A Policy for Maintenance? How to get a grip on costs that just seem to evade control?  That's our topic today. In 2023, when business turns a little sour, cuts to maintenance are often the easiest, no-brainer response to lowering property management costs. Of course, that impacts residents and HOA members, if it's applied in…

How to Hire a Property Maintenance Company Landlords and asset managers understand the cost benefits of cutting maintenance and repair costs by hiring a local property maintenance service firm. From snow removal to furnace repairs to emergency roofing patches, many of these services they provide help you offload the work you're not efficient with. From…

Spring Property Maintenance Checklist Spring of 2023 is not far off! Maintenance staff are readying themselves for their spring schedule of fixes and repairs to keep assets in top condition. Owners feel good when their properties look good, serve tenants well and their property values are protected. Spring is a special part of your complete…

Summer 2023 Test of Your HVAC Mid Summer heat and humidity brings extraordinary climate conditions for tenants and property managers in many cities, states and countries. Texas is a case in point with sizzling 100+ degree days already and more expected ahead. The infrastructure is under extreme pressure and never has there been a stronger…

Best Brands for Rental Properties As we enter the spring maintenance season, quite a few property managers will be tasked to repair, replace or upgrade everything from kitchen appliances, washers and dryers, to fixing toilets, pipes, roofs and windows that are leaking. All those maintenance, repairs and replacement expenses represent a continuous drain on your…