Renter’s Insurance: Should You Require it as a St. Louis Landlord?

by Joe Ord | Apr 15, 2022 | Owner Education, Property Management Education, Tenant Education

A lot of St. Louis tenants don’t believe they need renter’s insurance, and it may be your job as a landlord to educate them on why it makes sense. You’ll want to require it as part of your lease agreement, and if a prospective tenant pushes back, explain that it’s for...

The Hidden Costs of Owning a Rental Property | St. Louis Property Management

by Joe Ord | Apr 1, 2022 | Owner Education, Property Management Education

Even an experienced St. Louis rental property owner can easily be caught off-guard by a surprise expense or a hidden cost that wasn’t expected when they invested in a property. No one likes surprises, and financial surprises are especially irksome. Make it a policy...

Should You Check a Potential Tenant’s Credit Score as a St. Louis Landlord?

by Joe Ord | Mar 4, 2022 | Fair Housing, Owner Education, Property Management Education, Tenant Screening

Checking a potential tenant’s credit score is an automated part of the tenant screening process for most St. Louis landlords. A credit score can reveal whether a prospective tenant is trustworthy with credit, if they have a lot of debt, or if they fulfill their...

6 Ideas to Boost the Curb Appeal of Your St. Louis Rental Property

by Joe Ord | Feb 4, 2022 | Owner Education, Property Management

Curb appeal has a big impact when you’re attracting new tenants and retaining the residents who are currently in place. You want your property to stand out in a crowded market, and you want tenants to find your home welcoming and inviting.

Landlord Secrets to Success | St. Louis Property Management Expert Explains

by Joe Ord | Jan 21, 2022 | Owner Education, Property Management

Every landlord is unique and has specific properties with their own strengths and challenges. Your success might look a lot different than the success of another landlord, based on your investment goals. However, many rental property owners are successful for similar reasons.

What You Can Do to Keep Your St. Louis Tenants Happy?

by Joe Ord | Jan 7, 2022 | Owner Education, Property Management Education

Happiness is something we’re all after, and if we can deliver it to another person, we end up feeling pretty good about ourselves. As a rental property owner in St. Louis, you need to be thinking about your tenants like you’d think about customers in a business. You...