by Scott Shine | Nov 20, 2025 | Owner Education, Property Management Education
To furnish or not to furnish…that is the question. And really, the answer to this question depends on the type of property you’re renting out. It depends on the ideal tenants you have identified to rent your home. So, before you decide whether or not to offer...
by Scott Shine | Oct 16, 2025 | Owner Education, Property Management Education
Texas is known for quite a few things, and mild summers are not one of them. It gets hot here. Really hot. One of the most expensive systems in your rental property is the HVAC system. You need to have that system working as well as it can in your rental property....
by Scott Shine | Sep 18, 2025 | Owner Education, Property Management Education
Why are we always so focused on retaining residents? That’s easy. Resident retention rates have a direct impact on the profitability of your investment properties. Vacancy and turnover are expensive, and every time you lose a resident at the end of a lease term,...
by Scott Shine | Aug 21, 2025 | Owner Education, Property Management Education
There are a number of excellent reasons to partner with a local Temple property management expert. There’s the rent collection and the leasing and the maintenance expertise, as well as the technology and the communication. You’ll work with someone who understands the...
by Scott Shine | Jul 17, 2025 | Owner Education, Property Management Education
Managing rental properties is not just about finding tenants—it’s about finding the right tenants. The right tenants have all the qualities you already expect. They pay rent on time. They take care of the property. They follow the terms of the lease agreement, and...
by Scott Shine | Jun 19, 2025 | Owner Education, Property Management Education
Natural disasters are certainly not our favorite thing to think about, but the truth is: that they can strike at any moment. You have seen what a wildfire can do, or a major flood event. As a landlord in Killeen, ensuring both your rental property and tenants are...