Property Management Blog

Post-COVID Evictions

Evicting tenants is part of property management, no matter what's happening with the economy. However, data found that there have been approximately 1,074,715 evictions nationwide since the COVID-19 pandemic.If you're a landlord or own investment property in Minneapolis, ...

Real Estate Asset Management: Best Practices That Put Money in Your Pocket

Investing in real estate can be a great financial choice, but how much you stand to make can vary a lot.Your approach to real estate asset management will determine your profits, so you don't want to be lazy. Putting in the work and doing things strategically is the key to ma...

Pros and Cons of Allowing Pets in Your Rental Property

You might notice more people applying for rental properties with pets lately. If you see this trend, you might wonder if you should allow pets.Allowing pets in a rental property provides many benefits, but you must also realize the drawbacks of allowing pets. Pets are popular amo...

Is Outsourcing Your Tenant Screening Process a Good Idea?

Among the many tasks landlords need to do is tenant screening. This is a thorough and detailed process that can take time.If you want to do this yourself, you need resources and experience in tenant screening. Using professional screeners can be useful and provide you with peace ...

Rental Analysis Tips for First-Time Landlords

You've taken the exciting leap into the world of property management in Minneapolis. But before you jump ahead, let's address a factor that can make or break your success as a landlord: rental analysis.First-time landlords can easily fall victim to common tripwires such a...

5 Big Benefits of Tenant Background Checks for Landlords

Renting homes isn't just a cultural staple in the Twin Cities. Built-to-rent housing is on the rise, too. Because there are so many rental possibilities, it's important that you use tenant background check technology to ensure that you find high-quality renters.Read on to...

Legal and Optional Tenant Maintenance Responsibilities

Did you know that about 70% of rental properties are owned by individual investors? If you are one of those property owners, just know that you are not alone.It is understandable to get overwhelmed about running every aspect of your apartment building. Part of this may be managin...

Benefits of Online Portals for Owners and Tenants

With 36% of households renting, there's a clear demand for strong rental properties. If you're an owner, you want to do everything you can to make your property appealing. That means using online portals to streamline processes.Keep reading to learn more about why you nee...

Eviction Protection Plans for Your Rental Properties in Minneapolis, Minnesota

Eviction protection is key if you are going to be a landlord in Minneapolis. Last year, there were over 22,000 evictions filed in Minnesota.If you own rental property in this state, you have to be aware of the chances of having a tenant eviction here. Because of this, you need to...

5 Ways Landlords Can Manage Stress Effectively

It's astounding that almost 80% of Americans say they've experienced health issues from too much stress.Some jobs are much more stressful than others. For instance, being a landlord comes with its fair share of responsibilities and challenges. Managing rental properties c...