First Rate Property Management Blog

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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Eviction Protection: What Boise Landlords Need To Know

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By Melissa S. Tuesday, May 21, 2024

It starts small. A tenant sends a message to ask for an extra day to pay the rent. But soon, it escalates. You inspect the property only to find damage. And now your tenant is several months behind with their payments.It's easy to feel helpless when faced with such a scenario...

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Professional Real Estate Portfolio Management: A Strategic Advantage

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By Melissa S. Tuesday, May 14, 2024

Are you a newer real estate investor in the Boise, ID area? Do you want to expand your property portfolio, but you aren't sure how?If this sounds like your predicament, you may need professional portfolio management. Here are some key reasons why it is beneficial to let exper...

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Rental Property Management in Boise: The Clear Winner

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By Melissa S. Tuesday, May 7, 2024

New construction is on the horizon for Boise in 2024, but what does that mean for property managers?The good news is, that with newer builds on the housing market, you can acquire property at a cheaper price and turn those properties into rentals.As you grow your property portfol...

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Which Up And Coming Neighborhoods In Boise Should You Be Investing In Now?

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By Melissa S. Sunday, April 28, 2024

Welcome to Boise, a city buzzing with potential and ripe for investment.But in this thriving landscape, which up-and-coming neighborhoods should savvy investors be eyeing right now?Don't worry. We're here to help you out.Let's go through what Boise neighborhoods you s...

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What Are Typical Application Fees?

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By Melissa S. Sunday, April 21, 2024

Looking to fill a vacancy at your Boise rental property? If so, one of the first things you'll need to know is what to do about rental application fees.First things first: what is an application fee? This is something you (or your property management company) collect from all...

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How Do You Calculate Prorated Rent?

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By Melissa S. Sunday, April 14, 2024

Have you decided to rent out your property in Boise? It's ranked as one of the most popular cities in the country and will no doubt see increased growth in the coming years.If you're a new landlord you might be confused about how much to charge for rent. One of the method...

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Why Should I Look into Hiring a Property Manager in Boise?

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By Melissa S. Sunday, April 7, 2024

Are you still wasting hours every day managing your own Boise property? Fewer than 50% of landlords manage their properties alone. The rest outsource to full-service property management companies.You won't have to schedule maintenance, collect rent, or market vacancies. Inste...

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