Property Management Blog

How to Get Your Idaho Falls home or Investment Property Ready to Rent

System - Tuesday, December 5, 2017

A lot of times when I meet with investors, they are living in the home and they want to know what to do to rent it out. Today, we’re talking about how to rent out your home, especially if you’ve been living in it for a few ye... read more >>

Can I Deny Tenants with an Emotional Support or Service Animal? Salt Lake City, UT

System - Tuesday, November 21, 2017

Emotional support animals and service animals are different from pets. Owners often want to know if they can deny tenants with these animals. If an applicant qualifies for your rental property and they have a service animal or a... read more >>

How to Advertise Your Idaho Falls, ID Investment Property

System - Tuesday, November 7, 2017

If you want to know how to rent your house successfully, you need to know how to advertise your investment property. There are many avenues you can take when it comes to advertising, and honestly, the best strategy depends on yo... read more >>

Can A Landlord Choose Their Tenants? Fair Housing 101 in Salt Lake City, UT

System - Tuesday, October 24, 2017

Rental property owners often ask if they can pick the tenants they want to live in their properties. The short answer is: no. If an applicant qualifies for your property, you must give them an opportunity to rent. Fair housing l... read more >>

Why Use an Idaho Falls Property Management Company?

System - Tuesday, September 19, 2017

Today we’re answering the big question that we hear a lot: what do property management companies do? The list of things property managers do to take care of your property is immense. We’re touching on a few key points that il... read more >>

5 tips for Excellent Tenant Screening in Idaho Falls, ID

System - Tuesday, September 12, 2017

With any investment property, the goal is to make money. Putting a bad tenant into a property will eventually cost you money; not just with your turnover, but also with your downtime. If you have to eventually evict a tenant, it ... read more >>

Tips for Handling Emergency Rental Maintenance

System - Tuesday, April 18, 2017

Even the most prepared and proactive landlord will need to face emergency maintenance issues at some point. Your home may be new and in great condition; you still never know when there will be a sudden leak, the heat will stop w... read more >>

How to Get Started in Rental Investing

System - Tuesday, April 11, 2017

If you’ve been thinking about investing in rental real estate, this is an excellent time to get started. In Utah and Idaho, we have seen an increase in rents as well as stable, long-term tenants. Whether you have a property tha... read more >>

Do You Need Landlord Insurance?

System - Wednesday, April 5, 2017

As a rental property owner, you need to talk to your insurance agent or a professional property manager before you make any decisions about insurance for your investment. Each state will have its own requirements. At HomeRiver Gr... read more >>

How Much Does Property Management Cost?

System - Wednesday, March 29, 2017

The cost of professional property management depends on where you’re located, and what type of services you seek. We manage properties in Utah and in Idaho, and a lot of the landlords we talk to hesitate to hire professionals b... read more >>