Property Management Blog

By RentWise Property Management - Tuesday, April 14, 2020

3 Things to ask a Property Manager

Hiring a property manager can be similar to car shopping. Is it big enough? Small enough? How much maintenance will be needed, how much will it cost me? It can be time-consuming and at times tedious but both are typically large investments that need thorough consideration. So ho...

By RentWise Property Management - Tuesday, April 7, 2020

Have you filled out the new 2020 W-4's?

Did you know that the state and federal W4's have changed for 2020? Below is information provided from our local payroll company who made sure we had the new forms filled out to ensure our employees would not have any unexpected surprises next tax season. If you are in the mark...

By RentWise Property Management - Tuesday, March 31, 2020

Heating & Cooling money saving tips!

From one of our trusted vendors, straight to you, a few ideas and spring money-saving tips! Everyone loves to save money, and it’s a good idea to review different aspects of your budget now and again to see if there are more opportunities you have missed in the past. In ...

By RentWise Property Management - Saturday, March 21, 2020

Qualifying tenants for your property.

When it comes to qualifying and placing tenants in our family of rental properties

By RentWise Property Management - Tuesday, February 18, 2020

Treasure Valley in 2020

There are big changes coming to the Treasure Valley in 2020, most of which stem from our valley's fast-paced growth and the challenges that come with that growth. The Treasure Valley is a hot spot for residents all over the country and beyond and we are feeling the crunch on ever...

By RentWise Property Management - Tuesday, February 11, 2020

Using the right vendor for your rental.

Using the right vendor at your rental property is crucial to not only maintaining it but it also plays a huge factor in your profitability. If you use a property manager they should have a diverse and lengthy list of resources for any type of repair, service or need at your p...

By RentWise Property Management - Tuesday, February 4, 2020

7 Things to ask when hiring a property manager.

Looking for a new property manager is not an easy feat, so here are the top 7 things we recommend you ask. Not just because we want you to hire us if you find yourself looking for a property manager, but because no matter who you choose, we truly want you to have a great experien...

By RentWise Property Management - Tuesday, January 28, 2020

What will my property rent for?

Are you wondering the best way to determine the most accurate and competitive amount that your investment property will rent for in Idaho? This is typically a deal-breaker question when trying to choose where and how much to spend on a rental property. This is but only one item o...

By RentWise Property Management - Tuesday, January 21, 2020

Assistance Animal Documentation

Are you concerned about a potential or current tenant giving you false assistance animal documentation? Yes, we were to for a while. The number of letters and notes we have received over the years from both legitimate and not so legitimate sources has skyrocketed in the last few ...

By RentWise Property Management - Tuesday, January 14, 2020

Why is my property manager sending me a 1099?

Why is my property manager sending me a 1099 form? This is a question we get from time to time and while not everyone agrees on the same answer it is, in fact, a necessary evil. At least for now. Rental income reporting. We know that no one really likes "tax time" and ce...