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Maintaining Safety & Security in your HOA – Why it’s Important in Boston
by Tim Andrew | Jun 3, 2022 | Owner Education, Property Management Education
A well-maintained Boston HOA is safe and secure. The well-being of your community members should never be in danger, and safety must be important to the HOA leadership and the entire association. If you’re not already taking every measure possible to establish and...

Why Regular Property Inspections for Your Boston Rental Home Are Crucial
by Tim Andrew | May 20, 2022 | Owner Education, Property Management Education
Regular property inspections might seem unnecessary when you’re renting out a Boston property to a great tenant who rarely has any complaints or requests for maintenance. If your investment property is new and in great condition, you might feel like there’s no reason...

What Boston Investment Property Owners Need to Know For a 1031 Exchange
by Tim Andrew | May 6, 2022 | Owner Education, Property Management Education
If you’re a Boston rental property owner wondering how to avoid paying taxes after selling a property, you probably have a lot to gain from doing a 1031 exchange. This program allows you to defer those taxes if you reinvest the earnings from your sale into another...

Boston Landlord Education: How to Handle Security Deposits
by Tim Andrew | Apr 15, 2022 | Owner Education, Property Management Education
Collecting a security deposit from your tenants before they move into your Boston rental property is an essential part of the process. It protects you and your property against a loss of rent if those tenants break the lease and it also helps you pay for any damage...

5 Responsibilities HOA Boards Should Delegate to a Boston Community Association Management Company
by Tim Andrew | Apr 1, 2022 | Owner Education, Property Management Education
Most HOA boards in Boston communities want to provide a pleasant and supportive association for themselves and their fellow homeowners. That can get tricky and time-consuming for all-volunteer boards, which is why it’s so important to partner with a professional...

Landlord’s Guide to Pets and Service Animals | Boston Property Management
by Tim Andrew | Mar 18, 2022 | Owner Education, Property Management Education
Everybody loves pets, right? Well, that’s true if we’re talking about your own pets. If you’re a rental property owner concerned about scratches on floors or lingering pet odors, you may not be such a fan. Pets are both a benefit and a burden to Boston rental property...

Tenant Screening: A Helpful Guide for Boston Rental Property Owners
by Tim Andrew | Mar 4, 2022 | Owner Education, Property Management Education, Tenant Screening
A successful and profitable investment experience for Boston rental property owners is largely impacted by tenant selection. Well-qualified tenants deliver predictability and profit; you’ll bring in reliable rental income each month, your property will grow in value,...

6 Factors That Influence A Home’s Value | Boston Portfolio Management
by Tim Andrew | Feb 18, 2022 | Owner Education, Property Management Education
When you’re deciding how much you’re willing to pay for a property, you have to know what that home is worth. The same applies to selling a home - how will you know what your investment’s value is? Establishing a rental value works the same way. You need to...

Why a Move-in Property Condition Checklist is Important | Advice from a Boston Property Manager
by Tim Andrew | Feb 4, 2022 | Owner Education, Property Management Education
Tenants are likely to complain about two things when they don’t have a good rental experience. The first is maintenance. The second is a chaotic and confusing move-in process. You can address that frustration and create the foundation for a great relationship with your new residents by ensuring the move-in process is efficient, easy to understand, and simple.

Who’s Responsible for Repairs – Tenants or Landlords? Boston Property Management
by Tim Andrew | Jan 21, 2022 | Owner Education, Property Management Education
When the garbage disposal in your Boston rental property jams, who is responsible for fixing it? What about the batteries in a garage door opener? Who takes care of the landscaping and pest control?
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