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Tenant Background Checks Infographic

May 8, 2017

When do-it-yourself (DIY) landlords do leasing without proper tenant background checks, including criminal check, income verification, and previous landlord references, [...] Read more

Video: Realities of Being a Landlord

May 1, 2017

Realities of Being a Landlord Video Transcript Thank you for choosing Real Property Management. We look forward to helping [...] Read more

Video: Managing Single Family Residences as a Landlord

April 24, 2017

Managing Single Family Residences as a Landlord Transcript We didn’t plan to be in the rental business, it just happened. [...] Read more

Video: Real Property Management – Institutional Investors

April 17, 2017

Real Property Management – Institutional Investors Transcript I manage a portfolio of hundreds of single-family homes across the country. These [...] Read more

Video: Real Property Management – Private Investors

April 10, 2017

Real Property Management – Private Investors Video Transcript Curtis White: I’ve been investing in rental homes for years, and I’ve [...] Read more

Flooring Options for Your Rental Home: Which is Best?

April 3, 2017

What are the best flooring options for your rental home? Wood, vinyl, carpet, tile…The list goes on. What type of [...] Read more

Quiz: Should You be a Landlord

March 27, 2017

Are you considering becoming a landlord? Make sure that your strengths, personality, and schedule fit with the daily expectations and [...] Read more

Renting Out Your Home | Initial Legal Concerns and Costs

March 20, 2017

So you have decided to make some extra money by renting out your home. Before making the leap, there are [...] Read more

Video: You Care About Your Rental Property – So Do We

March 13, 2017

Here is the latest Real Property Management video, which is about those who invest in rental properties. Video Transcript Narrator: [...] Read more

Federal Fair Housing Act Quiz

March 6, 2017

What’s your knowledge of the Federal Fair Housing Act? Are you in compliance with tenant applications? Take our ten question [...] Read more

Household Maintenance Quiz

February 27, 2017

What’s your household maintenance IQ? How often do some common items require maintenance? Take our five question quiz at the [...] Read more

Video: How to Choose a Property Management Company

February 20, 2017

Here’s our video with information on questions a landlord should ask before selecting a property management company for their investment [...] Read more

Quiz: What’s Your Tenant Screening IQ?

February 13, 2017

Tenant screening is a key part of being a landlord, and helps to ensure that you have quality tenants in [...] Read more

Signing a Lease and Tenant Move In | Time and Costs Required

February 6, 2017

Signing a Lease and Tenant Move In | Time and Costs Required Our journey has taken us from determining market [...] Read more

Rental Property Repair Quiz

January 30, 2017

There are many misconceptions about rental property repair. Take our quiz at the following link to test your knowledge: Rental [...] Read more

You Make The Call: When Does “No Heat” Mean Uninhabitable?

January 23, 2017

With winter here and recent frigid temperatures nationwide, issues regarding heating systems often arise. A landlord is required to maintain [...] Read more

Video: Landlords – Don’t Do-It-Yourself | Let Us be Your Property Manager

January 16, 2017

Check out our video that describes many of the things that your Real Property Management office does for landlords. We [...] Read more

Video: Real Property Management – Leave the Hard Work Up to Us

January 9, 2017

Many of us have first-hand experience renting a home or apartment at some point in our lives. While to some, [...] Read more

Rental Property Maintenance Myths

January 2, 2017

Rental Property Maintenance Myths There are several recurring rumors regarding rental repairs, and many misinformed myths misconstruing maintenance matters. While [...] Read more

Five Simple Steps to a Rent Ready Home

December 26, 2016

Five Simple Steps to a Rent Ready Home Many property managers and landlords believe that a quick sweep through the [...] Read more

New HUD Guidelines Support Fair Housing Act

December 19, 2016

New HUD Guidelines for renting to persons with Limited English Proficiency. “It is not our differences that divide us. It [...] Read more

Tenant Applications | Time & Costs Required

December 12, 2016

Finding the right tenant is the most important step in renting out your home. Many landlords are lured by someone [...] Read more

Rental Advertising | Time and Cost to Advertise Your Rental Home

December 5, 2016

What is the Time and Cost for Rental Advertising? You have gone through the initial legal concerns and have your [...] Read more

Unique Holiday Gifts

November 28, 2016

Unique Holiday Gifts The holidays will be here soon, and so it’s time for many to start shopping for gifts. [...] Read more

Showing Your Rental Property Safely and Effectively

November 21, 2016

To show a rental property to a new tenant, many first time landlords simply show up at the scheduled time [...] Read more

5 Reasons to Have a Rental Property Inspection

November 14, 2016

A regular rental property inspection is an invaluable service for your investment! Have you had a rental property inspection lately? [...] Read more

Showing Rental Property | Time and Cost to Show Your Rental Home

November 7, 2016

Showing Rental Property Having researched and followed applicable laws with regard to renting out your property, setting an appropriate rent [...] Read more

Halloween Isn’t Just For Kids Anymore

October 31, 2016

It’s not news that adults have stolen Halloween; the holiday has been rapidly coming of age for years now. To [...] Read more

Water Heater Maintenance – Clean The Filter

October 24, 2016

Water Heater Maintenance – Clean The Filter Water heater maintenance is fairly straightforward, and many property owners know how to [...] Read more

Property Management Cost is Rising

October 17, 2016

The cost of property management is rising. The U.S. Department of Labor is changing the regulations for so-called “white collar” [...] Read more

Renting Out Your House | Property Preparation

October 10, 2016

After you have gone through the exercise of understanding your state and local laws with regard to renting out your [...] Read more

Landlord Obligations This Fall

October 3, 2016

With summer fading into memory, many landlords are looking forward to snow removal and winter rain. But wait, did you [...] Read more

Real Property Management Acadiana Receives 2016 Best of Lafayette Award

September 26, 2016

Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Real Property Management Acadiana Receives 2016 Best of Lafayette Award Lafayette Award Program Honors the [...] Read more

Tenant Eviction Laws Quiz | What Must Be Included In Every State?

September 19, 2016

No one wants to hear the word eviction in conjunction with their own rental property. It usually means there have [...] Read more

Fair Housing Act – What it Means to you

September 12, 2016

As a rental home owner, you want quality tenants who will pay their rent on time and take care of [...] Read more

Real Property Management Named Franchisor of the Year

September 5, 2016

Leading Property Management Company Hopes to Add Approximately 40 New Offices this Year, Fuels Growth through Leadership and Technology Investments [...] Read more

How Good is Your Tenant Selection Criteria?

August 29, 2016

The temptation to get someone into your vacant property quickly is one every landlord deals with. Reducing non-revenue producing periods [...] Read more

Top 5 Property Management Myths

August 22, 2016

Are you avoiding hiring a property manager because you think they are too expensive or don’t really do much? [...] Read more

How Can Rental Property Income Supplement Retirement Income?

August 15, 2016

While there are many benefits to owning rental property, Real Property Management answers the big question, “How can rental property [...] Read more

The Best and Worst Markets for Buying a Rental

August 8, 2016

Original article by HousingWire A new report by RealtyTrac, shows the best and worst markets for buying a rental property. [...] Read more

Simple but Effective Ideas to Enhance Curb Appeal

August 1, 2016

Looking for ideas to enhance curb appeal at your rental property? A rental home with a nice curb appeal can [...] Read more

Customer Profile: A Real Property Management Review

July 25, 2016

Good Things Happen When You Treat Owners and Tenants Well We often hear praise and receive letters from our property [...] Read more

Spotlight: Millennial Franchise Owners

July 18, 2016

Millennials. Are they lazy or the next great generation? Meet these Millennial franchise owners before making up your mind. [...] Read more

7 Ways to Conserve Water Outdoors

July 12, 2016

Tip of the Month – Seven Ways to Conserve Water Outdoors U.S. homeowners use 30 percent of their water outdoors, [...] Read more

Property Management Industry

June 27, 2016

Trending: The Rise of the Property Management Industry There are approximately 80,000 property managers in the United States. Approximately two-thirds [...] Read more

Nightmare: Tenant Screening, Bankruptcy, and Eviction

June 15, 2016

Nightmare: Tenant Screening, Bankruptcy and Eviction Tenant Screening Bankruptcy and Eviction Naveen is a local St. Louis doctor who deals [...] Read more

RPM ACADIANA 2015 Best of Lafayette Award

August 19, 2015

Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE RPM Acadiana Receives 2015 Best of Lafayette Award Lafayette Award Program Honors the Achievement LAFAYETTE [...] Read more

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