I don't know about you but holiday shopping always kind of sneaks up on me and then it's time to either jump online for some amazon prime shopping or head to the dreaded storefronts for that perfect gift. But what if holiday shopping had an extra bonus of giving back! I mean why not? You are most likely going to give gifts, what if they had an even bigger purpose? That seems like a win-win to … [Continue reading]
Q3 Vacancy Report – NARPM Southwest Idaho
The NARPM Southwest Idaho Chapter conducts a vacancy survey each quarter by collecting data from local property management companies throughout the Treasure Valley including Ada and Canyon County. The data collected reveals the trends and current state of the local rental market so you can make an educated decision about your investments! Wondering whether Idaho is the best place to purchase an … [Continue reading]
Knowing the Financials of your Rental Property
Are your financial statements for your rental property giving you what you need? One of our first questions to new potential clients is "what are your current pain points with your property manager?" One of the answers is always in regard to their monthly financial statements. Do you have a clear picture of your property's financials? Knowing your properties financial health can seem … [Continue reading]
How does your property manager handle maintenance?
What happens when your property manager gets a maintenance call at 5:00 PM on a Friday afternoon on a holiday weekend from a tenant that has no hot water! We handle it. With the help of some amazing vendors of course. In this case, the water needs replacing. Typically, the next call is to the homeowner with the quote to replace that hot water heater. His reply....."I can purchase a hot water … [Continue reading]
Does your Property Manager require Renters Insurance?
Most people don't really think about insurance when it comes to tenants renting and property management. Most of us have more insurance than we know what to do with. Life, home, auto, the list goes on. It provides us protection and peace of mind. Renters Insurance is no different, just not as widely known. At RentWise we REQUIRE every tenant to carry renters insurance with minimum liability … [Continue reading]
Pets and Property Management, that is the question
We get a lot of mixed feelings about allowing pets in rental properties from our clients. Does Fido freak you out? We agree, it’s a risk, but in our industry, its a common need to find housing that is "pet-friendly". We want to tell you what our philosophy and policies are when it comes to pets and animals. It’s not always black and white. What you should know about allowing pets in your rental … [Continue reading]