by Jake Durtschi | Feb 25, 2025 | Inspections, Investing in Rental Properties, landlord, Owner Education, property management, Property Management Education, real estate, Rental Owner, Rental Price, Tenant, Tenant Education
Source: Todd Ortscheid on PMAssist Industry Insights. Originally posted February 7, 2025. In a soft rental market, price and presentation matter more than gimmicks. Here’s why rental incentives don’t work—and what actually does. SFR Consumers are Not MF Consumers In...
by Jake Durtschi | Jan 27, 2025 | landlord, Owner Education, Property Maintenance, Property Management Education, Property Management Evaluation, real estate, Rental Owner, Tenant Education
Here’s a general guide on whether to repair or replace common household appliances based on their typical lifespan and cost-effectiveness. Keep in mind these are averages and can vary depending on usage, maintenance, and quality of the appliance. General Rule of Thumb...
by Jake Durtschi | Jul 15, 2015 | landlord
Advances in technology have done great things for renters and homebuyers. Easy, instant access to custom maps and local pricing have made it easier than ever to find a new place without searching endlessly on foot or with vague classified ads. However, these...
by Jake Durtschi | Nov 29, 2013 | landlord
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 gets more complex for landlords, due to the wide variety of insurance policies needed to ensure sufficient coverage....
by Jake Durtschi | Oct 22, 2013 | landlord
The Federal government grants tax breaks to landlords and rental property owners. In fact, apart from passive cash flow, it is the many tax deductions available to landlords that makes owning rental properties such a profitable business. Following, you will find a...
by Jake Durtschi | Oct 9, 2013 | landlord
The dream of every aspiring landlord: build a multi-property investment portfolio and retire on a passive monthly income stream. Sounds nice, right? But, a successful property portfolio brings great responsibility. Many prospective landlords fail to recognize the...