First Rate Metric Update

By Melissa Sharone Tuesday, April 9, 2019

We wanted to take a moment to update you on some metrics that First Rate tracks to help keep you updated on the market and any new trends that are headed our way. With the first quarter completed for 2019, things are looking great!Vacancy – 1.85%- It happens to be...

Virtual Tours with 360 Cameras

By Jim Sharone Tuesday, April 2, 2019

We recently made an investment to improve our marketing for upcoming rental units. While this will supplement our current marketing plan, we feel that this new technology will add a great deal of value to our prospective tenants and property owners, while injecting a little fun!P...

Your Gift Horse Has Been Delivered!

By Melissa S. Friday, March 29, 2019

On 3/22/19 the Federal Reserve Open Market Committee, which sets short-term interest rates, declined to raise rates. Further, it appears the Fed’s current disposition is to not raise rates in the near-term. NYT 3/20/19:Forecasts released at the end of the two-d...

The Value of Employee Development

By Julie Tollifson Monday, March 18, 2019

As a successful property management company not only in the Boise area but among many property managers in the nation, First Rate Property Management understands the importance of continuous improvement. In fact, our company's vision statement is, "Maintain recognition a...

Blog and Vacancy Update!!

By Melissa Sharone Wednesday, March 13, 2019

New Blog: We have moved our blog to a new site. Please click the link below to subscribe to our new blog. This link will take you to our new site and you will see the subscribe box on the right hand side of the page. Just type in your e-mail and hit subscribe. It will...

Metric Trends

By Tony Drost Thursday, March 7, 2019

We continue to see Ada County 4 plex values increasing at a steady rate. The good news is that rents have been increasing as well. According to the financial information on the Intermountain Multiple Listing Service and financials provided by listing agents, February&...

Set and Stagger Leases

By Kristen Curtis Monday, March 4, 2019

Over the years we at FRPM have consistently preached the importance of scheduling lease termination dates. We'd like to touch on this for only a moment, but then also discuss the importance of also staggering lease termination dates.Its our experience and recommendation not t...

Search Engine Optimization and How it Impacts Your Property Management Company

By Julie Tollifson Friday, February 22, 2019

As technology continues to grow at an exponential and unprecedented rate businesses across the globe are thrown into unchartered territory attempting to navigate the implications and effects this growth will have on their business, brand, and reputation.The platforms in which pr...

Finding Value Despite Shrinking Margins

By Tony Drost Monday, February 18, 2019

Originally posted 3/5/2018Swope Investment Properties regularly sends out a newsletter that includes good articles and listing information. In the most recent article, realtor Eric Uhlenhoff shared his perspective to rising prices. Finding Value Despite Shrinking Marg...

Investor Newsletter

By Tony Drost Thursday, February 14, 2019

Swope Investment Properties publishes a newsletter like this one This quarter’s newsletter discusses property inspections, maintenance tips, hazard insurance, supporting a local charity, and provides some listing information. Please contact Shane Brown at brown.s...

First Rate Property Management Blog

First Rate Metric Update

Virtual Tours with 360 Cameras

Your Gift Horse Has Been Delivered!

The Value of Employee Development

Blog and Vacancy Update!!

Metric Trends

Set and Stagger Leases

Search Engine Optimization and How it Impacts Your Property Management Company

Finding Value Despite Shrinking Margins

Investor Newsletter

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