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Thanksgiving Hosting: Balancing Safety and Fun in Your Home

November 15, 2023

Thanksgiving is a time to come together with family and friends to express gratitude, share a delicious meal, and create lasting memories. If you’re the lucky one hosting this year’s festivities, your priority is to ensure everyone’s safety and, of course, to have a great time. We’ll guide you through hosting a Thanksgiving celebration that’s not only fun but also safe for everyone.

 Plan and Organize

Before the big day arrives, create a plan. Start with a guest list and consider dietary restrictions or allergies. Organizing ahead of time allows you to prepare a well-balanced menu and ensure everyone’s needs are met.

 Food Safety

Food is at the heart of Thanksgiving, but it’s also a potential source of foodborne illness. Follow these tips:

  • Thaw Safely: If you’re cooking a frozen turkey, ensure it’s thawed in the refrigerator, not on the counter.
  • Proper Cooking: Cook poultry to an internal temperature of 165°F (73.9°C) and use a food thermometer to be sure.
  • Leftovers: Store leftovers within two hours and consume them within a safe timeframe.

Fire Safety

Thanksgiving often involves a lot of cooking, so be mindful of fire safety:

  • Keep Flammable Items Away: Ensure kitchen towels, pot holders, and curtains are away from the stovetop.
  • Fire Extinguisher: Have a working fire extinguisher nearby.
  • Never Leave the Kitchen Unattended: Stay in the kitchen when cooking and turn off the stove when done.

Home Safety

Make sure your home is safe for guests, especially if you’re expecting children and elderly family members:

  • Clear Walkways: Remove any clutter and tripping hazards.
  • Secure Rugs: Ensure rugs are non-slip or use rug grips to prevent falls.
  • Proper Lighting: Make sure the pathways are well-lit, especially if guests arrive after dark.

Alcohol Responsibly

Thanksgiving often includes alcohol, so encourage responsible drinking. Provide non-alcoholic alternatives for designated drivers, and keep an eye on your guests’ alcohol consumption to ensure everyone stays safe.

Entertainment

Keep the mood festive with fun activities and entertainment. Plan a few games, or encourage guests to share stories of gratitude. These moments can make your Thanksgiving gathering truly memorable.

Be a Gracious Host

Thanksgiving is a time for gratitude, so be a gracious host. Welcome your guests warmly, provide comfortable seating, and make them feel at home. This will set the stage for a joyful and memorable celebration.

Clean-Up

Once the festivities are over, ensure a thorough clean-up. This prevents accidents and makes your home safe and welcoming for future gatherings.

Hosting Thanksgiving can be a delightful and safe experience with the right preparation. By following these tips, you’ll be able to focus on creating cherished moments with your loved ones, knowing that everyone is in good hands and can fully enjoy the holiday. Have a happy and safe Thanksgiving!

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The Role of Property Managers in Real Estate Investing

October 1, 2023

Real estate investing can be a lucrative endeavor, but it often comes with a range of responsibilities that can be overwhelming for property owners. This is where property managers step in. Their role is more than just collecting rent; they play a crucial part in the success of your real estate investments. In this blog, we’ll explore the significant role property managers play in real estate investing.

1. Tenant Acquisition and Screening:

Property managers are experts at finding and screening tenants. They can help you attract quality renters, reducing the risk of rent defaults, property damage, or legal issues. Thorough background checks, credit assessments, and rental history verifications are part of their tenant screening process.

2. Setting Competitive Rental Rates:

Property managers conduct market research to determine the optimal rental rates for your properties. They ensure you maximize your rental income while remaining competitive in the local market. This expertise can significantly impact your return on investment.

3. Handling Lease Agreements:

Lease agreements are legal documents that protect both landlords and tenants. Property managers ensure these agreements are comprehensive and comply with all local and state regulations. They also handle lease negotiations, renewals, and terminations.

4. Rent Collection and Financial Management:

Collecting rent on time is crucial for maintaining a steady income from your investments. Property managers take care of this task, sending out reminders, and handling late payments. They can also manage property-related finances, including paying bills and taxes.

5. Property Maintenance and Repairs:

Maintaining your property’s condition is essential for preserving its value. Property managers oversee regular maintenance and respond promptly to repair requests from tenants. This proactive approach ensures the property remains in excellent condition.

6. Legal Compliance:

Navigating the complex landscape of landlord-tenant laws and regulations can be challenging. Property managers stay up-to-date with these laws and ensure your property complies with all relevant regulations. This minimizes the risk of costly legal disputes.

7. Emergency Response:

Property managers are on-call to handle tenant emergencies, such as plumbing issues, electrical problems, or security concerns. Their prompt response not only keeps tenants satisfied but also prevents potential damage to your property.

8. Tenant Relations:

Maintaining positive relationships with tenants is crucial. Property managers act as intermediaries, addressing tenant concerns and ensuring their needs are met. This fosters a more harmonious renting experience.

9. Marketing and Advertising:

When a property becomes vacant, property managers handle marketing and advertising to attract new tenants swiftly. Their expertise in showcasing the property’s strengths can reduce vacancy periods.

10. Investment Strategy and Planning:

Experienced property managers can provide valuable insights into your real estate investment strategy. They can advise on property acquisition, expansion, and even exit strategies, helping you make informed decisions.


Professional property managers are invaluable partners in real estate investing. Their expertise in tenant acquisition, financial management, property maintenance, and legal compliance can make the difference between a successful and stressful investment experience. By entrusting your properties to skilled property managers, you can optimize your returns and enjoy the benefits of passive real estate investing.

Looking for Boise Property Management for your rental property? Give us a call today at 208-949-3083 or find out what your home will rent for with our FREE Rental Estimate.

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Don’t Get Your Tinsel In A Tangle | Easy Damage-Free Holiday Decorating Tips For Renters

November 30, 2022

The holiday season is officially upon us. There are few things more exciting than decorating your home for the holidays, putting up the lights, and decorating the tree. As property managers, we always want our residents to feel at home! We also need to ensure that our owner’s properties remain in good condition and minimize any maintenance issues. Aside from checking your lease and complying with decorating standards, we’ve provided a few quick and easy tips for damage-free decorating!

Damage-Free Decorating Tips and Ideas

 

Tension Rods for Garland

Framing your front door with garland looks gorgeous! However, it may seem impossible to hang without nails or screws, right? Consider using a tension rod (shower or curtain) and hang the garland from that! This one is so easy and takes hardly any time at all. Measure your doorway, find a tension rod that meets your taste, and suspend the garland from the tension rod for a beautiful, holiday-themed entryway. There will be zero damage to the door frame, and you can use this trick for years to come!

You can purchase a high-quality tension rod like this one on Amazon for under $30.

 

Adhesive Hooks & Strips for Wreaths and Wall Decor

Piggybacking off of beautiful garland, every holiday door loves a good wreath! You don’t need a nail and hammer to hang a wreath. Simply place a damage-free adhesive hook on the door, and you have a beautiful home for your holiday wreath in one minute or less. You can also use adhesive strips to hang wall decor on the interior of your home year-round!

 

Flameless Candles

Nothing says holiday ambiance like a beautiful tablescape with candles to make a home feel warm and cozy. Am I right? The holiday season brings the most significant risk of house fires than any time throughout the rest of the year. Removing open flames from your home and replacing them with beautiful flameless candle options is one way to mitigate this risk. There are so many wonderful options out there! You can even get a large package of candles with timers and remotes, like these, and have your home glowing each day when you return!

 

Adhesive clips, Shingle Clips, and Gutter Hooks

Hanging Christmas lights can feel like a headache, right? Even on the best of days, something is tangled, or one bulb is missing. Once you get through that,  these S-shaped clips will make decking the halls a breeze! Adhesive clips will work on smooth vinyl siding, and single clips will help to frame your home by positioning the lights near the roofline. Be sure not to put too much weight on the clips placed on the gutters, as the weight of snow/ice/and lights could cause the gutter to detach and fall.

Window Cling Theme Setters

 

One of the most beautiful sights to see during the holidays are windows that have been decorated and glowing in the night light. Window clings are one of the easiest ways to set the scene are with window clings such as these. These decorations are applied to the interior side of your window and can easily be peeled off at the end of the season without leaving any residue. Window clings are also a safe and fun way to include younger family members in decorating by allowing them to place the decorations themselves.

 

Wrapping Up

See what we did there? Our entire motto here at RentWise Property Management is LESS HASSLE, MORE HAPPY! We believe that should apply to all things in life. The relationships, business practices and process we have built and continue to build guarantees our focus is on providing the best possible experience and pricing in our industry. Furthermore, if you want more information on incorporating our LESS HASSLE, MORE HAPPY motto into your investment property portfolio, visit us at www.rentwisepm.com!

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SW Idaho NARPM | Q3 2022 Vacancy Report

November 8, 2022

Each quarter the NARPM Southwest Idaho Chapter conducts a vacancy survey with data sourced from local property management companies! This is to help investors gauge property performance and vacancy rates in the respective county that their rental properties are in.

The Southwest Idaho Chapter of the NARPM(National Association of Residential Property Managers) has released its findings from the 2022 Q3 Vacancy and Rental Trends survey. The report is as of September 30, 2022. This survey tracks key performance indicators and market trends for single and multi-family homes across the Ada and Canyon County region. There are a total of 9,018 managed between the counties, with a total of 314 vacancies.

 

Q3 Vacancy Survey Results

The rental market has seen some very interesting fluctuations this quarter! The number of vacancies in this report increased by 225 units. However, the number of rentals managed significantly increased by 3,654 homes. The 3rd quarter of 2022 closed out with an overall vacancy rate of 3.48%. The data collected indicates that vacancy rates are beginning to level out, and Q3 of 2022 is right in line with Q3 of 2021, in which the vacancy rate was 3.2%

Rental Rates

Ada County single-family rental rates decreased this quarter by an average of $42.00 per unit per month. The overall marketed rent rate for the combined single and multi-family comes in at $1,962 per month. To compare, that is a $324 or 19.78% monthly rental rate increase based on the Q3 2021 Vacancy Survey.

Canyon County rental rates showed a rental rate decrease in the third quarter of 2022. The rental rates for single-family homes showed an average monthly decrease of $97. This puts the average rental rate at $1,830 per month. The current data illustrates that rental rates in Canyon County come in lower for both single and multi-family properties.

 

Rental Rate Comparison By County

Here are some of the key metrics for review that are broken down by respective counties.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stay tuned for the Q4 survey results that will be coming out in early 2023. If you have more questions about how we can help maximize the return on your investment property or would like more information about our services and how owning an investment property can be LESS HASSLE, MORE HAPPY,  give us a call at 208-949-3083!

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Amenities & Tenant Safety | Tips For Child-Proofing Your Rental Property

October 12, 2022

It’s no secret families with children and pets are ideal long-term tenants. Once families begin to expand, it is difficult for them to unnecessarily move from one place to the next every year or so. Recent statistics show that families generally stay put on average for three years. Those are great odds for rental property investors.

When searching for their next home, families typically have a few key points at the front of their minds. Location, schools, and safety are huge components of any home search. While thinking about safety, many property owners don’t consider that this can mean a child-proofed home for their prospective tenants. This often overlooked amenity can be a huge selling point when a family is viewing at home. If you’re looking to keep your vacancy rate low, there is no better way than to keep your tenants happy. And what better way to appeal to families than to protect their loved ones? More amenities and attention to detail equals a higher monthly rent, which in turn will boost your monthly passive income.

If you’re unsure where to start in the child-proofing game, you’re in luck. We’ve put together a short list of easy ways you can implement safety features into your rental property.

Windows + Window Treatments

Many rental properties have window coverings, or blinds, with long pull strings that can hang low to the ground. This makes it easy for young children to get tangled in the cords, and unfortunately, small children have died from strangulation. Many state legislatures are fighting to outlaw corded blinds in homes.

If you are looking for a great way to dip your toes into the child-proofing game without making it obvious, installing cordless blinds at your rental is a beautiful place to begin. They are visually appealing and are constructed infinitely better.

If you do not have the budget to overhaul every window treatment, there are still steps you can take to enhance safety around the blinds.

  1. Install a small hook where the cord can be tied up and out of reach of a child or pet
  2. Provide curtain cord covers that clip any excess cord from the blind

Additionally, ensure that the windows in your rental are secure and that the locks are in good working order. Inspecting the stability of the window panes and screens will eliminate the risk of a window falling on a child.

 

Electrical Outlet Covers

Once babies are on the move, there is no stopping them from exploring anything and everything they can get their hands on. Electrical outlets are no exception. Electrical outlets are a magnet for little fingers due to being eye level with a little tot. Babies and toddlers are infamous for wanting to touch outlets and stick their fingers and/or toys into the little sockets.

To protect against accidents, installing outlet covers is one of the easiest child-proofing measures you can take. There are many different options, all of which do not affect the functionality of the outlet. While this is a very inexpensive and easy fix, saving the tenant the hassle of doing it themselves is a huge bonus in showing that their landlord cares enough to take care of it for them.

Pools

If your investment property has a pool, there are steps that you must take to make accidental drowning a non-issue for tenants with children. Child-proofing the pool area will provide value for prospective tenants and protect your liability as the owner should an accident occur. Peace of mind is priceless for parents who not only want to provide a fun space for their children that is safe.

  • Signage. Post signs on how the pool should be used, maximum occupancy, and any emergency directions.
  • Pool Surroundings. Your property’s pool should have a fence with a tall, locked door that will prevent children from swimming unattended. The fence should be tall enough that even the most agile kiddos cannot climb over and sneak in.
  • Pool Covers. When looking at safety, there are many different options for pool covers. To protect the integrity of the pool, you may opt for a hardcover, which also can withstand a person’s weight. Another option is netting, specifically designed to securely stretch across a pool and eliminate the risk of drowning if someone falls in.
  • Pool Alarm. Designed to sound a loud alarm when the pool water is disturbed, this feature may make parents feel safer about having their child living in a home with a pool.

Falls

Not every rental property is one-story, and it is imperative to consider fall risks and safety when child-proofing a home.

  • Inspect the stability of all fences and railing to ensure that nothing is loose.
  • Be sure that balcony fencing does not have a wide enough space where a child could slide through.
  • Ensure the railing is tall enough that a small child cannot fall over the edge.

 

Other Considerations

While we have hit on some of the significant items, there are still many things you do to up your child-proofing game.

  • Install cabinet locks
  • Add child-proof door locks to all exterior doors
  • Install removable, walk-through gates at the top and bottom of each staircase 
    • Encourage your tenant that they are welcome to do the same
  • Add hand railings to exterior stairs and porches to discourage falling
  • Install appliance locks and appliance anchors to ensure that they cannot fall if a child climbs on them
  • Add rubber bumpers to sharp corners and edges

Going that extra mile to provide safety precautions and thus some childproofing strategies can positively affect your potential tenant’s family’s desire to lease your investment property.

If you have more questions or you want to find out more about our services and how you can have LESS HASSLE. MORE HAPPY when it comes to owning an investment property; visit our website at www.rentwisepm.com or give us a call at 208-949-3083.

 

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Fall Overhaul | Our Seasonal Cleaning Guide for Renters in the Treasure Valley

September 28, 2022

Fall has officially arrived! Our favorite season! The mornings are feeling cooler, the days are getting shorter, and there are pumpkins everywhere. You’ll likely spend more time indoors as the temperatures drop. As you snuggle up on the couch with some hot cider, you may look around and realize it is time to tidy up your rental. Spring gets all the credit for the “cleaning season”; however, we think that fall is the perfect time to organize and declutter.

Proactively getting ahead of the cleaning game is essential as we will soon enter a new holiday season. Here is some motivation; there is a good chance you’ll be hosting friends and family for the holidays and will soon pull out all those beautiful decorations. Regrouping and decluttering before you add gifts and guests will make the fall and winter seasons even sweeter! These fall overhaul tips can boost your mood while providing a welcoming place to relax as the seasons’ change.

Decluttering & Organization

1. Take Charge of Your Closet

One of the easiest ways to know if you’re wearing most of what is hanging in your closet is to reverse your hangers the opposite way. Each time that you wear an item turn the hanger the right way. At the end of the season, you’ll have a solid idea of what needs to go due to not being worn.

2. Donate, Regift, or Recycle Unused Household Items

Donate gently used clothes & toys to shelters and other community-focused organizations that accept donations if possible.

3. Organize in Storage Totes

Keeping organized is no easy feat, and we’ve all been there. Separating and storing seasonal items, craft supplies, decorations, and more into their designated storage totes will make things easy to find when the time comes.

Fall Cleaning Tips

Living Areas

  • Vacuum all carpets and rugs, and vacuum your furniture. If you have a carpet cleaner, steam your floors and furniture.
  • Dust and wipe down all the hard surfaces such as bookshelves, end tables, dressers, and so on.
  • Wash all blankets and throw pillows
  • Wash all curtains and dust blinds
  • Clean all windows inside & out
  • Wipe down doorknobs, light switches, handrails, counters, and faucets with a disinfectant
  • Wipe down all baseboards
  • Dust off ceiling fans

Kitchen

  • Clean and disinfect the microwave, inside and out
  • Change the hood vent filter above your stove and clean off any grease from the hood
  • Use a plumbing safe cleaner for your garbage disposal
  • Pull the refrigerator out and vacuum the coils and the floor behind the unit
  • Clean out your pantry and, wipe down the shelves, donate any items that you may not use
  • Wash and disinfect your trash can
  • Clean out from under your sink and throw away any old cleaners
  • Clean out and disinfect the inside of the refrigerator and freezer
  • If applicable, run a self-clean cycle on your oven

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Scrub your sink and remove any build-up
  • Disinfect the shower and tub
  • Scrub all the grout in the shower with a grout safe cleaner
  • Clean the inside and outside of the toilet
  • Sweep and scrub the floors
  • Wipe down cabinets and vanity
  • Clean all of the mirrors
  • Wash your shower curtain and shower curtain liner

Exterior & Safety

  • Keep gutters free of leaves and tree branches
  • Sweep your patio and/or deck and keep free of leaves that could damage the finish
  • Power wash your outdoor lawn furniture and outdoor toys and prepare to store them for the winter
  • Change the batteries in your smoke and CO2 alarms throughout the home
  • Change your HVAC filter at least once every 30 days
  • Test your furnace and thermostat to make sure that it is properly functioning

 

Free Printable Checklist

We’ve included a free printable checklist just in case you are anything like us and want to keep a reminder hanging around.

 

It is our ultimate goal here at RentWise to be the best in the business. We take pride in our team and the properties that we manage. If you would like more information on how we can help make owning an investment property “Less Hassle, More Happy”- we would love to speak with you! Give us a call at 208-949-3083 or email courtney@rentwisepm.com

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