Property Management Blog

There’s a lot to leasing, managing, and maintaining rental properties that can keep you up at night. Maybe you’re worrying about filling a vacancy or collecting rent that’s weeks behind. Perhaps you’re wondering if that minor maintenance issue that you didn’t have time to fix is growing into something larger...

Selling an investment property is a good way to build a portfolio, diversify what you currently have, and access equity that you may need for other things. Cashing out can have its benefits. However, smart investors are careful about what they do with their rentals. Selling can earn you some great income, but it also comes with tax e...

Attracting high-quality Indianapolis tenants starts with good marketing, the right rental price, and an appealing home. Retaining those tenants is just as important, and it requires a responsive rental experience, a good tenant relationship, and all the conveniences and amenities that good tenants are looking for in a rental home. Pl...

Rental property inspections are an important part of protecting your Indianapolis investment property. But, what specifically should you be looking for when you conduct inspections? Here are 8 things that should never go unnoticed during a rental property inspection. 1. Safety and Habitability IssuesSafety is where every rental ...

Have you decided how you’ll manage the landscaping and lawn care at your Indianapolis rental property? This is something you’ll want to establish even before you list the property. Your prospective tenants will need to know whether they’re responsible for the lawn care, whether you’re taking care of it, or whether ...

Mistakes are frustrating and when it comes to leasing, managing, and maintaining your Indianapolis rental property, those mistakes can also be expensive. We’ve been professionally managing investment properties for decades, and we see a lot of landlords make the same mistakes over and over again. Here are the most common mistak...

The relationship you have with your Indianapolis residents is an important one. When your tenants feel happy and heard, you can count on a positive tenancy that includes on-time rental payments, attention to the lease requirements, and assistance in keeping your property well-maintained. The cornerstone of any relationship, of course...

A low-maintenance rental home is an investment with fewer expenses and higher income. You’ll have an easier time attracting and retaining good tenants, and you won’t have to spend a lot of time and money keeping up with the needs of your property. How can you keep your Indianapolis rental property low maintenance? We have...

If you’re planning to hold onto your Indianapolis investment property for the long term, you’re mapping out a profitable strategy. The longer you hold onto and improve your asset, the more it will be worth. The home’s value will continue to appreciate, and as you pay down the mortgage, you find yourself with more equity ...

What amenities should I leave in my Indianapolis Airbnb?Hey guys. Mike Taylor, Broker Owner, Red Door Property Management today I want to talk about short term rentals and specifically what sort of amenities should you leave in your short term rental home? People are always asking us, what should I leave? How much should I leave? So I wan...