When I want to find out about the latest available apartments, this site hands-down is one of the best. Easy to use, great details, informative listings, etc. I don't get anything for recommending it, but I do think that it is useful. So if you are just beginning your apartment search, start here:
Apartments.com | Find Apartments for Rent, Houses, Condos and Townhomes | Rental Listings
Wednesday
Tuesday
Marketing Strategies for an Apartment Building
Some blog readers stumble across this site who are from the apartment management industry. I thought a past article I wrote for another website might be helpful if you are a property owner. I know how it can be frustrating trying to get visitors to your buildings. Hope the following link generates a few ideas for you.
Marketing Strategies for an Apartment Building
Marketing Strategies for an Apartment Building
Looking for an affordable rental market?
Thought this article might be interesting for those seeking an apartment and workers in the property management industry. Understand that the cost of rent is in your control. Seek apartment housing that you can afford. In other words, live within your means.
Looking for an affordable rental market? Study says you're out of luck - MSN Real Estate
Looking for an affordable rental market? Study says you're out of luck - MSN Real Estate
Wednesday
Barking Dogs and Nuisance Cats: Pet Owners Beware!
Sometimes when apartment shoppers are seeking a new place to stay, the last thing they think about are the neighbors. But if you are an allergy sufferer, particular about a quiet atmosphere and can't stand pet odors, you may want to take special care to check out who is living around you.
Years ago I had the opportunity to manage a stinking situation involving a renter's two pet cats. Two neighbors were irate because after repeated warnings and promises to clean up behind her cats, the stubborn and/or lazy cat lover just didn't want to comply. Finally, after a confrontation and a company's request to do a trial cleaning of the apartment unit with a new device, we all agreed that was what would be best for now or otherwise the cat lover was going to face eviction.
If you are a pet owner, please be advised that your neighbors will not be very understanding when your pet is a repeated offender of policies. Some pet lovers forget what the problems might be when keeping pets in rented units. So let's go over some.
If a pet runs out of the unit, that's a problem.
Stinks up your place as well as the hallway, that's a problem.
Makes a lot of noise, that's a problem.
Scares neighbors, that is definitely a problem! Don't be surprised if suddenly the dog, cat or other animal suddenly disappears.
Most property management companies charge a pet deposit. Basically, this is like a security deposit. It is used to cover damages that your pet may cause while he or she resides with you. Depending on the animal, determines how much the pet deposit might be. The bigger the animal the larger the pet deposit.
When people seek a new place to stay, they do not want to inherit any new problems especially from those who love their pets. So pet owners must understand that not everyone loves animals like they do. There are still many establishments that consider animals unclean no matter how many baths, medicines, and visits to the vet. Pet issues usually are mild in most complexes because renters typically follow the rules.
Wouldn't it be a perfect world if all people would just follow the rules?
Nicholl McGuire
Years ago I had the opportunity to manage a stinking situation involving a renter's two pet cats. Two neighbors were irate because after repeated warnings and promises to clean up behind her cats, the stubborn and/or lazy cat lover just didn't want to comply. Finally, after a confrontation and a company's request to do a trial cleaning of the apartment unit with a new device, we all agreed that was what would be best for now or otherwise the cat lover was going to face eviction.
If you are a pet owner, please be advised that your neighbors will not be very understanding when your pet is a repeated offender of policies. Some pet lovers forget what the problems might be when keeping pets in rented units. So let's go over some.
If a pet runs out of the unit, that's a problem.
Stinks up your place as well as the hallway, that's a problem.
Makes a lot of noise, that's a problem.
Scares neighbors, that is definitely a problem! Don't be surprised if suddenly the dog, cat or other animal suddenly disappears.
Most property management companies charge a pet deposit. Basically, this is like a security deposit. It is used to cover damages that your pet may cause while he or she resides with you. Depending on the animal, determines how much the pet deposit might be. The bigger the animal the larger the pet deposit.
When people seek a new place to stay, they do not want to inherit any new problems especially from those who love their pets. So pet owners must understand that not everyone loves animals like they do. There are still many establishments that consider animals unclean no matter how many baths, medicines, and visits to the vet. Pet issues usually are mild in most complexes because renters typically follow the rules.
Wouldn't it be a perfect world if all people would just follow the rules?
Nicholl McGuire
Monday
Be Sure You Want Your Girlfriend or Boyfriend on Your Lease
There will be those times when couples feel like moving in together is the best thing for the relationship. However, sooner or later, they realize it was worst thing they could have done. Now they are stuck living together, bound by a contract. One is trying to get the other to move out, but this person isn't budging. "You won't be moving your new girlfriend in after I leave!" the girlfriend shouts. "I don't want anyone else living here, I just want you gone!" the boyfriend says. These hurtful exchanges may end up with a police officer taking someone away in handcuffs or worse death.
When you know the relationship is rocky, don't put someone on the contract as a leaseholder. Rather, put this person down as an occupant especially when you are the one with the job and he or she can't keep a job or don't work. Couples ruin their credit when they prematurely move in with one another, not to mention, how they leave the condition of the apartment when they often fight--ugh!
I have seen my share of holes walls and doors due to angry fists, disgusting carpet stains because someone through something, even blood in places I rather not say. There is an ugliness left behind in these suites after couples have spent much time arguing and fighting. If you are sensitive to energies, you may feel some when you tour vacant suites. One time, I was told about a ghost in one vacant apartment by one of my maintenance staff. At first, I didn't believe him, so I checked it out. What he thought was a ghost, was a dark spirit, an ugly black one that I saw in another dimension. Now I don't know if the previous residents brought it with them when they moved in, but they sure left something behind for the next residents. I was so nervous that I practically fell trying to get out of the suite. I did get spiritual about this situation, I prayed and had hoped that the spirit would leave before the suite was shown to the next apartment shoppers.
When you are looking for an apartment, be sure you are going to get one with someone you plan on committing to long-term. This means a person who you have planned a wedding date with and have at least met their family and friends. By doing this, you may save yourself some future stress with apartment management, police, and your neighbors.
Nicholl McGuire
When you know the relationship is rocky, don't put someone on the contract as a leaseholder. Rather, put this person down as an occupant especially when you are the one with the job and he or she can't keep a job or don't work. Couples ruin their credit when they prematurely move in with one another, not to mention, how they leave the condition of the apartment when they often fight--ugh!
I have seen my share of holes walls and doors due to angry fists, disgusting carpet stains because someone through something, even blood in places I rather not say. There is an ugliness left behind in these suites after couples have spent much time arguing and fighting. If you are sensitive to energies, you may feel some when you tour vacant suites. One time, I was told about a ghost in one vacant apartment by one of my maintenance staff. At first, I didn't believe him, so I checked it out. What he thought was a ghost, was a dark spirit, an ugly black one that I saw in another dimension. Now I don't know if the previous residents brought it with them when they moved in, but they sure left something behind for the next residents. I was so nervous that I practically fell trying to get out of the suite. I did get spiritual about this situation, I prayed and had hoped that the spirit would leave before the suite was shown to the next apartment shoppers.
When you are looking for an apartment, be sure you are going to get one with someone you plan on committing to long-term. This means a person who you have planned a wedding date with and have at least met their family and friends. By doing this, you may save yourself some future stress with apartment management, police, and your neighbors.
Nicholl McGuire
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