Property Management Blog

Whether you're a renter or a landlord, the rental process is tedious. When you think about it, would you want it any other way? Moving into a new space has plenty of questions that need to be answered.One of those is the tenant screening process. This process is used to make everyone safe and comfortable. Tenant background checks allo...

When you sign a management agreement and entrust us with the management of your investment property, it's important to understand the concept of a DNE, which stands for "do not exceed." You may come across this term in various property management companies or owner statements. Essentially, it grants us the authority to ...

If you've chosen Utah Property Solutions as your Salt Lake City property management company, you may be wondering about the next steps and how quickly we can begin managing your property. Rest assured, the process is typically swift. The timeline will depend on how promptly you provide us with the necessary information. Once we s...

When it comes to advertising your property, professional photos are crucial. While we may have mentioned the importance of professional photos elsewhere on our website, I want to emphasize it once again. Prospective residents typically begin their search by location and budget, but they ultimately rely on photos to make their decision. Ha...

Utah is one of the top states for pet ownership in the US. More than 58% of Utah households have at least one pet, according to the latest statistics.If you own a rental property in Salt Lake City, you can guarantee that at least some of your prospective tenants will have pets. You may not want to put up with the potential damage, noise, ...

Being a property owner means you get to make the calls about what you do with your rentals. But that doesn't mean you can do absolutely anything when it comes to your properties.Case and point, Utah has rules about how rent can be increased, and they vary depending on your lease agreement.Keep reading this quick guide to learn all you...

It's almost that time of the month when landlords begin to go property to property and collect rent. What worked back in the day might not be the best solution today when it comes to collecting rent paid by your tenants.Whether you're a new property manager or a professional, we will share some better ways to collect rent that won...

Since 2000, nearly 50,000 new rental units have popped up in Salt Lake City, UT and the surrounding areas. With this in mind, you might think there would be plenty of rental properties to go around.But during this same timeframe, Salt Lake City's population has ballooned. It has gone from just under 900,000 in 2000 to over 1.2 million...

Did you know that property listings with high-quality photographs receive 61% more online views than those without?As a real estate investor, you know how important it is to make your listing stand out online.You've tried different tactics like staging and virtual tours, but the competition for attention is fierce. How can you make su...

Did you know that 90% of agents use Facebook to promote real estate listings?Real estate investing can be a great way to make money, but it's not always easy to find buyers for your properties.While traditional marketing methods like newspaper ads and open houses have been tried by many investors in the past - they often don't yie...