Property Management
How to Write A Good Property Listing
Writing an effective property listing is an important step for landlords, as it’s the first point of contact between you and potential tenants. An engaging, informative, and well-structured listing can significantly decrease the time your property stays on the market. Here are some key tips to help you create a listing that stands out: Why…
Read MoreHow to Spot and Avoid Professional Tenants
Hi, this is Tanya with Envy Property Management. In the world of rental homes, there is a term housing providers have coined “Professional Tenant” This title will make even the most seasoned of Housing Provider’s shutter. A professional tenant is someone who understands the legal loopholes and technicalities in order to game the system to…
Read More8 Fundamental Tasks Landlords Must Do
Hi, this is Tanya with Envy Property Management. With the start of the new year, as a landlord, you should also be looking at the tasks that need to be done for your investment properties. You know there are daily, monthly, and periodic tasks that need to be done in order to stay on top…
Read More5 Fundamental Habits of Savvy Landlords
Becoming a successful landlord doesn’t happen overnight. Even the most efficient housing providers with the most lucrative tenancies have created their success by developing very important habits. Developing strategic methods of getting tasks done can help you organize your time better, streamline business operations, and build a solid reputation. In most cases, developing solid daily…
Read MoreHow Landlords Should Know Whether to Self Manage or Hire a Professional
For many potential landlords who are unfamiliar with real estate investing, the thought of owning a rental property can be very alluring. After all, all you do is purchase a property, place tenants and collect a monthly check…right? Wrong, what is not often factored into this decision is the actual property management of the investment—or…
Read MoreShould Landlords Treat Tenants Like Friends?
Hi, this is Tanya at Envy Property Management. A good housing provider should maintain a middle-ground when it comes to relationships with their tenants. But does this mean you can’t be friends with them? Some may argue that you should never make friends with your tenants, but there are others that insist that there is…
Read MoreWhat Home Repairs are Landlords NOT Responsible For?
Discerning the difference between tenant-related damages and normal wear and tear in rental properties can get very confusing. However, there are guidelines available to help make the final decision on whether the tenant should be held responsible or the landlord for damages to the property. So what home repairs are housing providers responsible for? To…
Read More4 Signs of an Overworked Landlord
Hi, this is Tanya at Envy Property Management. Whether you’ve recently become a landlord or you’ve been renting out properties for years, there will always be headaches associated with being a landlord. But what you don’t want is to become an overworked, overstressed, and unhappy landlord. That’s why today I want to talk about 4…
Read MoreProperty Management Horror Stories
Being in the property management industry can definitely have its fair share of horror stories. Since starting Envy Property Management in 2015, we certainly haven’t been exempt from our own book of stories that will be told for years to come. Today I want to share with you our top 3 property management horror stories. …
Read MoreWhat are the Qualities of the Ideal Tenant?
Hi this is Tanya at Envy Property Management. A savvy landlord will go to great lengths to find a good qualified tenant for their investment property. The most ideal residents are those that have a proven track record of financial responsibility and rule-abiding, respectful behavior. It’s not always easy to find the perfect tenant who…
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