Property Management Blog

Many of our new owners want to know what they can expect during their first year of Nashville property management with Browning-Gordon & Company. Today, we’re sharing what that year will be like for you, your tenants, and your rental property. Signing a Management AgreementThe first step in partnering with us is to contact ...

Browning-Gordon & Company is a local Nashville property management company, and in today’s blog, we want to talk about why you should consider working with us. These are the top 5 reasons that you might want to consider using Browning-Gordon as your property management company when you have a residential rental home here in...

There exists a misconception that rental housing owners enjoy large margins and can continue operating in the absence of rent payments. With so much discussion around rent payments during COVID-19, the rental housing industry would like to explain the breakdown of one dollar of rent.

Browning-Gordon Property Management is a locally owned company in Nashville, and today we’re comparing local companies to some of the larger franchise companies that are also offering management in the area. Local Real Estate Experience I was born and raised in Nashville, and I grew up in a real estate family. My family&rsqu...

Nashville property management fees can be flat rate fees or percentage based fees. At Browning-Gordon, you pay a percentage fee. With that, you pay the same amount every month that the property is managed. There are no upcharges on maintenance or administrative fees or anything like that. It’s the same rate every month whether we s...

All across the country, there are diverse weather conditions, and different areas have to prepare in different ways. We are discussing how to prepare your rental property for the winter season here in Nashville. Tenant Education – Frozen Pipes We send out a letter educating our tenants on how to prevent frozen pipes and aler...

Many investment property owners wonder whether it’s a good idea to rent out their property furnished in the short term or unfurnished in the long term. We think it’s better to rent to long term tenants, and today we’re sharing three reasons why. Higher Expenses When you rent your home out in the short term, your expe...

Who is responsible for pest control – the tenant or the landlord? Today, we are sharing some information about how we do it at Browning-Gordon Company. Covering Pest Control We decide we will take care of most pest control issues. That includes ants, spiders, roaches, and all of those types of things. If they are left to the ten...

If we have a tenant who needs to be evicted because of nonpayment of rent or a lease violation, we turn it over to our attorney, who specializes in the Landlord Tenant Act here in Nashville. He knows the law very well and represents our owners successfully. Today, we’re talking about the eviction process, and what you can expect....

Preventative maintenance for your property is important because it protects your property value and prevents expensive repairs later on. We have several different programs we offer our owners. We don’t force them to participate, but we strongly recommend it. Using professional property management in Nashville can help you maintai...