Boise Property Management Blog

By RentWise Property Management - Tuesday, March 24, 2020

Self-Showings during COVID-19 and social distancing

In light of all that is happening in our world right now pertaining to COVID-19 and the recent social distancing orders, we want to take this opportunity to tell you a little more about technology that we have been utilizing here at RentWise for almost 5 years. and how we use it ...

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...

By RentWise Property Management - Tuesday, January 7, 2020

What is a Reasonable Accommodation Request

What is a reasonable accommodation request? By definition, under the Fair Housing Act, the housing provider is responsible for the costs associated with a reasonable accommodation unless it is an undue financial and administrative burden, while the tenant or someone acting on the...

By RentWise Property Management - Tuesday, December 31, 2019

Application Fee Cap in Boise City

The city of Boise has passed a new city ordinance applying a cap on application fees. This ordinance was passed just a few days ago and property managers across the Treasure Valley are processing how to proceed on this front. You can read more about the ordinance in its en...