Forbearing rents during these uncertain times has been a top subject matter in our industry these last few weeks. Should an owner offer a forbearance, should they offer rent discounts or should they do nothing? Here at RentWise, we believe that preparation is the key to getting through this pandemic and economic struggles our community is facing so we are handling the issue head-on to ensure our … [Continue reading] about Forbearing rents in these uncertain times
Curious about what our local market is doing when it comes to rentals? Rentwise is a member of the Southwest Chapter of NARPM, the National Association of Residential Property Managers, which conducts a vacancy survey quarterly to deliver important data on the trends we are seeing here in the Treasure Valley. The purpose of this survey is to show vacancy and rental rate trends among single-family … [Continue reading] about Q1 2020 Vacancy Survey
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 how are you supposed to know what you should ask a potential property manager? After being in this industry for over 8 … [Continue reading] about 3 Things to ask a Property Manager
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 market for a payroll company that is not only on top of all things payroll but do so with some of the best customer services … [Continue reading] about Have you filled out the new 2020 W-4’s?
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 the springtime, considering how you can reduce your energy bills is always a great idea. According to the US Department … [Continue reading] about Heating & Cooling money saving tips!
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 to rent properties faster and more efficiently. While other property managers might be struggling to continue "business … [Continue reading] about Self-Showings during COVID-19 and social distancing
