First Rate Property Management Blog

How to Be a Responsible Pet Owner in a Rental Property

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By Melissa S. Saturday, September 7, 2024

Research shows that pets help us to achieve a happy and healthy life, therefore having one is a blessing in many ways. The flip side is that there are more obligations associated with pet ownership since each kind of pet has unique needs.According to Data Pandas, Idaho curre...

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The Paw-sibilities of Pet-Friendly Rentals for Landlords

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By Melissa S. Wednesday, August 21, 2024

Did you know that there are 46.5 million domesticated cats and 65.1 million pet dogs in the United States? This is according to the 2023-24 National Pet Owners Survey done by the American Pet Products Association (APPA). With this number, we can also say that it equates to a...

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Creative Ways to Minimize Vacancies When Rental Leasing in Boise

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By Melissa S. Wednesday, August 7, 2024

Living in Boise is a one-of-a-kind experience. Staying here gives you a free ticket to enjoy the scenic and wondrous mountain range of the Rocky Mountains. In addition, you can also delight yourself with other natural beauties, thanks to its numerous hills, lakes, rivers, streams...

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4 Things That Must Be on Your Rental Property Maintenance Checklist

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By Melissa S. Sunday, July 28, 2024

Boise, Idaho’s rental market is back on the rise in 2024. This comes after its rental prices dropped in late 2023. For instance, last December 2023, the rent in the city reached $1,750. Now in June of 2024, the average rent rose back up to $1,850 in the City of Trees which ...

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Accidental Landlords: 3 Things to Do if You Become One

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By Melissa S. Sunday, July 21, 2024

Becoming a landlord is a big responsibility, but not everyone chooses it on purpose. Some people are called accidental landlords, meaning they've stumbled into the role. Accidental landlords are people who, for various reasons, end up renting out their property without planni...

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SW Idaho NARPM Vacancy Report Q2 20234

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By Melissa S. Thursday, July 18, 2024

Here is the SW IDAHO NARPM Vanacy Report for Quarter 2 of 2024. Provided by SW Idaho NARPM Chapter. CREDIT: SW IDAHO NARPM 

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How to Become a Real Estate Investor in Boise, Idaho

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By Melissa S. Sunday, July 14, 2024

You'll be delighted to hear that Boise’s housing market is considered “very hot” by experts. Are you looking to invest in real estate in Boise? Anyone can build an incredible portfolio with ease in this thriving market.What do you need to know to become a br...

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4 Rental Property Marketing Tips for Boise Landlords to Know

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By Melissa S. Sunday, July 7, 2024

In the fourth quarter of 2023, experts gave their reasons why so many Americans were moving to Idaho. We can only expect to see a greater influx of newcomers to the city of Boise. If you're a landlord in the city, then you've made a great investment. But there's one m...

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4 Key Benefits of Full Service Property Management in Boise

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By Melissa S. Friday, June 28, 2024

Are you overwhelmed by managing your investment properties? Do you wonder how much more you could accomplish if you weren't constantly dealing with tenant issues and maintenance requests?Managing one or more investment properties can be incredibly time-consuming, often distra...

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3 Essential Tips for Efficient Rent Collection for Landlords in Boise

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By Melissa S. Friday, June 21, 2024

Are you struggling with late or non-existent rent payments from your tenants? Have these inconsistent payments been impacting your investment income negatively?As a landlord in Boise, effective rent collection is crucial to ensure steady cash flow and protect your investment. Lat...

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