Topeka Property Management Blog

Tips for renting to roommates

May 19, 2021 By p_houser One way to improve occupancy rates is to allow your tenants to have roommates. However, if you go this route, youâ€™ll want to proceed with caution. The thing is, renting to roommates can come with a little more risk, which is why you want to t...

Staging can be a powerful tool for renting properties

October 7, 2020 By p_houser When a tenant is looking around for an apartment, they will try to find a property that fits their needs. One of the ways they do this is by trying to picture themselves in the property and what it might look like furnished. If youâ€™re rent...

Proven strategies to market your rental property

December 4, 2019 By p_houser Are you struggling with high turnover or low occupancy in your rental units? Your strategy (or lack-thereof) may be to blame. Your marketing should be active, not passive. Hint: a basic â€œfor rentâ€ sign wonâ€™t do. Followi...

Reap the rewards of working with a property management company

March 18, 2020 By p_houser There are a lot of perks of owning real estate. Itâ€™s a great investment. Plus, it provides passive income. Your time is valuable and a passive income allows you to make money without investing hours upon hours. You can literally be making m...

What renters want

February 19, 2020 By p_houser When marketing a rental unit, itâ€™s smart to ensure the property is appealing to the greatest number of potential renters. That means people who represent multiple generations. But, how? The good news is that catering to one niche doesnâ...

Invest in your property by making renovations

October 21, 2020 By p_houser As a residential landlord, itâ€™s important to regularly invest in renovations. The right renovations can entice tenants to rent and increase the value of the rental. However, if too much money is spent during renovations, you may end up lo...

Tips for successfully handling rent as a landlord

November 4, 2020 By p_houser Rental income is your revenue. Itâ€™s what keeps your venture afloat. But how do you choose the right rental rate and what avenue do you use to accept monthly payments? As a landlord, itâ€™s important to consider both of these aspects ...

Are you keeping up with these annual tasks?

September 11, 2019 By p_houser Being a landlord is no small undertaking. Many critical tasks come along with the job. Some landlords, especially those who are new to the role, may not realize the breadth and depth of the work. And oversights can lead to serious legal issues...

Things to keep in mind when managing multi-family units

June 2, 2021 By p_houser When you have multi-family units to manage, you can quickly become inundated with work. There are several things you need to navigate and expenses to be aware of. Here are a few things to consider: Set ground rules One of the first things you ...

How residential landlords can benefit from working with a property management company

August 5, 2020 By p_houser We understand that as a residential landlord, you need to have quality tenants in your property to be able to make an income. Every time youâ€™re without a tenant or you have a tenant who refuses to pay rent it can hurt your investment. Being...