San Antonio Property Management Blog

Pros and Cons of Renting Out Your Home as a First-Time Landlord

The Pros and Cons of Renting Out Your Home as a First-Time Landlord Stepping into the world of property rentals can be intimidating, especially if you're considering renting out your single-family home for the first time. As a first-time landlord, there are a lot of factors t...

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...

Define Tenant and Owner Responsibilities in Advance

Here's Why You Need to Define Tenant and Owner Responsibilities in AdvanceIt's no secret that a successful landlord-tenant relationship hinges on good communication and clearly defined responsibilities. But if it's obvious, why is it so often overlooked?Like many land...

Lease Renewal Strategies: How to Retain Valuable Tenants

Are you aware that acquiring a new tenant can be 5-25 times more expensive than retaining them? This statistic holds true for property managers and landlords across the board.You know the rental market is highly competitive, so you have to find lease renewal strategies to find an...

What is the Full Cost of an Eviction?

Evictions are the enemy of a real estate investor. They drain profits, damage tenant relationships, and can turn a well-run property into a stressful, chaotic nightmare.One of the best ways to handle an eviction is to plan ahead so you'll have a thorough understanding of the ...

What's the Difference Between Pets, Service Animals, and Emotional Support Animals?

This is one of those real estate investing issues that can land you in a lawsuit fast. How fast? It only takes one wrong answer to a person who is a member of a protected class.If you're not 100% confident about your pet policy or how to respond to potential tenants with serv...

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...

Can window units replace a failing central AC system in a rental?

For real estate investors and landlords – especially those managing rental properties– having a functioning air conditioning system is essential for attracting and keeping tenants. In some cases, the costs associated with installing a central AC system can be daunting...

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 ...

Rental Leasing: How to Decrease Vacancy Rate With Creative Leasing Strategies

If you're trying to improve your real estate portfolio, managing rental units can help you grow your income. On average, individual landlords raked in approximately $46,000 in income in 2019.You'll multiply your real estate investing potential when you have the help of a ...