Rogers Property Management Blog

What’s the right type of flooring for your rental property?

There are many flooring types that you can consider for your rental property. You’ve probably seen a variety of rentals that offer wall-to-wall carpeting. On one hand, carpeting can be more affordable than hardwood. Plus, carpeting is cozy and has a homey feel that so...

Which renovations should you prioritize?

As you know, one of the top responsibilities that landlords have is dealing with property maintenance. Even if your property is in tip-top shape when you buy it, you’ll need to do some things to keep your property maintained, and eventually, there will be things that need fixin...

What makes a good “for rent” ad?

Advertising a rental property vacancy can seem like a tall order. After all, most experts say you only have seven seconds to capture a reader’s attention with an ad before they move on. With such constraints, it’s critical to choose your words wisely and to include the most p...

Why Hire a Property Manager

Get call/text right before you go on your long-planned weekend fishing trip at Beaver Lake that something is not working? Tenant that always pay rent late? Not getting any call from one of your tenants all year to then to find out that everything is broken when they moved out? Th...

The many benefits of renting out your second home

You may have a second home that you use during a certain season or maybe you just use it for your annual vacations. But, what happens when you’re not in your second home? Do you let it sit empty, continuing to pay the mortgage on a home that’s left vacant? Believe it or not, ...

Overworked? Overwhelmed? We provide landlords with peace of mind

As a landlord, you have a lot of responsibility. You need to be aware of housing laws, and how those laws affect your rental property; you need to keep up with maintenance demands; and you need to manage all of your financials. If you’re incredibly busy, it can be easy to put s...

Avoid a bad apple: Watch out for these tenant red flags

One bad apple can really put a damper on things. Yes, it’s true — failing to properly screen your rental applicants can really cost you in more ways than one. So how do you avoid falling prey to such a disaster? Look no further than this list of both obvious and more subtle �...

How to reduce stress as a landlord.

We all know that a residential investment can be very lucrative. However, it can also come with some headaches. How can a landlord safeguard themselves and reduce trouble down the road? There are actually a few things you can do to help lower stress. Keep photographic evidence On...

Rent Collection and Lease Enforcement (pt1)

In the last article that we published, we covered how to find and place a qualify tenants for your rental property. In article we covered six main steps: Get Your Property “rent ready” Determine Rental Rate. Market the Property. Select a Qualify Tenant. Signing The Lease. Ha...

Rental Property Maintenance

Rental property can be on of the biggest and most valuable assets in a landlord’s investment portfolio. For that reason, it is not only important to place a qualified tenant and have a proper lease agreement & enforcement in place. It is equally important to understand how ...