Smoke detectors – Use actual smoke to test the sensor. By spraying smoke into the alarm, you get a true indication if the alarm works. The “test battery” button only test the battery. The sensor is just as important. ...

Is there a "concierge" apartment or rental house - finding service? 
I am house hacking and my upstairs tenant has a lease that doesn't end until August. Me and my partner are having a baby in July; her current lease...

A house I recently purchased has a cat odor in one room that is lingering after being painted. Another has a strong mold smell. I am looking for a strong ozone generator that would be sufficient to:1. Remove pet odors...

Hello all,I have posted about this topic before, but never got into the specifics of it.I have purchased a duplex with one unit being occupied by a long term (5 year) tenant. The issue is that the long term tenant nev...

Hi all,I own a duplex in Long Beach where I rent the upper unit long term and the lower unit short term (airbnb). My upstairs tenants have been in since May 1. They are lovely girls in their 20s and one has a service ...

What has surprised you the most that you have ended up not liking to do as as a property manager?

When I first started out in real estate I didn't anticipate painting being that big of a deal. After all, it's pret...

Prospective tenant has two tiny dogs and a German Shepard service dog. I've advertised the property as pet-friendly and accept 2 pets (dogs, cats, or dog and cat) with the usual vaccinations, etc. I know the GS doesn'...

My morning looks like this: 6am wake up. 2 glasses of water. Make bed. Journal. Read. 10 min Meditate. Gratitude practice. Stretch. Tea. Small Breakfast. Vitamins. Read my intentions. 10 full deep breathes. - This tak...

Do you place your tenant screening criteria on the application or advertisement?  I have the income requirement on the application now, but I'm curious if other PMs list things such as minimum credit score, eviction-f...

Couple months ago a tenant on third floor of a 6 unit apartment building complained about squirrels. Tried to take care of the problem ourselves with no luck. Cut down all trees around the property. They still were ge...