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...
Prospective tenants will flock to a rental property that offers extra value for money. More importantly, tenants who are happy and satisfied with their property will take better care of it and will be more inclined to stay longer there. Our Keyrenter St. Charles...
There are many different reasons people consider putting up their primary residence as a rental property. Maybe you bought a new house and can’t get a fair price for this old one. Maybe you just want to add an extra source of income and try your hand at real estate....
