Property Management Blog

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...

Curb appeal is an important part of marketing your Indianapolis rental home. It’s the first impression that tenants get, and you want to make that first impression count. You’re trying to project a welcoming, inviting feel for your property. What can you do when you’re on a budget but you want to improve the curb ap...

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...

Fishers Indiana Rental Market Update April 2023Hey, guys. Welcome back to my favorite segment, the market Reports. We are about to jump into one of my favorite investment areas in the Indianapolis metro area, the Fishers market. So if you're not already like and subscribe, this is information you do not want to miss out on. One area t...

Importance of a detailed Market Readiness AssessmentHey everybody, it's so good to be back. My name is Chris Knight, business development manager here with Red Door Property Management. And here to talk about what's one of my very favorite things, and you probably already know this, sometimes I feel like I just constantly repeat m...

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...