Property Management Blog

Investing in real estate has proven to be an incredible wealth-building tool, with the world’s richest investors in 2021 choosing real estate over stocks according to a recent report in Bloomberg. However, despite its success, there are still some investors who shy away from real estate because of market volatility, fears about bein...

Do you have a thorough, detailed and consistent process when you do your background checks for potential tenants?  Here are eight steps that you MUST incorporate into your process so it’s rock solid.Step 1. Credit CheckThis is obviously the thing that most people do first. But don’t let it be the only thing. It's a gr...

Every landlord probably knows that at some point they will receive that unpleasant emergency call from the tenant. Let’s take a look how to handle tenant emergencies in the most quick and efficient manner and eliminate fear of dealing with the issues..First of all, what IS considered a rental property emergency? Part of knowing...

It’s every landlord’s dream to have a good long-term tenant. If you’re reading this post, finding the right tenant and keeping them might feel like a challenge — but it doesn’t have to be.Due diligence and good organization are key factors of attracting and keeping a good tenant, because your rental property ...

Every time spring arrives, it’s that time of the year for landlords to do outdoor maintenance tasks that are important for your rental property.Regular spring maintenance can help you keep your rental looking its best! And great curb-appeal can also inspire tenants to care for the home. It may also help extend the life of your ...

Hi, my name is Maria and I’m a Client Onboarding Specialist at Richey Property Management. I have been managing properties for over 10 years. I started out renting a basement in a townhouse my husband and I own and I had no experience. I enjoyed interacting with people and helping them find a home, so it all came naturally.  Ev...

So you’ve found the perfect rental property, but now you need to get the money to finance it. In this video, I’ll show you how you can get financing for your new rental property and also some other options for money that you might not have thought about. So if you're a new or experienced landlord, subscribe to our channel,...

Tips For First Time LandlordsFebruary 7th, 2022 https://youtu.be/kIBPzV4UybMIf this is your first time renting out a property and you're a first time landlord, then you're going to want to read through this because we've got a few things to share that we think are really important for you to consider and get lined up so t...

Photo by Pixabay via PexelsAre you a tenant and thinking of buying a home in the near future?  You're going to need a preapproval. This tells real estate agents (and sellers) that you're serious about the home-buying process and it alerts sellers that you're a solid, low-risk candidate. Preapprovals aren't a...

Have you set your landlord goals for 2020?  Do you want to make more money in 2020 or save more time as a landlord?  In this video we offer 5 tips to help you set the right goals for you- maybe it’s getting organized as a landlord or surrounding yourself with the right partners.  Either way, setting us some good landl...