Here in the St. Louis area, our rental market tends to slow down in the colder months. People don’t want to move during cold or inclement weather, and they also don’t want to uproot their kiddos in the middle of the school year. As a landlord, it’s important to keep...
It’s so important to make sure your rental property is priced strategically, as this will get it rented the quickest! Today I’m outlining some tips on how to price your rental property strategically. 1 Price it right the first time! I always get asked if we can...
Life circumstances change constantly. Only too often, people realize the home they once bought does not fit their requirements anymore. Think of a young couple buying their first home. Then, the family grows and they discover that their house isn’t big enough for the...
You know that vacancy is the biggest expense of owning a rental property, right? So, it would make sense that you would want to get your property rented as quickly as possible. Today, I am outlining 5 easy steps to getting your rental property leased quickly. Price...
So, you want to rent out the home you live in. Great! Welcome to the first step of being an investor! Today, I want to talk about cash flow. When I first talk to a potential client, one of the questions I ask is what they are expecting to get in rent. I usually...
Making sure a rental property runs smoothly is a landlord’s primary responsibility. They may also have to create lease agreements, screen tenants, and market rentals, but these all simply contribute to the overall goal. Although there are many different approaches to...
So, you have a home warranty, and you’re converting your home to a rental property. Should you keep the home warranty? I get it. It’s peace of mind. It’s a cheap service call fee, problem fixed, super easy. If only it really were that easy. Home warranties can...
When you think of a “landlord”, what first comes to mind? Some big, wealthy investor with hundreds of rental properties? Hi, I’m Danielle Ohlms and I’m the broker and owner of Keyrenter St. Charles Property Management. Today, I wanted to talk a little about how...
When I’m first onboarding a new owner, especially one who lives in the house they are currently going to rent out, I often get asked if they should, or can, leave the washer and dryer behind. It sounds like a good idea, and an excellent selling point, right? In a...
Each day your rental property is vacant is potential rental income you’re losing. One way to decrease vacancies is to make sure you have a successful property showing. You’ve probably posted many photos online, but nothing quite sells like a prospective tenant walking...
