Maintenance
5 Maintenance Tips to Help Reduce Costs at Your Rental Property
Managing a rental property can be challenging, especially when it comes to maintenance costs. Implementing proactive strategies can save you money and keep your property in top condition. Here are five essential maintenance tips to help reduce costs at your rental property. 1. Install Water Alarms Water alarms are a simple and effective tool for…
Read More2021 Year in Review for Simple Property Management
Like last year, 2021 was challenging in some respects and great in others. Although the year saw increased maintenance and repair costs, we implemented new technology to offer an improved marketing package and showing process. These changes allow potential tenants to accomplish most of the search process without having to be in close contact with…
Read MoreHandling Coin-Operated Laundry in Rental Properties
What should you do with coin operated washers and dryers in your property? Providing an on-site laundry facility in your rental properties is always a plus. The trouble is the upkeep of these machines, especially coin-operated ones. Hire a Professional Laundry Company We suggest you hire a professional company to handle the servicing and coin…
Read MoreProperty Management Tips-Move-In and Move-Out Documentation
We at Simple Property Management get asked all the time about how we document the condition of the property at move-in and move-out. Let’s start at the move-in. Move-In As professional property managers, we use customized software for move-ins. Using software on our phones or iPads allows us to document everything at the property digitally.…
Read MoreLawn Care Rental Properties
Many owners ask the question, “Should I pay for lawn care and landscaping or should the tenant pay? Should I pay for snow removal?”. Read below to learn about lawn care rental properties! When someone is looking for property management in Grand Rapids, they usually ask us about snow removal. Snow removal is always an easy…
Read MoreLower Maintenance Costs with Rental Property Management
Many of our owners ask us what they can do to lower their maintenance costs. Since we deal with property management in Grand Rapids everyday, Simple Property Management knows how to lower maintenance costs. There are a couple things that we strongly suggest doing. Some work on only single family homes, and some will save…
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