by Jake Durtschi | Apr 8, 2026 | Investing in Rental Properties, Investment, Investor Guide, landlord, local, Local Info Idaho Falls, Marketing, Marketing Rental Properties, Owner Education, Property Maintenance, property management, Property Management Education, Property Management Evaluation, real estate, Rent Collection, Rental Market Trends, Rental Owner, Tenant, Tenant Education
Tracking retention is one of the most critical metrics for a property management company because it directly impacts the bottom line – it’s far cheaper to keep a tenant than it is to acquire a new one. TENANT RETENTION METRICS This measures how well you...
by Jake Durtschi | Nov 21, 2025 | Inspections, Investing in Rental Properties, Investment, Investor Guide, landlord, local, Local Info Idaho Falls, Marketing, Marketing Rental Properties, Owner Education, Property Maintenance, property management, Property Management Education, Property Management Evaluation, real estate, Rental Owner
How Slow Maintenance Response Times Increase Tenant Turnover and Vacancy Rates Slow maintenance response times can drastically increase tenant turnover and vacancy rates — especially in Idaho Falls’ demanding climate. Property Meld’s national data shows that delays...
by Jake Durtschi | Apr 8, 2025 | Investing in Rental Properties, Investment, landlord, Owner Education, Property Maintenance, property management, Property Management Education, real estate, Rental Owner, Tenant, Tenant Education
Understanding What Counts as an Emergency for Jacob Grant Property Management’s After-Hours Emergency Line. At Jacob Grant Property Management in Idaho Falls, we strive to offer the highest level of service and support to our tenants and property owners. We understand...
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 | Apr 16, 2012 | Investment, Property Maintenance
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 is value in a home or apartment rental? Rental rates Quality of the asset or condition of the property Expense...
