Property Management Blog

Blog Post Should You Allow Pets in Your Rental Property?
By Middleton Street Property Management - Sunday, August 4, 2019

Should You Allow Pets in Your Rental Property?

One of the many important decisions you will make as a landlord is whether pets will be allowed in your rental property. Did you know that 68% of U.S. households have a pet? Allowing pets in your property is your opportunity to have more applicants interested. Most pet owner...
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Blog Post Vacancies
By Middleton Street Property Management - Sunday, July 28, 2019

Vacancies

A vacancy is the number one cause of money loss. Property owners lose thousands of dollars because of prolonged vacancy periods. It is typically the highest expense for a rental property and you need to avoid them as much as possible.  A vacancy can happen for several rea...
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Blog Post Self-Manage Your Investment Property
By Middleton Street Property Management - Sunday, July 21, 2019

Self-Manage Your Investment Property

Many property owners don’t want to hire a property management company to save a few dollars, but self-management comes with its own set of challenges. Property management requires a lot of time and energy. In order to decide what option is the best, you must be aware of and...
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Blog Post Landlord Insurance
By Middleton Street Property Management - Sunday, July 14, 2019

Landlord Insurance

Whether you own one rental property or 200, you want to make sure you and your investments are properly protected. Global warming increases natural disasters. They are becoming more common, 2018 was the fourth-costliest year for natural disasters in history, according to Muni...
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Blog Post Lease Signing
By Middleton Street Property Management - Sunday, July 7, 2019

Lease Signing

The lease signing is your real introduction to the tenant. This is your opportunity to set up the standards and outline what your expectations are during the time they live in your property. The lease is a legally binding contract. It is a formal contract between the tenant a...
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Blog Post Tenant Onboarding Process
By Middleton Street Property Management - Sunday, June 30, 2019

Tenant Onboarding Process

The tenant onboarding process is the tenant's first impression of you as a landlord. This is where your tenant-landlord relationship will start. Remember customer satisfaction is the key to any business and property management is no exception. So, as a landlord, a good tenant...
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Blog Post Main Inspections You Should Conduct
By Middleton Street Property Management - Sunday, June 16, 2019

Main Inspections You Should Conduct

Purchasing a rental home is probably one of the largest investments you will ever make. You want to keep your investment in great shape. Lack of regular maintenance to your property could jeopardize its value. Property inspections are vital, and they can prevent problems befo...
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Blog Post Tips For Tenant Screening
By Middleton Street Property Management - Sunday, June 9, 2019

Tips For Tenant Screening

There are a lot of great tenants out there. People who are going to pay their rent on time, treat your rental property with respect and be responsible, but as every landlord knows not every tenant turns out that way. Tenant screening is a vital part of the leasing process. A ...
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Blog Post Tips for New Landlords
By Middleton Street Property Management - Sunday, June 2, 2019

Tips for New Landlords

If you’re thinking of becoming a landlord for the first time, follow these useful tips to help you on your way. Property management is a business Managing a property is not a hobby. Even if your rental property is not your main job you shouldn’t treat it like a hob...
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Blog Post Responsibilities of Landlords
By Middleton Street Property Management - Sunday, May 26, 2019

Responsibilities of Landlords

As a rental owner, you need to decide if you are going to manage the property yourself or hire a property management company. Owning a rental home can be exciting with the opportunity to earn passive income, but if you are going to go at it alone there are some responsibiliti...
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