How to Save Money on Maintenance on Your Portland Rental Home

By Michelle Wrege Tuesday, August 16, 2016

In this week's blog we are going to talk about how to save money on maintenance for your Sarasota & Portland rental property. Repairs can be one of the costliest parts of being a landlord, and saving money on maintenance is helpful when you own a rental property. These t...

How to Care for Your Rental Property – Best Landlord Tips

By Michelle Wrege Monday, August 1, 2016

In this week's blog we are going to talk about how to properly care for your Sarasota & Portland rental property. When you take care of your rental property, you’ll preserve the value of your asset and keep your tenants happy. There are a few cheap, preventative thin...

How to Cool a Room Down

By Michelle Wrege Thursday, July 21, 2016

During the summer time temperatures and humidity soar high. Here are a few tips to beat the summer heat: 1. Crack open a window at night. 2. Keep the blinds closed during the day. 3. Ice: Please a frozen bottle of water in front of a fan and get a nice c...

Landscaping Tips for Added Security

By Michelle Wrege Thursday, July 7, 2016

In 2014, just over 1.7 million individuals fell victim to burglary according to the FBI. Sometimes deadbolts and alarm systems just aren’t enough to deter thieves. But there are outdoor security measures you can take to prevent property loss at the hands of a bur...

Can You Afford to Skip Renters Insurance

By Michelle Wrege Thursday, June 23, 2016

Getting relatively inexpensive coverage now could save you a massive headache later. Whether they’re in Philadelphia, PA or Houston, TX, the first thing people think about when they rent a new place is getting renters insurance to protect their ...

5 Tips for Showing Property Like a Professional Property Manager

By Michelle Wrege Tuesday, June 14, 2016

Showing your rental property like a professional property manager is crucial because it’s your best opportunity to convince good tenants to fill out an application. You want to make sure you and your property are prepared. Curb Appeal Make sure the property is ready...

Why You Need Renters Insurance

By Michelle Wrege Tuesday, May 31, 2016

There are a lot of reasons why you need renters insurance. Yet, there seems to be a strange disconnect between how many people need it and how many actually have it. Consider: 95 percent of homeowners have homeowners insurance, yet only 40 percent of renters hav...

How to Advertise Your Rental; Attract the Best Tenants

By Michelle Wrege Tuesday, May 31, 2016

These tips on advertising your rental property will help you attract the best tenants and ensure you don’t have a long vacancy. Excellent Property Condition Start with a great house. Have the property freshly painted on the inside and landscaped well on the outside. T...

5 Reasons Realtors Should Partner with PropM, Inc.

By Michelle Wrege Wednesday, May 18, 2016

Realtors and brokers have a lot to gain by referring their clients with investment properties to a professional property management company. We’d like to share five reasons you should partner with PropM, Inc. We Don’t Compete Our company does not sell real esta...

Prequalifying: Tenant Screening Questions that Will Save Landlords Time

By Michelle Wrege Tuesday, May 3, 2016

Finding a well qualified tenant for your rental property is a priority for many landlords, and there are a number of prequalifying questions you can ask before you take the time to show people the home. These tips will save you time as a landlord and help you find bett...