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 years. Making Repairs and Upgrades The first thing in getting your property ready to rent is taking a look at th...

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 support animal, you cannot deny them. What’s An Emotional Support Animal? Emotional support animals and ser...

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 your property. Some of the advertising platforms will be right for one type of property but wrong for other type...

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 laws protect tenants against any kind of discrimination. Can Landlords Choose Their Tenants? Fair housing laws ...

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 illustrate why you should use a property management company in Idaho Falls. These things will really set your pr...

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 will cost you a lot of time and money as well. Tenant screening is one of the most important things a property...

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 working, or a tree will crash through the roof. It’s important for your tenant’s safety and your investment...

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 that you’re planning to convert into a rental or you want to purchase an investment home, talking to a property...

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 Group (BMG Rentals), we manage homes in Utah and Idaho, and today we’re sharing some of the things we advise o...

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 because of the perceived cost. What you need to know is that using professional management can actually save yo...