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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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Maximize Efficiency with Expert Tips on Lease Renewals in Boise

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By Melissa S. Friday, June 14, 2024

Are you looking to minimize the hassle of finding new tenants every year? Do you want to ensure your rental property remains consistently occupied with reliable tenants?When you find the right tenant, it's imperative to keep them on for as long as possible. Lease renewals are...

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Ultimate Guide to Boise Property Maintenance Coordination for Success

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By Melissa S. Friday, June 7, 2024

Are you struggling to keep up with rental property maintenance? More than 75% of property management companies offer online rent payments and maintenance coordination portals.This staggering statistic underscores the importance of streamlined operations in the property management...

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Top 5 Habits of Successful Boise Landlords

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By Melissa S. Tuesday, May 28, 2024

As of 2018, there were 20 million rental properties and 48.2 million individual rental units in the United States. However, not all of these properties are lucrative for landlords.If you want to make the most of your rental property as a Boise landlord, you need to stay organized...

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Ada and Canyon County Vacancy Rates

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By Jim Sharone Wednesday, May 22, 2024

The newest vacancy survey for Ada and Canyon County has arrived. The average vacancy rate for the valley was a solid 2.67%. Ada County averaged a very good 1.82% while Canyon County averaged a scary 7.02%! Single family homes have slower to rent than multi-family in both Ada and ...

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