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Rental Analysis Tool

Blog Post Rental Analysis Tool
By Beny W. Wednesday, April 27, 2022
One of the new features on our website is a Rental Analysis Tool, which can be used by potential FRPM clients as well as our current owners! After putting in some basic property information, you are emailed a packet of information about your property that includes rent ranges for...
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Side Effects of Rising Property Values in Boise

Blog Post Side Effects of Rising Property Values in Boise
By Beny W. Friday, March 11, 2022
Though the high demand for housing in Boise seems from the outside like a huge positive for property owners, there are some side effects that need to be kept in mind, some of which owners may not have even considered yet! In this post we will talk about maintenance limits, proper...
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How Rising Boise Rents Affect Renewal Rates for Tenants

Blog Post How Rising Boise Rents Affect Renewal Rates for Tenants
By Beny W. Thursday, September 30, 2021
Now that the busy rental season of summer is ending, I thought we’d take a look at how First Rate has navigated this unprecedented market, as well as explain the Who, What and Why of FRPM’s renewal strategy. Idaho has seen an average increase in rent of 25% over the l...
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Emotional Support Animal or Pet?

Blog Post Emotional Support Animal or Pet?
By Beny W. Thursday, January 2, 2020
What is an emotional support animal? Are they trained? Who gets one, and who decides that? If you have been in property management in the last few years, you have probably asked yourself at least one of those questions while witnessing the surge in rental applicants stating that ...
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Don’t Let the Bed Bugs Bite!

Blog Post Don’t Let the Bed Bugs Bite!
By Beny W. Tuesday, December 10, 2019
As Boise’s population has boomed in the last decade, so have our area’s pest issues. One type of pest that we have encountered more frequently as a property management company is bed bugs. Bed bugs can be an embarrassing and uncomfortable topic, but it is important to...
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