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By RentWise Property Management - Tuesday, August 30, 2022

What is a Maintenance Emergency? | Your Guide to Identifying Emergency vs Routine Maintenance Reques...

Undoubtedly, living at any property, you can expect things to break from time to time. Do you know what is considered an emergency maintenance situation? Sometimes, it can be undeniable in situations such as a severely leaking roof causing it to rain outside and inside your home....

By RentWise Property Management - Tuesday, August 16, 2022

SW Idaho NARPM | Q2 2022 Vacancy Survey Results

Have you ever wondered how to gauge the vacancy rate of a particular market? Further, have you ever wondered what the vacancy rates are based on the type of property you invest in? Well, you are in luck if you are investing in the Treasure Valley! Each quarter the NARPM Southwest...

By RentWise Property Management - Tuesday, July 19, 2022

Should You Turn Your Rental Into A Smart Home? | Considerations Before Making The Switch

The world around us is surrounded by technology that is constantly evolving. Investment property owners are following the trends, and some have been converting their rental properties into 'smart homes'. The technology industry has created devices that range from vi...

By RentWise Property Management - Tuesday, May 24, 2022

SW Idaho NARPM Q1 2022 Vacancy Survey

The Southwest Idaho Chapter of the NARPM(National Association of Residential Property Managers) has released its findings from the 2022 Q1 Vacancy and Rental Trends survey. The report is as of March 31, 2022. This survey tracks key performance indicators and market trends for sin...

By RentWise Property Management - Tuesday, May 10, 2022

Rent-Ready: What does that mean?

Whether this is your first time as a landlord or you have been renting out your investment property for years, you have likely heard the term 'rent-ready.' You might be thinking, "my property is in awesome condition," or "my home is new construction." Even if this is true, not a...

By RentWise Property Management - Tuesday, March 29, 2022

Should You Hire a Professional Property Manager?

So you have purchased a rental property. Congratulations! Or maybe you own multiple rental properties that you've been self-managing for an extended period of time. And you've been tossing around the idea of hiring a professional property manager. Not all rental properties requir...

By RentWise Property Management - Tuesday, February 15, 2022

Q4 Vacancy Report-2021

Have you ever wondered how to gauge the vacancy rate of a particular market? Further, have you ever wondered what the vacancy rates are based on the type of property you invest in? Well, you are in luck if you are investing in the Treasure Valley! Each quarter the NARPM Southwest...

By RentWise Property Management - Tuesday, February 1, 2022

Top Amenities On A Renters Wishlist That Make A Profitable Rental Property

According to a recent survey from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, there currently are 100.9 million people living in a rental home. The rate of homeownership has steadily declined over the past few years and younger generations are opting to rent vs purchasi...

By RentWise Property Management - Tuesday, January 18, 2022

Fire Safety In The Winter Months

The winter season brings beautiful scenery, fun activities, and traditions. It also means more time indoors. Spending more time indoors to stay warm and snug also comes with an increased risk of a fire in the home. The National Fire Protection Agency states that 48,530 house fire...

By RentWise Property Management - Tuesday, December 7, 2021

10 Tips For Attracting And Retaining The Best Tenants!

One of the primary concerns of a good property manager is maintaining occupancy in all of the properties they manage. High occupancy is a result of resident retention. Winning the loyalty of current and prospective residents is a key piece in maintaining a high occupancy rate. Lo...