Improvement & Maintenance

Learn about key tools that will help you renovate and maintain your real estate investment property, from budget-friendly appliances and flooring, to equipment rental, lawncare, and more.

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Improvement & Maintenance

Learn about key tools that will help you renovate and maintain your real estate investment property, from budget-friendly appliances and flooring, to equipment rental, lawncare, and more.

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Think Realty Podcast #328 – Is Property Management Your Biggest Liability?

Think Realty Podcast #328 – Is Property Management Your Biggest Liability?

Ever feel like property management is the toughest part of real estate investing? You’re not alone! Eddie sat down with Stacey Brown from Real Property Management, who shared insider tips on turning property management from a liability into an asset. With over 77,000 properties under management, Stacey offers a unique ...
Modernize an Outdated Property to Boost Your ROI

Modernize an Outdated Property to Boost Your ROI

In such a competitive rental market, it can be difficult for older homes to compete against modern updated homes, particularly if an older home requires certain updates. The professionals at Real Property Management work with property owners to ensure a maximum return on investment, including making upgrades in older homes ...
Metal Matters

Metal Matters

Metal finishes impact the overall design of any home—and ultimately bring the design together. Every house has it—metal! From metal on door handles, cabinet hardware, light fixtures, plumbing finishes, and more, metal seems to be everywhere. Choosing the right metal finish involves answering many questions: Do all metal finishes work ...
Rental Property Updates that Make Investor’s Lives Easier

Rental Property Updates that Make Investor’s Lives Easier

As a rental property owner, you already understand that keeping your rental properties updated is crucial for maximizing returns and ensuring tenant satisfaction in the long term. But not all updates are worth your time and energy to make. In today's competitive market, the right property updates can make all ...
The Top Backyard Upgrades To Make Your Home More Attractive

The Top Backyard Upgrades To Make Your Home More Attractive

Many homeowners look out at their backyards and think of all the projects they could do. It’s one of the reasons why large backyards are so popular among buyers. They see all that space and think of the potential to enhance the backyard. If you’re planning backyard upgrades, you should ...
Best Exterior Features to Attract Tenants to Your Rental Properties

Best Exterior Features to Attract Tenants to Your Rental Properties

In a competitive rental market, rental property owners need to have their property exteriors on point. First impressions are very important to prospective tenants; in fact, their overall impression of your property could be made before they even make it through the front door. Rental properties with high curb appeal ...
Inclusive Design: How to Create Spaces for Everyone

Inclusive Design: How to Create Spaces for Everyone

As a real estate investor, it’s important to design your home for different types of buyers. Making sure your property is versatile to all homeowners goes beyond paint colors and tile choice. It also means thinking about buyers of all ages, including those with disabilities or physical impairments. Whether you ...
8 Ways Investors Can Use Backyard Design to Drive ROI

8 Ways Investors Can Use Backyard Design to Drive ROI

Creating an optimized and functional backyard can significantly enhance the appeal and value of a property. An essential strategy for real estate investors who want to maximize return on investment is to enhance both the aesthetic appeal and the usability of outdoor spaces. Doing so can increase the property’s market ...
Designing Reuse: Shipping Containers

Designing Reuse: Shipping Containers

An innovative resuse approach involves repurposing shipping containers into homes and commercial structures. In an era of sustainability and resourcefulness, using prior structures has emerged as a powerful tool in the realm of design and development. Adaptive reuse approaches are vast, from the restoration of historic landmarks to the transformation ...
Blending Modern and Classic Design Elements

Blending Modern and Classic Design Elements

Knowing how to combine various elements creates timeless and affordable interiors. Whether you are investing in a property to rehab and flip or want to attract quality tenants to a rental, the design you choose matters. You’ll likely want something that isn’t dated, but following every new design trend can ...
Trends in Home Design for 2024 A Colorful and Romantic Renaissance

Trends in Home Design for 2024 A Colorful and Romantic Renaissance

From vibrant colors to romantic flourishes, 2024 design trends invite us to rediscover the joy of living amid artistry and elegance. As we settle into 2024, the world of interior design is witnessing a vibrant shift. Gone are the days of subdued grays; this year heralds a resurgence of warmth ...
The Pros and Cons of Refacing Cabinets When the Budget Is Tight

The Pros and Cons of Refacing Cabinets When the Budget Is Tight

As budgets have tightened over the last few years, cabinet refacing has begun to grow in popularity. Not long ago, the idea of refacing a cabinet seemed almost like a custom project—something to be pursued only if you were looking for a unique style or color you couldn’t find in ...
Door Design Decision

Door Design Decision

Your choice of cabinet doors will have a big impact on the overall design of any kitchen or bathroom design. Shaker? Raised panel? Recessed panel? It may feel like cabinet door styles are endless, but choosing the one that ties your overall design together is a vitally important design decision ...
Prepare for the Busy Rental Period to Shorten Vacancies

Prepare for the Busy Rental Period to Shorten Vacancies

During the winter months, many properties see their lowest rental rates, negatively affecting the overall cashflow for the owner. In some areas, rain and snow have also taken their toll on the property, leaving it less favorable going into the busiest rental season. Leasing the property in this condition could ...
Think Realty Podcast #300 – We’ll Take Care of Toilets & Tenants

Think Realty Podcast #300 – We’ll Take Care of Toilets & Tenants

Wouldn’t it be nice if there were two of you to handle things? Real Property Management, a Neighborly Company, can’t help with cloning, but they CAN help you with managing your rentals! Eddie sat down with Stacy Brown from Real Property Management to discuss what they do and what practices ...
Top It Off!

Top It Off!

Countertops can make a statement in any kitchen or bathroom remodel, but remember to balance looks with functionality. With so many solid stone slabs on the market to choose from, making your countertop selection for a kitchen or bathroom remodel can be overwhelming. Countertops can be expensive and can make ...
Why You Need an Energy Audit for Your Rental Properties

Why You Need an Energy Audit for Your Rental Properties

Advancements in residential construction technologies have created a strong demand for energy-efficient homes. As more homeowners and rental property owners upgrade their homes to enhance energy efficiency, more renters are looking for properties with these kinds of features. As a rental property owner, there is a lot that you can ...
6 Ways to Update Your Apartment Complex with New Amenities

6 Ways to Update Your Apartment Complex with New Amenities

As apartment living continues to be a popular housing choice, property managers and owners are increasingly looking for ways to enhance the resident experience and add value to their complexes. One effective approach is to invest in new and innovative amenities that cater to the modern lifestyle.  Here, we'll explore ...
Which Home Climate Control Systems Are Best for Investment Properties?

Which Home Climate Control Systems Are Best for Investment Properties?

With daily temperatures rising throughout the world and areas of Australia reaching 35˚C on average, a home climate control system or an HVAC is crucial if you want to survive the heat. It’s also a given if you’re looking to put your property on the rental market. Nobody wants to ...
Residential Cladding Guide

Residential Cladding Guide

How does cladding work? In buildings and houses, cladding is a process of attaching or covering a structure with a material. It is a method of creating a unique appearance for residential housing. It is important to study the environment and consider the main function of the building before choosing ...
Natural Disasters on your Property: How Property Managers Help Owners Recover

Natural Disasters on your Property: How Property Managers Help Owners Recover

Disaster can strike at any time, so it is vital that you and your property are prepared. Allen Wessel of Real Property Management Antelope Valley in California provided his advice on ways property owners can prevent damage and how Real Property Management can help you recover from the aftermath of ...
Best Intangible Features You Need to Attract Tenants

Best Intangible Features You Need to Attract Tenants

As a property owner, you already know that getting and keeping your rental property in good condition is one of the best ways to achieve long-term profitability. But other than a clean and well-kept property, there are a few intangible features you can offer that might help you attract higher ...
What to Look for in a Property Management Company

What to Look for in a Property Management Company

Managing a rental property is a full time job, and for those property owners who desire a little more free time, hiring a residential property management company is an excellent way to take some of the burden of rental ownership off of your shoulders. There are a number of companies ...
Prepare for the Busy Rental Period to Shorten Vacancies

Prepare for the Busy Rental Period to Shorten Vacancies

During the winter months, many properties see their lowest rental rates, negatively affecting the overall cashflow for the owner. In some areas, rain and snow have also taken their toll on the property, leaving it less favorable going into the busiest rental season. Leasing the property in this condition could ...
Spring Cleaning: Inspect Your Rental Properties Annually

Spring Cleaning: Inspect Your Rental Properties Annually

Springtime ushers in warmer days and blooming trees. It’s also a strategic time of year to inspect the overall health of your rental property. You should ensure you are scheduling time annually to perform property inspections checks; specifically, spring is a good time of year to inspect for any damage ...
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