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5 Habits of Highly Successful Property Managers

Trevor Henson — Mon, 27 Aug 2018 18:01:51 +0000

Highly successful property managers have habits that make them more efficient and capable than most property managers. They set high standards for themselves and have strategies that allow them to meet them. The best property managers keep up with daily tasks using effective systems and technologies that allow them to automate certain tasks so they […]

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Property Managers and Apartment Siding: A Guide

Trevor Henson — Wed, 16 May 2018 20:44:17 +0000

Property Managers and Apartment Siding: A Guide For property managers, an apartment building’s siding is in many ways its’ first line of defense against the elements and energy efficiency. With the right siding, the apartment building will last longer, have better curb side appeal and save the landlord more money on heating and cooling bills. […]

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Moving? Choosing the Right Boxes Will Help

Trevor Henson — Wed, 28 Feb 2018 06:32:28 +0000

Getting ready to move means you (or your property managers) will probably spend more time thinking about boxes than at any other time in your life. Most tenants spend the weeks leading to their move hunting for anything and everything cardboard. Yet because you have to fit practically everything you own into boxes to make […]

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Property Manager’s Guide to Gutters and Downspouts

Trevor Henson — Tue, 16 Jan 2018 18:45:04 +0000

Property Manager’s Guide to Gutters and Downspouts Every landlord or property management company knows how important it is to have gutters and downspouts protecting their properties from water damage. Without them, rainwater can collect on the roof of the building or pool around the foundation of the building. Ultimately, creating the possibility of severe damage […]

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Internet Marketing Lead Generation Ecosystem for Property Managers

Trevor Henson — Tue, 19 Dec 2017 23:37:06 +0000

Internet Marketing Lead Generation Ecosystem For property management professionals in Los Angeles or any other market, finding their next tenants means leaving no stone unturned. The Internet has been a wonderful tool for finding and attracting new tenants to properties, as long as it’s used correctly. Unfortunately, far too many Internet marketing campaigns aren’t built […]

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Home Insurance Checklist for the New Homeowner and/or Landlord

Trevor Henson — Thu, 07 Dec 2017 00:41:10 +0000

Home Insurance Checklist for the New Homeowner There are many factors that can affect the type, cost and availability of homeowners insurance that you can get. Before you buy a new home as an investment property or for personal use, follow this home insurance checklist and understand how the resulting insurance quote may be affected. […]

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Disaster Preparation for Landlords: Flood

Trevor Henson — Mon, 30 Oct 2017 15:43:06 +0000

Disaster Preparation for Landlords: Floods and Flooding Disaster Preparation for Landlords: How solid is your Flood Plan? What steps have you, the landlord, or your property management company taken to reduce flood risk and mitigate flood water damage to your investment properties? We have included a few tips below that we use at our properties […]

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Checklist: Hiring a Window and Door Contractor

Trevor Henson — Mon, 25 Sep 2017 13:58:02 +0000

Checklist: Hiring a Window and Door Contractor The doors and windows of your apartment building or home are some of its most important features. They not only need to look good, but they need to be fitted properly to protect the tenants from the elements and unwanted guests. When you need to have doors and/or […]

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Checklist: DIY Home Energy Audit

Trevor Henson — Tue, 22 Aug 2017 16:37:38 +0000

Any homeowner or landlord in Los Angeles knows the feeling — a tiny twinge of dread before opening the utility bills. It might be what you expected or worse, but it’s hardly ever better than you expected. There’s just no way around the fact that American homes consume a lot of energy, and all those […]

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Step-By-Step Guide To Moving With Kids And Pets

Trevor Henson — Mon, 12 Jun 2017 21:54:01 +0000

No matter how you look at it, moving can be stressful — especially when you add kids and pets to the mix. Packing everything you own, changing routines and uprooting your household is a surefire recipe for stress no matter who you are. When you can’t understand why everything is in chaos, it’s even harder […]

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