Property Management Blog

5 Profitable Reasons To Start a Real Estate Agent Referral Program

Have you ever wondered how powerhouse brands like Tesla achieve their skyrocketing success? Their ground-breaking referral program deserves a significant share of the credit.By their second round, Tesla was reaping a staggering 42x return on each dollar spent on the program. Now,...

What to Look For When Upgrading Fencing in Your HOA

What to Look For When Upgrading Fencing in Your HOAWhen it comes to upgrading fences in an HOA community, selecting the right contractor will solve 90% of the potential headaches before they ever start. Whether you're a self-managing HOA preparing for a project or an HOA...

Is Tenant Screening in San Antonio, Texas Worth It?

With a population of more than 1.5 million people, San Antonio is the 7th most populated city in the U.S. It is also the 2nd most populated city in Texas. This means the tenant pool for rental properties is large.While the tenant pool is large, not all tenants will have a flawles...

Landlord FAQ - Tenant Breaks their lease

Disclaimer: I’m not an attorney, and I’m not practicing law or giving legal advice in this post. You should always seek the advice of a licensed attorney for legal advice - if you need a recommendation for an excellent landlord-tenant attorney, feel free to reach out,...

Normal Wear and Tear vs Property Damage

What is Normal Wear and Tear?Normal wear and tear refers to the inevitable and natural deterioration that occurs over time in rental units due to aging and everyday use. Carpets get walked on, paint fades from the sun, and things get worn out. That's no fault of the tena...

The Key to Long-Lasting Water Heaters Flushing Every Spring

The Science Behind ItSediment buildup is a common issue in water heaters, affecting their efficiency and lifespan. The accumulation of sediment inside the water heater tank can result in valve blockage, causing leaks and a range of other complications. This leads to increased ene...

The Benefits of Hiring a Professional Property Management Company

How much time do you spend responding to inquiries, scheduling maintenance, and hunting down rent checks? That's time and energy you could spend finding new investment properties in San Antonio instead!With the right property management solutions, you can save valuable time w...

FAQ: Does PMI Property Management San Antonio require owners to accept pets?

FAQ: Does PMI Property Management San Antonio require owners to accept pets?One question that many landlords ask us is, "Do you require that owners accept pets?" The answer varies among companies. However, at our property management firm, we encourage but do not mandate...

Tenant Portal: 5 Benefits of Online Portals for Owners and Tenants

With a total of 44,590 houses for rent added to the San Antonio, TX, housing market from 2012 to 2022, more people than ever are part of a tenant-landlord agreement.If you are a landlord this means that as renting becomes more common so does the ease of managing tenants and livin...

The Cost of Cutting Corners When Managing an Investment Property

Who doesn't love a good deal? As a landlord, when faced with the cost of necessary property maintenance, you might be tempted to go for a less expensive option that lets you get a repair solved quickly, so you and the tenants can return to the norm.Then, two weeks later, the ...