by Scott Bloom | Apr 1, 2022 | Owner Education
Did you know that using your own contractor to make repairs, upgrades or otherwise improve your rental can seem cost-effective in the short term, but in the long term it can introduce unnecessary risk and expenses? Why should you be concerned about this matter?...
by Scott Bloom | Mar 31, 2022 | Owner Education
Those you may know as “Section 8” renters can be great tenant(s) for your property. I often share the pros and cons of renting to “Voucher Holders” with prospective clients. There’s great opportunity to be enjoyed by renting to these residents. In...
by Scott Bloom | Mar 28, 2022 | Owner Education
Columbia Property Management reaches an important milestone this month, ten years in business. This is no small feat when a majority of new small businesses in the U.S. fail. Survival rates improve for a given business as it ages. ~66.67% of businesses with...
by Scott Bloom | Feb 23, 2022 | Owner Education
Speaking Property Owner to Property Owner Often, when speaking with prospective clients I ask if they have worked with a property manager before. This conversation took place just recently and the property owner replied, “Oh, Scott, you understand the rental...
by Scott Bloom | Feb 21, 2022 | Owner Education
One of the most disconcerting experiences in property management is coming into conflict with a disgruntled resident. For many renters, paying the rent is one of the greatest monthly expenses they have. The slightest difficulty with their rental home can cause...
by Scott Bloom | Feb 3, 2022 | Owner Education
When you have tenant turnover in the middle of winter, tenants often don’t realize the impact of little things. Do you know if your previous renters set the heating to a minimum temperature or shut off the water? Is your rental sitting vacant until new tenants are in...
