Property Management Blog

If you’re not getting professional property management in Nashville, you’ll need to know how to handle security deposits for your rental property.  Security Deposit AmountsWe set the security deposit at about 75 percent of one month’s rent. That way, people don’t equate it with a rent payment. If you charge th...

Allowing pets in your property or not allowing them is a personal decision that depends on your own preferences. A lot of owners say they don’t want to rent to any pets because of the potential damage that can occur. That’s fine. It’s your choice, and pets are not a covered class, so we can say no to tenants who have the...

Our subject today is something called disparate impact. Most of us know about the Fair Housing Law, which says there should be no discrimination against any applicant for housing based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, or handicapped status. Now, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is stati...

You need to add your Nashville property management company as an additional insured on your landlord insurance policy, and today we’re telling you why that’s so important. Managing Risk and Liability Property management in Nashville requires that we take on risk and liability while managing your investment. While professi...

As a rental property owner, you will probably inspect the home periodically, and you need to decide what to do if you find tenant damage during the course of your inspections. Most owners are initially inclined to evict the tenants and complain about how terrible they are. We encourage you to take a step back and a deep breath. Think abou...

As a rental property owner, you may be wondering whether it’s a good idea to get a home warranty. We advise against purchasing a home warranty, and in today’s blog, we’re going to tell you why.Coverage IssuesA lot of times, the warranty you buy doesn’t cover what you need it to cover. There are exclusions and excep...

Landlords facing an eviction situation need to be sure they have a strong lease in place and are familiar with the Tennessee Landlord Tenant Act. We have a few tips on how to make sure you are prepared for a potential eviction.The Benefits of a Strong LeaseFirst, if you’re a landlord managing your own property, we recommend you get ...

There are five compelling reasons that absentee landlords should not manage their own properties in Nashville. If you have moved out of the city or the state, or even out of the country, and you are renting out your home in Nashville, leave it in the capable hands of a professional manager.Being Far AwayThe first reason is simply the fact...

For the best results in tenant placement, landlords need to screen tenants as thoroughly as a professional property management company would. We are sharing some tips for how to screen the way we do.Application FormTenant screening starts with a good application form. This application needs to gather pertinent information like name, addre...

When you have advertised your property and you start to get leasing calls, you need to be prepared with a few questions for your prospective tenants. This can save you time because you don’t want to show your property to every single person who calls. Make sure the person will work for the property.Moving DatesFind out when the tena...