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Google Reviews!

Blog Post Google Reviews!
By Julie Tollifson Monday, December 16, 2019
Property Management: Google Review            We are far too aware of how our Google Rating affects our property management business. With the PM stigma among tenants, the search engine optimization game feels almost impossible to win. However, ...
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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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Parking Enforcement - The Good, The Bad, and The Boot

Blog Post Parking Enforcement - The Good, The Bad, and The Boot
By Arica Elordi Tuesday, November 19, 2019
One of the most important amenities to many tenants is adequate parking at the apartment complex they are renting from. Many value having their parking lot enforced to keep unwanted visitors from parking in their spot. Hiring a vendor for this enforcement can help alleviate ...
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Is the Growth of Technology Contributing to the Diminishing Profits and Return on Relationships in t...

Blog Post Is the Growth of Technology Contributing to the Diminishing Profits and Return on Relationships in the PM Industry?
By Tony Drost Friday, November 15, 2019
First Rate Property Management posted a blog back in October including a summary on theState of the Property Management Industryreport that was published by Buildium and the National Association of Residential Managers.  This report was full of useful information, but we fou...
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City Council Discussion - Capping Rental Application Fees

Blog Post City Council Discussion - Capping Rental Application Fees
By Julie Tollifson Wednesday, October 30, 2019
As an owner, tenant, or landlord, it is important to be informed on the latest proposed cap on rental application fees and how it will affect you. Councilwoman, Lisa Sanchez, has proposed an ordinance to cap rental application fees at $30. On October 29th, 2019 the people of the ...
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SW Idaho NARPM 3rd Quarter Vacancy Report

Blog Post SW Idaho NARPM 3rd Quarter Vacancy Report
By Melissa Sharone Tuesday, October 29, 2019
                The 3rd quarter Narpm vacancy survey is out and it shows that vacancy dropped quite a bit from the 2nd quarter but that is to be expected. It is the time of year when things slow down for the rental industry. The vacancy for...
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2019 State of the Property Management Industry Report

Blog Post 2019 State of the Property Management Industry Report
By Tony Drost Thursday, October 24, 2019
Mid October, a group of us from FRPM attended the National Association of Residential Property Managers (NARPM) Convention held in Phoenix.  One of the sessions I attended was the 2019 State of the Property Management Industry Report.  This report was a collaborative ef...
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Treasure Valley Vacancy Trends - What FRPM Does to Combat Fall Market Decline

Blog Post Treasure Valley Vacancy Trends - What FRPM Does to Combat Fall Market Decline
By Julie Tollifson Thursday, September 5, 2019
              Currently we have a vacancy rate of 2.48%. This is ever so slightly above last year’s vacancy rate of 2.47% at this time. This vacancy number depends on the time of the month. Of all of our vacant units 61% are already re-ren...
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Property Management Perspective: Boise considering capping rental application fees at $30

Blog Post Property Management Perspective: Boise considering capping rental application fees at $30
By Julie Tollifson Thursday, August 29, 2019
Property Management Perspective: Boise considering capping rental application fees at $30Boise City councilwoman, Lisa Sanchez, is working to put a cap on rental application fees. While I believe her intentions are of pure heart, I feel that her suggested resolution does not...
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Property Management: Organized Chaos

Blog Post Property Management: Organized Chaos
By Julie Tollifson Wednesday, August 28, 2019
               Among the exponential growth in population in Boise, ID includes increased rental rates to assist clients in capitalizing on their investments. Unfortunately, Boise natives’ wages are falling behind these rental rates t...
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