have not already checked out our comprehensive report that identifies the market trends in the Idaho Falls rental market, we would love to get you a copy. It shows you what you need to know as an investor, particularly when it comes to multifamily rental properties.
2021 Idaho Falls Multifamily Market Report | Q1
At Jacob Grant Property Management, we know that investors can make better decisions when they have access to reliable data. We’re here to bring you that data and help you grow your investment portfolio. Our experience and leadership in the Idaho Falls rental market allows us to share what we know so you can apply it to your own rental properties.
5 Tips to Grow Your Pocatello Real Estate Portfolio
A study commissioned three years ago showed that over 60 percent of most landlords owned only one rental property. When you consider that rental...
How to Determine if a Pocatello Rental Property Is a Good Investment
Investing in Pocatello real estate is one good way to earn short-term rental income and long-term returns that lead to passive income and a diverse...
How to Reduce the Stress of Buying your First Pocatello Investment Property
Pocatello rental properties make excellent investments. Most investors understand the benefits and the rewards, but it still feels a bit...
2021 Property Management Market Rates and Trends to Look For
Always talk to an Idaho Falls property management company before you make any investment moves. We can talk about how the current market and our future projections will impact your plans and your own portfolio of properties. It’s the best way to make smart decisions.
Considering Moving to Idaho Falls? Here is Why You Should!
Idaho Falls is in the eastern part of the state, along the banks of the gorgeous Snake River. The College of Eastern Idaho is here, and there are...
Top Sights in Pocatello – What You Can’t Miss
Pocatello is the home of Idaho State University and a city that’s filled with history, culture, and outdoor recreation. No matter what the season,...
10 Activities to Do in Rexburg
Rexburg is home to the Idaho campus of Brigham Young University. This draws a lot of students and academic professionals to the area. Maybe you’re...
10 Best Things to Do in Idaho Falls during the Winter
Winter in Idaho Falls is cold and often snowy, but that doesn’t mean you need to confine yourself to the indoors. There’s plenty of outdoor...
In Unit Laundry Sets Make Money
You aren’t obligated to have a washer and dryer in your rental property. What if they were an investment that could make your property more...
Exhaust Fans Protect Your Investment
Paying extra for an exhaust fan in a bathroom may seem like an unneeded expense. But, the costs of not having one can be much higher. With winter...
Best Refrigerators for ROI
Think about this when you look for a fridge for your rental. A refrigerator is an insulated box with a mechanism to cool its interior. Everything...
Do Less – Make More
If you have rental property investments, why do you try to manage and fix them yourself? You have a property manager don’t you? Why are you micro...
Don’t Do It Yourself.
When you work with a property manager, the buck stops with you, the investor, however, the primary responsible party is the property manager. You're...
Invest In Your ROI Now
The rental market is going great right now. Demand is high in eastern Idaho and as a result rents are up as they are across the nation. According to...
Rental Maintenance is Good for ROI
Wouldn’t life be grand if one could make a people proof rental? What would that be? Instead of that Rental maintenance is good for your ROI. The...
Millenials and Rental ROI
Millennials rent and why you should care. Every generation since the boomers will say they got the short end of the stick. For each generation it’s...
Assistance Animals in Rentals
People argue for and against pets. Service animals in rentals are entirely different. The issue has been confusing in the past. Definitions of what...
Increase ROI With Pets
Can animals in your rental increase your ROI instead of damaging it? Are unsupervised pets any worse than bad tenants without pets? Increasing ROI...
Prevent rental property vacancy
You have to prevent rental property vacancy. Without tenants in your property there is no monthly ROI at all. Tenants provide the income for your...
Rental tax deductions help your ROI
Rental properties offer tax deductions that other investments don’t. Rental tax deductions help your ROI. However, they still offer monthly income...
The Hidden Benefit of Rental Depreciation
The frequent complaint made about rental properties is that they cost so much to maintain. However, anything used will need maintenance. The high...
Lease Violation and Damage Discovery
A fair question of any worthwhile property management firm is what measures they take to follow through on lease violations and how they hold...
Preventative Inspections With a Covid Twist
One of the most effective ways Rexburg property managers improve passive returns is by providing preventative interior inspections of each rental...
Do you care about the ROI of my property investment?
The reason we’re in business is to, first, protect, and then increase your ROI. We make our living based on your ROI, and your quality long-term...
Monitored Rental Properties Maximize ROI
All investments must be monitored for maximum ROI Photo by Jamie Street on Unsplash Investments have to be monitored to keep up your ROI . The...
Transparency With Technology Builds Trust in Property Management
Last week I dropped a few words about screening tenants and how it affects the bottom line on your properties. It’s obvious that you want to get...
How to Screen Potential Tenants Like a Pro
Property management is what we do and we have learned that tenant screening, or what some might call a tenant background check, is a crucial step in...
What the Streamlined COVID-19 Application Looks Like
Most of the time the best way to find the truth is to go to the source. I went to the streamlined EIDL application and gave it some generic...
SBA COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan FAQ and Video
Recently the SBA started releasing information about how to get relief funds for the effects of the COVID-19 virus. The rules for obtaining funds...
Real Estate Investor Planning For The Fallout Of The Coronavirus
For many investors right now, the worst part of the coronavirus financial fallout is the uncertainty of where the economy is going to go. How much...
3 Sections of the CARES Act That Directly Affect Your Idaho Falls Rental Property
Three sections of the CARES Act signed by president Trump on March 27th define how mortgage forbearances, foreclosures and evictions are to be...
Listen or Read How Balance Sheets and Cashflow Add Rental Profit
Read, listen or both by using the audio file below. In a recent post I wrote about how valuable it can be to to keep a personal cashflow statement....
Despite Any Ill, East Idaho Rental Properties Perform
Sars, swine flu or coronavirus, rental properties in Eastern Idaho are a solid, long term investment. While the Dow is having a selloff not seen...
Cash Flow Statements Matter More When You Have Less
The Less You Have, The More You Need To Keep Track of It You’ve been kidnapped and thrown in the trunk of a car. After your captors drive around for...
Fifty Year Low Interest Rates
If you had an inclination towards leveraging equity, refinancing or purchasing a property now might be a good time. Interest rates are as low as...
Your Cash Flow Statement: It’s Money In Motion
The words cash flow statement don’t exactly perk one up do they? No one wants to watch a movie called, Me ‘N my Cash Flow Statement. Hang in there....
How’s Your Personal Balance Sheet? What’s That?
What's a balance sheet? Isn't that something businesses worry about? I don't have a business - yeah you do, it's called your life. Just like any...
What’s The Best Flooring Surface For Your Property?
Do you have a rental property that's in need of new flooring surfaces? Because we're in the property management industry, frequently we're asked...
Rental Property Damage Prevention: Five Steps to Attracting Quality Renters and Maintaining Investment Property Value
Have you had problems with tenant damage to your investment properties? Since Jacobgrant has been in the property management industry for many years...
What’s the Difference Between a Credit Report and a Credit Score?
Aren’t Credit Reports and Credit Scores the Same Thing? If Not, What Are They and What Are They Used For? We’re going to tease out the difference...
Investment Property Shopping: Liars, Credit and DTI
So you want to go investment property shopping. Let's scratch the surface. We're not even going to get into commercial, VA and FHA loans. In this...
Comparable Sales: Idaho Falls Residential Real Estate Investment
This is a list of multifamily rental properties that have sold between May and August of 2019. If you own a property, the information can help you...
[Infographic] Idaho Falls at a Glance
The city of Idaho falls is a hidden gem tucked away in the southeast corner of Idaho. Sitting at the edge of a large agricultural area on the Snake...
85 Best Real Estate Blogs of 2016 (By Category)
Top Real Estate Blogs list [Updated for 2016] If you're anything like us - want to be better informed, become a smarter investor and learn how to...
55 Fun Things To Do In Idaho Falls
Looking for some fun things to do in Idaho Falls? Whether you're just visiting, new to the area or an established resident, this curated list will...
9 Ways to Market Your Rental Properties
When it comes to rental property... Time is money! Every single day your property sits vacant cash is being burned. As a result, it's critical you...
5 Mobile Apps Every Landlord Needs Right Now
Advances in technology have done great things for renters and homebuyers. Easy, instant access to custom maps and local pricing have made it easier...
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[Infographic]: Money-Saving Checklist for First-Time Home Buyers
Did you know that saving a half a percentage point could save you $23,000 over a 30 year fixed mortgage? Buying a home is probably the biggest...
Top 29 Real Estate Experts To Follow On Twitter In 2015
The real estate industry has changed considerably in recent years with the rapid growth of social media. Leading publications and industry experts...
17 Experts Reveal How To Make Smart (Profitable) Real Estate Investments
How do successful real estate investors know which properties will deliver the greatest ROI? Simple, they know what to look for. Two weeks ago I...
7 “No BS” Real Estate Investment Tips From Maya Paveza
This is a post by real estate investment coach and strategist, Maya Paveza. In this post, Maya will share 7 actionable tips that have helped her...
26 Real Estate Experts Reveal Top Mistakes Made By First-Time Investors
For many first-time real estate investors, taking the leap and buying an investment property is one of the scariest things they'll ever do. After...
Top 89 Real Estate Blogs To Follow In 2014
If you're anything like us - looking for ways to save time, become smarter real estate investors, uncover proven marketing strategies, and stay on...
10 Digital Marketing Channels for Property Management and Real Estate Professionals
Every property manager and real estate professional understands the importance of attracting and retaining quality tenants. But, not everyone knows...
New Craigslist Rules Hurt Real Estate Ad Listings
Thanks to recent rule changes to Craigslist’s “housing” and “for sale” sections, property owners are no longer able to post enhanced listings. This...
Starting an LLC separate business entity can reduce risk for real estate investors
Holding commercial or residential real estate property includes assumed risk that must be managed effectively. Landlords can be subjected to many...
Landlord Insurance Policies – Is Your Property Covered?
All property owners need to make sure that they have the right type and amount of insurance for their property. The notion of property insurance...
6 Fair Housing Violations Every Landlord Should Know and Understand
Whether you’re a new landlord, or professional property manager, knowing and understanding Federal, State and local Fair Housing laws is critical. A...
Choosing a Property Management Company: Fees to Know and Questions to Ask
The question that every property investor must ask themselves: “Should I manage my investment properties or outsource to a property management...
7 Landlord Tax Deductions You May Not Know About
The Federal government grants tax breaks to landlords and rental property owners. In fact, apart from passive cash flow, it is the many tax...
Buying Property and Becoming A Landlord: What you need to know.
The dream of every aspiring landlord: build a multi-property investment portfolio and retire on a passive monthly income stream. Sounds nice, right?...
How To Market Your Property Investments
Property owners can use a number of marketing techniques to draw traffic to their rental investment, and subsequently reduce vacancy time, and...
Single Family Rentals Vs. Multi-Family Complexes: Which rental property should you invest in?
There are now more than 100 million renters in the US. This means that almost one in three people are now renting. As a result of this recent trend,...
How To Screen For Great Tenants
When it comes to owning and managing rental properties, nothing is more important than finding and retaining quality tenants. Now, this is often...
Landlord/Tenant Security Deposit Disputes
The Better Business Bureau reported that property management companies received one of the highest number of consumer complaints in Idaho. Almost...
Self Directed IRA for Rental Property Investment
Generally, an IRA and a Roth IRA are tax sheltered funds that people use for investing for retirement. Typically, these funds are given to a fund...
Value Add with Property Management
If you are a property manager, a rental property owner, or a property owner that is self managing, how are you adding value to your property? What...
What is a Pro Forma Analysis?
A Pro Forma Analysis is a tool businesses use to project financial data. Authors at ehow.com say "A pro forma analysis is an analytical projection...
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