San Antonio Property Management Blog

Here are my thoughts on how to handle pest control in rental properties. How do you handle pest control in your rental properties? I think it’s pretty simple: Pest control is generally the tenant’s expense. They should keep the house clean and pay for pest control.How...

It’s been an amazing year for our team thanks to your continued support. We just wanted to take a minute to wish you a happy New Year! It’s hard to believe that 2021 has come to a close. Although it has been a wild and chaotic year for many of us, it has also been an...

From our team to your family, we want to wish you a happy holiday season. Happy holidays to you! The holiday season has officially arrived. We hope you enjoy this wonderful time of year and make some fantastic memories. We wanted to take a moment to thank you for your continued...

When it comes to rental property, is a two-car or one-car garage better?When I work with investors, they’re often looking to buy rental homes, so naturally, we talk about parking. Most homes in San Antonio have two-car garages, so should you buy a rental property with a one...

I wouldn’t be where I am today without all of your support.The 2021 holiday season has officially begun! I hope you are as excited as I am.I’d like to take a moment to express my gratitude to all of you this Thanksgiving. I have met some truly wonderful people, and I&...

Should you or your tenant maintain the lawn?Between you and your tenant, who should maintain the lawn? I believe that in 99.9% of cases, the tenant should be the one taking care of a rental home’s lawn. The reason has to do with the expense and the fact that they’re d...

Here’s why you shouldn’t keep a security system for your tenant.People often ask me, “Should I keep my security system for my tenant?” I know the times are different now, and there’s a bit more unrest in America and San Antonio, but my answer is stil...

Here’s how self-managing property owners should handle maintenance calls.If you’re self-managing a property, today you'll learn the best practices for handling maintenance calls. For a big company like us, we do things a lot differently. We have many systems in pl...

Here’s why you should avoid including utilities in your rent if you can.A common question I receive is, “Should I include utilities in my rent?” The short answer is no. If you can control it, I highly recommend not including utilities in your rent. There are ju...

Here’s everything you need to know about the property condition form.Today I want to talk to you about the property condition form. It just might be the most important form in all of property management, so it’s important you know what it is and how to use it. A ...