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Are you renting out your home for the first time? Or, has a tenant recently moved out and your home is now vacant? Either way, your success at filling a rental vacancy starts with writing a good property listing.  You’ll want to write one that will immediately grasp the attention of prospective tenants when they are scrolling through listings.  A great property listing is one that contains three important elements: quality photos, an engaging narrative, and a strong description. And that’s where this article comes in! After reading through this…

To be a successful landlord, you must first understand your tenants' wants. This will not only help you secure the best tenants quickly, but it will also help you retain your current tenants. And, as with any service, if you offer more and provide more value, you can charge more.  In this article, McKenna & Vane Property Management focuses on the top amenities every landlord should consider for their rental property!  Smart Upgrades Renters prefer anything that uses technology to make their lives easier. Property owners and renters alike ca…

Being a landlord can be a lucrative career. However, just like any other business, it isn’t without risks. One such risk is rental damage.  Now, rental damage can occur in two ways: normal wear and tear and excessive damage. In this blog, you’ll learn their differences, and know your rights when they occur!  What Constitutes Normal Wear and Tear? The definition isn’t really straightforward, but normal wear and tear is generally described as the damage that occurs in a unit by a tenant living their day-to-day life.  So, what does this mean to yo…

It can be lucrative to rent out your home and become a landlord. Successful property owners not only see the financial gains and tax deductions, but they can also see an appreciation of their rental investment. But rental property management isn’t without its challenges. It comes with a lot of tenant issues, chief among these being complaints from tenants - an unavoidable part of being a landlord. Yet, if not approached well, tenant complaints can derail your investment significantly. On the other hand, managing complaining residents well is pr…

Property damage is inevitable especially when renting out the space to tenants. That being said, there are still steps that the property owner can take to help reduce instances of damage.  If you want to learn how to protect your rental properties from damages keep reading! Implement a Thorough Tenant Screening Process Before allowing a tenant to reside in the rental, you should always perform a screening. In the screening, you want to look at the tenant's employment history, perform a general background check and look at their credit score. It…