While you may be a landlord because you're motivated by the income opportunity, you can't approach the tenant relationship as such. The relational aspect of renting a property can't be overstated. You need to treat it as more than a business... (Read More)

Real estate investment can be a lucrative business. However, it can also be a competitive one. There are multiple properties bidding for the attention of guests looking for short-term rentals. So, how competitive are you? Are you keeping up with the... (Read More)

If you're on an HOA board, you know how many decisions the board needs to make. Sometimes, the things you want most don't go through, and sometimes the things you voted against end up passing. As we all know to be true, in life, we don't always get... (Read More)

Not all property management companies are the same. You don’t want to entrust your vacation home rental(s) to just anyone. That's why you need to ask the right questions to determine who might be best equipped to handle your needs. Keep these... (Read More)

Having engaged members is essential for a thriving HOA community. But what can you do to encourage the homeowners in your association to be more invested? Let's talk about this. Members are more invested if they feel like they're a part of a... (Read More)

Newsletters are a great way to keep the community informed and connected. Whether you send out a physical printed copy or an electronic version, they are valuable for homeowners to have. But, what do you include in a community newsletter? There are... (Read More)

There are plenty of ways you can improve an HOA community, but it takes time and planning. If you're unsure where to begin, walk out to the community's entrance and turn around. This view can help you determine what improvements might need to be... (Read More)

Parties can be fun, but they can quickly get out of hand. And when there's a bunch of people on your property who you don't know, it can be alarming. It's understandable if you're concerned about something getting damaged. If you prefer not to... (Read More)

There are many issues that can pop up in an HOA. Board members have other obligations outside of their job on the board. They have families, work, and other things to attend to. The bottom line is they're bound to be juggling things. Unfortunately... (Read More)