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Tenant Background Checks Infographic

May 8, 2017 by jpritchard | No Comments

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 by jpritchard | No Comments

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 by jpritchard | No Comments

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 by jpritchard | No Comments

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 by jpritchard | No Comments

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 by jpritchard | No Comments

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 by jpritchard | No Comments

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 by jpritchard | No Comments

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 by jpritchard | No Comments

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 by jpritchard | No Comments

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 by jpritchard | No Comments

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 by jpritchard | No Comments

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 by jpritchard | No Comments

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 by jpritchard | No Comments

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 by jpritchard | No Comments

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 by jpritchard | No Comments

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 by jpritchard | No Comments

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 by jpritchard | No Comments

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 by jpritchard | No Comments

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 by jpritchard | No Comments

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 by jpritchard | No Comments

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 by jpritchard | No Comments

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 by jpritchard | No Comments

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 by jpritchard | No Comments

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 by jpritchard | No Comments

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 by jpritchard | No Comments

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 by jpritchard | No Comments

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 by jpritchard | No Comments

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 by jpritchard | No Comments

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 by jpritchard | No Comments

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 by jpritchard | No Comments

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 by jpritchard | No Comments

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 by jpritchard | No Comments

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 by jpritchard | No Comments

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 by jpritchard | No Comments

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 by jpritchard | No Comments

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 by jpritchard | No Comments

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 by jpritchard | No Comments

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 by jpritchard | No Comments

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 by jpritchard | No Comments

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 by jpritchard | No Comments

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 by jpritchard | No Comments

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 by jpritchard | No Comments

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 by jpritchard | No Comments

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 by shelton03 | No Comments

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 by shelton03 | No Comments

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 by shelton03 | No Comments

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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