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5 05, 2023

Real Property Management Shares Top Tips for Navigating the College Rental Market

2023-05-05T10:21:43-04:00May 5th, 2023|Tags: , , , |

Nation’s Leading Property Management Franchise Company Offers Expert Insight on College Rentals.

DALLASReal Property Management, a Neighborly® company, the nation’s leading full-service property management franchise brand, understands the rental process can be daunting for college students. To make the process easier, their experts have compiled a list of essential tips to make the college rental experience more seamless.

Before starting the rental property search, it is crucial to address some of the responsibilities that come with rentals as ignoring basic upkeep tasks could cost renters their security deposits and result in potential damage to the unit. Common rental responsibilities can include replacing light bulbs and detector batteries, changing the AC filter, making sure not to flush anything down the toilet except toilet paper (you will want to own a toilet plunger, too!), using an inexpensive hair catcher over every bathtub drain, avoiding carpet spills that may lead to staining, and taking out the trash.

“Finding your first rental property is an exciting milestone, but it also comes with great responsibility,” said Stacy Brown, Director of Technical Training at Real Property Management. “For first-time renters, enthusiasm can lead to making quick decisions that can result in a potentially bad renting experience.”

Below are key pointers to consider in your search to find the right place for your needs and budget:

  • Start Early: Begin your search for a rental property at least six months before the start of the academic year. This will give you ample time to explore different options, compare prices, and negotiate a lease.
  • Set a Budget: Determine how much you can afford to spend on rent each month, and factor in additional expenses like utilities, parking fees, and transportation costs.
  • Consider Location: Choose a rental property that is located near campus or on a convenient transportation route. This will make it easier to attend classes and social events.
  • Check Amenities: Look for rental properties that offer amenities such as laundry facilities, fitness centers, and Wi-Fi. These features can help make your college experience more enjoyable.
  • Read the Lease Carefully: Before signing a lease, make sure you read and understand all the terms and conditions. Pay close attention to details such as the move-in date, rent due date, and any penalties for breaking the lease.
  • Consider Roommates: Living with roommates can help you save money on rent and other expenses. However, make sure you choose roommates who are responsible, reliable, and compatible with your lifestyle.
  • Ask for References: Before signing a lease or renting, ask the landlord or property manager for references from current or previous tenants. This can help you get a better idea of what it’s like to live in a rental property.

Real Property Management provides full-service leasing, move-in, and move-out property inspections, property maintenance, management of tenant requests and emergencies, advertising and marketing, tenant screening, accounting, rent collection, legal evictions, and online reporting portals.

To learn more about Real Property Management and its services, visit www.realpropertymgt.com.

About Real Property Management:

Real Property Management, a Neighborly® company, is the largest property management franchise in North America, with more than 30 years of industry expertise providing full-service residential property management for thousands of investors and rental homeowners from more than 400 independently owned and operated locations worldwide. Acquired in 2018, Real Property Management is part of Neighborly®, the world’s largest home services company with more than 30 brands and 5,000 franchises collectively serving 12 million+ customers in six countries, focused on repairing, maintaining and enhancing homes and businesses. Neighborly® brands are found at Neighborly.com. For more information about Real Property Management, visit RealPropertyMgt.com.

6 12, 2022

Leading Nationwide Property Management Company Launches Property Investment Tool

2022-12-06T13:41:18-05:00December 6th, 2022|Tags: , , , |

Investors can view potential long-term asset wealth generation with new property management tool.

DALLAS — For intentional property investors, the right property management company can take the guesswork out of generating the best return on investment (ROI). Real Property Management, a Neighborly company, has been offering residential property management services throughout North America for more than 30 years, and recently launched the Wealth Optimizer Tool designed to support property investors looking to optimize their rental property’s ROI.

Smart property investors use a variety of metrics to analyze real estate investments. These metrics allow for comparing and tracking performance, but with the metrics, there is a balance of understanding real-world variables. Real Property Management’s Wealth Optimizer Tool is available to anyone and can help investors determine if a property is a good investment. The free property investment tool provides expert data on a rental property’s performance, future capital expenses, helps them analyze the potential of a future purchase and can help analyze the potential of a future purchase.

“Our franchise owners have been offering this type of hands-on assistance for analyzing the potential of a rental property for single and multi-property owners for the past five years. We wanted to build an online, user-friendly calculator that allowed rental-property investors to make their own custom adjustments on parameters,” said Jeff Pepperney, president of Real Property Management. “With access to advanced reporting in this tool, our streamlined processes and one-on-one intel help investors analyze current and future properties to maximize their rental income while minimizing expenses and inefficiencies.”

The interactive report pulls available data on property valuation based on users’ specified investment parameters. The tool allows users to view revenue, expenses, equity changes, cap rate, cash flow, gross yield, annualized return, and cash-on-cash return, in addition to some advanced reporting features. A key feature of the Wealth Optimizer Tool is the option to compare up to three properties when considering adding properties to their portfolio.

“We’re always looking to improve our value-add to property owners and provide comprehensive property management with superior service. This includes preserving investors’ assets and optimizing their ROI,” said Pepperney. “This tool is one more proof point of our brand promise, offering greater visibility into the performance of rental property portfolios.”

Along with helping intentional property investors realize rental property potential through wealth optimization, Real Property Management provides full-service leasing, move-in, and move-out property inspections, property maintenance, management of tenant requests and emergencies, advertising and marketing, tenant screening, accounting, rent collection, legal evictions, and online reporting portals.

To learn more about Real Property Management’s Wealth Optimizer service or to find a local professional, visit https://www.realpropertymgt.com/.

About Real Property Management®:

Real Property Management, a Neighborly® company, is the largest property management franchise in North America, with more than 30 years of industry expertise providing full-service residential property management for thousands of investors and rental homeowners from more than 400 independently owned and operated locations worldwide. Acquired in 2018, Real Property Management is part of Neighborly®, the world’s largest home services company with more than 30 brands and 5,000 franchises collectively serving 12 million+ customers in six countries, focused on repairing, maintaining and enhancing homes and businesses. Neighborly® brands are found at Neighborly.com. For more information about Real Property Management, visit RealPropertyMgt.com.

5 07, 2019

Former Marine Celebrates Personal Milestone on Independence Day with Keyrenter of Hampton Roads Property Management

2019-07-05T20:09:47-04:00July 5th, 2019|Tags: , , , , |

HAMPTON ROADS, Va. — Former Marine and retired law enforcement officer, Rodney Fentress, has more reasons than most to celebrate on the Fourth of July. Independence Day also marks a personal milestone for Rodney. It’s the one year anniversary of launching his successful business, Keyrenter of Hampton Roads Property Management.

After a 6-year enlistment with the Marine Corps, and 20-year career in law enforcement, Rodney  opened Keyrenter of Hampton Roads where he continues to protect and serve. He just does it in a different way. “Relocating can be financially and emotionally draining,” said Rodney. “It’s my job to minimize that stress by helping military families and civilians sell or lease their home to others.”

We all know that Hampton Roads has a large military community and that members of the military frequently relocate. Selling the family home isn’t always the best solution. Leasing it out can be a better choice. The rental industry is booming and Hampton Roads is no exception. Low inventory, rising rent rates, and the trend toward rentership in the U.S. makes owning rental property an attractive investment.

“At Keyrenter we take a proactive and consultative approach that makes people feel good about becoming a first-time landlord,” said Rodney. With an emphasis on technology and superior customer service, Keyrenter’s proactive approach is a breath of fresh air in the property management space. Franchisees from all over the country meet regularly to find ways to better serve their clients. Keyrenter was founded in Utah over a decade ago. After franchising, it has grown into a national brand with a presence in 17 states. Four offices are located in the State of Virginia.

Keyrenter of Hampton Roads is one of the fastest growing property management companies in the area. Their 5-star reviews and reputation for integrity are a testament to the quality of service provided.  People who know Rodney will tell you that he projects a sense of authority and commands respect wherever he goes. He’s earned it. When you meet him, you just know he’s got your back. That’s exactly what you want from the guy protecting your rental property.

To schedule a consultation with Rodney visit KeyrenterHamptonRoads.com.

For franchising info visit Keyrenter.com/franchise/

Keyrenter’s full range of services include:

  • Assist Owners and Investors with Leasing Services
  • Assist Owners and Investors with Buying and Selling Properties
  • Rental Market Analysis
  • Rental Licensing, DCRA Inspections, RAD registration
  • Syndicated Advertising
  • Enhanced Tenant Screening
  • Video Inspections
  • Payment Processing for Mortgages, Property Taxes, Property Insurance, HOA fees
  • Maintenance Management
  • 24-hour Emergency Maintenance Hotline
  • Quick and Accurate Reconciled Owner Statements
  • Online Rental Payment Processing via ACH
  • Convenient Online Owner Portal
27 06, 2019

Keyrenter Annapolis Property Management Assists Military Families and Landlords in Anne Arundel County Maryland

2019-06-27T23:35:31-04:00June 27th, 2019|Tags: , , , , |

ANNAPOLIS, Md. — It’s peak moving season in Anne Arundel County and Keyrenter Property Management Annapolis is assisting military families and landlords with the process. There is a large population of enlisted people in the area and many of them are renting single family homes from do-it-yourself landlords. It’s important that they all understand the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) and how it impacts their lease agreements. Otherwise they could lose thousands of dollars.

The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) provides protection for individuals called to active duty in the military. Failure to follow SCRA or other Fair Housing Guidelines is a costly mistake that do-it-yourself (DIY) landlords and tenants don’t want to make. “Having systems in place to ensure compliance is the best way to avoid potential issues,” said Mark Miller of Keyrenter Annapolis. “Knowing how to reduce vacancy rates will increase the return on your real estate investment.”

Mark was a novice do-it-yourself landlord for years after purchasing his first rental property at age 23.  He learned the basics of property management the hard way.  After retiring from his 24-year career at the Montgomery County Police Department, he teamed up with Keyrenter, a national franchisor specializing in single family home management. After acquiring his real estate license and honing his skills, he opened Keyrenter Annapolis Property Management. His strong leadership and management abilities combined with a natural propensity toward service made his career change the perfect fit.

“People love the idea of owning rental property until tenant issues or maintenance emergencies arise,” said Mark. Many do-it-yourself landlords find the job stressful and mistakenly think it’s too expensive to hire a professional property manager. In actuality, studies show that it actually increases your bottom line. It’s the little things that make a difference:

  • Enhanced tenant screening
  • Syndicated advertising
  • Move-in and move-out inspections with pictures
  • Consistent proactive maintenance processes

When Mark isn’t taking care of his clients, you might find him volunteering as a youth sports coach for rugby. He’s also an instructor and practitioner of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. It’s Mark’s mission in life to be of service to others.

For a complimentary quote and comprehensive rental analysis, call Mark at 410-834-5555 or visit Keyrenter Annapolis Property Management.

For franchise information contact Keyrenter.com/franchise/.

Keyrenter’s full range of services include:

  • Assist Owners and Investors with Leasing Services
  • Assist Owners and Investors with Buying and Selling Properties
  • Rental Market Analysis
  • Rental Licensing, DCRA Inspections, RAD registration
  • Syndicated Advertising
  • Enhanced Tenant Screening
  • Video Inspections
  • Payment Processing for Mortgages, Property Taxes, Property Insurance, HOA fees
  • Maintenance Management
  • 24-hour Emergency Maintenance Hotline
  • Quick and Accurate Reconciled Owner Statements
  • Online Rental Payment Processing via ACH
  • Convenient Online Owner Portal
30 05, 2019

Keyrenter Washington DC Adds Rental Licensing to a Seamless Property Management Process

2019-05-30T11:10:45-04:00May 30th, 2019|Tags: , , , , |

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Military veteran Ryan Davis was living his dream as an Army helicopter pilot when a series of unfortunate events changed his life. Ryan calls the experience “a hard landing.”  After countless hours of physical therapy, he realized that a long-term military career was no longer an option. “It wasn’t the accident or injury that scared me,” said Ryan. “Not knowing how I would feed my family–now that’s scary.”

Beyond his military experience, impressive core values, and a natural propensity to serve others, the skillset Ryan acquired in his youth was pretty much limited to building construction. Ryan is proud of his handyman ability but that alone wasn’t enough for him. With the help of a career coach, he found the perfect fit in Keyrenter Property Management and made the leap into entrepreneurship.

After achieving his real estate and franchise licenses, Ryan opened Keyrenter Alexandria where he specializes in residential property management of single family homes and small multi-family properties. With Alexandria being home to the Pentagon and Fort Belvoir, many of his clients are military service members who are also property investors or former do-it-yourself landlords. Ryan speaks their language and understands the SCRA (The Servicemember Civil Relief Act). That’s important with the high population of military and DOD families in the area. When they get orders to move, knowing the ropes helps Ryan turn properties quickly and reduce vacancies; something every landlord appreciates.

You’ll find nothing but 5-star reviews for Keyrenter Alexandria Property Management. That’s just one differentiator that sets Ryan apart from his competitors. Others include:

  • One Point of Contact
  • Video Tour Marketing
  • Premium Advertising
  • Secure Property Showings
  • Enhanced Tenant Screening
  • Routine Inspections
  • Videos of Move-In and Move-Out Inspections
  • Drive-By Property Checks
  • Timely Rent Payments

Carving out a piece of the property management market is tough with all the competition in the area but Ryan’s not worried. He has something his competitors don’t. Ryan’s family is his Why. When you combine that with Keyrenter’s training and support, you have a winning recipe for success.

To learn how Ryan can provide a stress-free landlord experience visit Keyrenter Alexandria Property Management.

Keyrenter’s full range of services include:

  • Assist Owners and Investors with Leasing Services
  • Assist Owners and Investors with Buying and Selling Properties
  • Rental Market Analysis
  • Rental Licensing, DCRA Inspections, RAD registration
  • Syndicated Advertising
  • Enhanced Tenant Screening
  • Video Inspections
  • Payment Processing for Mortgages, Property Taxes, Property Insurance, HOA fees
  • Maintenance Management
  • 24-hour Emergency Maintenance Hotline
  • Quick and Accurate Reconciled Owner Statements
  • Online Rental Payment Processing via ACH
  • Convenient Online Owner Portal
23 05, 2019

Keyrenter Washington DC Adds Rental Licensing to a Seamless Property Management Process

2019-05-23T16:02:48-04:00May 23rd, 2019|Tags: , , , , |

WASHINGTON — Keyrenter Washington DC Property Management announced the expansion of services to include Rental Licensing. This addition of services is a relief to its residential landlord clients in the DC area.

All rental properties in DC are required to have a rental license.  Simplified, the four-stage process involves tax registration, a basic business license, RAD registration and a DCRA inspection.  The RAD portion is especially important for owners to ensure their property is exempt from Rent Control.  The procedure can be complicated and time consuming.

In a city that heavily advocates rights of tenants, Keyrenter cannot stress enough the importance of using a Property Manager.  Landlord-Tenant disputes can carry on for years while homeowners lose valuable rental income.  While helping property owners and investors minimize exposure to potential litigation, Keyrenter advocates for their clients in Landlord and Tenant legal situations.  Most homeowners turn to property management companies after they’re challenged by savvy tenants and subjected to the lengthy process of landlord-tenant court.

Residential property investment has become a popular tool among both small and large investors. Although cloud-based technology offers software solutions to do-it-yourselfer’s trying to save a buck, savvy landlords and property investors understand the value of professional management services such as those offered by Keyrenter Washington DC.

“Our expertise reduces vacancy and increases return on investment,” said Debbie Gomes, Founder of Keyrenter Washington DC. “Our clients don’t have the time or inclination for tedious tasks associated with residential property management. Some live abroad and depend on us to provide a seamless management process from start to finish.  Exceptional customer service experience is our top priority.” 

Keyrenter’s full range of services include:

Assist Owners and Investors with Leasing Services
Assist Owners and Investors with Buying and Selling Properties
Rental Market Analysis
Rental Licensing, DCRA Inspections, RAD registration
Syndicated Advertising
Enhanced Tenant Screening
Video Inspections
Payment Processing for Mortgages, Property Taxes, Property Insurance, HOA fees
Maintenance Management
24-hour Emergency Maintenance Hotline
Quick and Accurate Reconciled Owner Statements
Online Rental Payment Processing via ACH
Convenient Online Owner Portal

To obtain a free comprehensive rental analysis of your property visit Keyrenter Washington DC Property Management or call Debbie Gomes at (202) 838-6000.