4 Signs That Your Gutters Need Cleaning

Summer is an ideal time to get your gutter ready before the rains and leaves of the fall season. With the fall season fast approaching, we at Keepe have been receiving loads of calls from single family and rental homeowners. The majority of these calls are coming from the Pacific

Things To Do During Plumbing Emergencies

If you own a home or live in a rented apartment, you’re bound to experience plumbing emergencies at some point. From burst pipes, gas leaks, faulty heater system, blocked drain, and faulty taps, plumbing disasters can occur in several ways. Being prepared and knowing what to do when this

5 Tips For Childproofing Your Rental Property As A Property Manager

As a property manager, there are lots of safety upgrades that you can do to attract prospective tenants. Baby/child proofing your rental property is a simple yet effective way to not only attract families but protect your tenants from danger. For most renters with kids looking to rent an

4 Steps to Making the Carpet Last in your Rental Homes

Flooring experts require that carpets are changed every seven years but not many carpets make it to that timeline especially in a rental home. From all manner of trampling, dust, and pet pees, it’s arguably the most heavily used item in the home and requires frequent replacing. If you

What Type of Refrigerator You Should Choose for Your Home?

Having a reliable refrigerator gives you peace of mind. But they’re not all created equal. Some are more reliable than others. And some have unique features. In this article, we explain how to choose the best type of refrigerator for your home. Type of Refrigerators There are several different

Choosing a Range Hood for Your Kitchen in 2020

If you have a stove in your kitchen or planning to buy one in the nearest future, then it is important that you consider buying a range hood to add to the mix. This is because when you cook, smoke, scent, or smell fills the air which may not be

6 Signs You Need a New Washing Machine

The washing machine is a great appliance to have, until it stops working. Of course, when this happens, it’s always when you have overflowing baskets of laundry to wash. However, there are signs that it might be time to get a new washing machine. * It’s Leaking Excessively This

Choosing the Right Washing Machine for Your Home

When it comes to choosing a washing machine, there’s no one-size-fits-all approach. This difficult job can sometimes seem impossible when faced with endless possibilities and seemingly similar specs. We all have different needs and specifications – think size, efficiency, speed, capacity, durability and more. In this blog, we will highlight

6 Signs Your AC Needs a Repair Before the Summer

Summer is almost here, but is your air conditioning system ready for the heat? If the answer to that question was a cautious “I don’t know,” then you might want to call your local AC repair company for an inspection. When the summer heat arrives in full force, those

3 Ways Property Managers Can Stand Out from the Competition

Being a property manager is one of the most demanding careers in the real estate industry. Meeting the high expectations of tenants, landlords, colleagues, and contractors, is no small task. A property manager may be responsible for managing multi-million-dollar rental properties ranging from multi-family apartments, complexes, and office buildings. A

Unexpected Costs Landlords Have When Tenants Move Out

It is common knowledge that tenants cannot live in a single rental property all their lives. Either they are moving out because they got a new job, bought their own home, or got evicted due to one issue or the other. The big question is, what are the hidden costs

4 Types of Problem Tenants – and How to Deal with Them

Every property manager will at some point have to deal with a problem tenant. In fact, you might already be dealing with several of them. If so, you know how challenging it can be to get them to modify their behavior so that things go back to being copasetic for

Common Tenant Complaints and How to Handle Them

Working as a property manager requires you to deal with tenants’ requests and complaints around the clock. Handling tenants’ complaints in the right manner and quickly can go a long way in improving tenant satisfaction and retention rates. Below are some of the most common tenant complaints and how you

Top 4 Rental Property Upgrades Worth Doing

Whether you are managing a condominium, townhouse, or multi-family apartment, you will likely be faced with the need to do a property upgrade in the future. Your tenant has moved out, and now, your property is vacant. Before you do the typical make ready projects, put some thought into rental

5 Ways to Stay Connected to Your Tenants During Social Distancing

Staying connected with tenants can be difficult under current quarantine guidelines. The need for social distancing has increased dramatically since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. With millions of Americans under lockdown, many tenants are beginning to experience cabin fever as a result of the lack of constant connection. Property

Boosting a Rental Property’s Value: 3 Tips for Owners

Effective management of a rental property entails keeping it in great condition for current tenants and making it attractive to future renters. The rental property industry is quite competitive so if you want to keep up, you need to be proactive in looking for opportunities to increase your property’s

5 Online Tools for Managing Your Rental Properties Remotely

If you plan to live far from your rental property, either permanently or for a short time, you need to have a plan for remote property management. With the current spread of the coronavirus, property managers are seeking effective ways to manage their rental property from the comfort of their

How to Get Your Tenants to Clean Regularly in 5 Simple Steps

Is getting your tenants to clean the property part of your duty as a property manager? The short answer to this question is yes! Aside from the responsibilities of maintaining the property, it’s your duty as a property manager to ensure that your tenants clean the property regularly. In

How to Reduce Your Property Maintenance and Repair Costs

Property repair and management costs are one of the many expenses that you cannot escape when managing a rental property. From a sudden breakdown of the HVAC unit to termite infestation, rental properties require continuous maintenance. While it is essential to embark on regular property maintenance, this doesn’t come

How Often Should a Property Manager Inspect a Rental

Deciding on how often a property manager should inspect a rental property can be a challenging decision or question to answer. The majority of property managers rarely check their respective properties except during tenant move-ins and move out. While they may send the plumber or maintenance guy over, they do

How to Handle Tenants Property Maintenance Requests as a Property Manager

As a property manager, managing a rental property comes with its fair share of maintenance troubles. From sudden gas leaks, bad locks, to a leaking roof, the maintenance issues faced in a rental property can be overwhelming. One thing every seasoned property manager understands is that tenants’ satisfaction is key

Top Fire Safety Tips for Property Managers in 2020

According to the Insurance Information Institute [https://www.iii.org/fact-statistic/facts-statistics-fire], fires in property structures not related to wildfires caused $11.1 billion in property damage in 2018. The average loss per resident for these property structure fires was $22,244, up 3.7 percent from a year ago.

Keepe and the Fight Against the Spread of Coronavirus

With the real estate industry and property management businesses already reporting losses since the outbreak of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), it is easy to get caught up worrying not just about the health risk, but about your properties and tenants. At Keepe, we understand that health is wealth. Since the outbreak

How Keepe Handles Handymen Unavailabilities

Every rental property requires a level of maintenance at some point in time. As such, the goal of every property manager is to find a competent yet available handyman to handle these maintenance issues when they arise. Unfortunately, finding a qualified yet available handyman can be challenging. Either they are

5 Simple Landscaping Maintenance Tips for Property Managers

Just like the famous saying, first impressions matter. This is more valid when it involves real estate properties. As a property manager, landscaping is often regarded as one of your required responsibilities. Above all, if you are hoping to make your property appealing to prospective tenants, then investing in landscaping