Property Management Blog

Upgrades to your rental

By Hero Property Management Tuesday, September 23, 2025

In the market today, it seems to be harder to find a tenant. With fewer people looking and more rentals becoming available, how can you make your rental the perfect choice for those who come across it? Of course, the first answer is price. Be sure that your unit is listed at a co...

The Cost to Manage a Property Yourself vs Hiring a Property Management Company

By Hero Property Management Friday, September 19, 2025

Being a homeowner comes with a range of challenges, especially when you want to rent out your home to someone else. Deciding on what would be best for your individual needs can be a daunting task. One way to help you make a decision is to perform a cost-benefit analysis by listin...

Pets in Rentals

By Hero Property Management Tuesday, September 16, 2025

Every owner of a rental wants their property to be filled and taken care of. Finding that tenant is important and starts from the time of advertising. It used to be very common to add to the listing, no pets allowed, but that could be the very reason that your unit is not being f...

Renting vs Selling

By Hero Property Management Monday, September 15, 2025

In the market today, many are finding themselves sitting on a property that won't sell. With high interest rates and prices rising on living expenses, it is getting harder to find a buyer. This forces many to make a decision, drop the price on their home significantly to find...

Fill Your Rental Quicker

By Hero Property Management Wednesday, September 10, 2025

The most calming time for an owner of a rental is when the unit is filled. Every day the property is on the market is a loss of income that could be coming in. Waiting for a new tenant is inevitable, but cutting that time down as much as possible is the goal. There are a few ways...

Benefits of Xeriscaping your Yard

By Hero Property Management Tuesday, September 2, 2025

There is nothing more nostalgic than the smell of fresh grass clippings, bringing memories of grueling labor in the heat of the summer sun, mowing the grass to make sure you have the best looking lawn in the neighborhood. But is a grassy lawn a thing of the past? It can increase ...

What will the judge look for in security deposits dispositions

By Hero Property Management Tuesday, August 12, 2025

Going through a property after tenants have moved out can feel overwhelming and daunting. It’s hard to know what can be charged to the tenant versus what ultimately becomes the responsibility of the owner. What is needed in order to properly document the process? How long d...

How to create a stress-free maintenance process

By Hero Property Management Friday, August 8, 2025

Maintenance can feel like a game of telephone. You have a lot of people passing information. The tenants, Property Management Team, Owners, and Maintenance crew all have a part in the maintenance process. How can you make it as stress-free and hands-off as possible as the owner?T...

How to Take the Surprise Out of Maintenance

By Hero Property Management Tuesday, July 29, 2025

Diving into rentals as a property owner can be an exciting investment. Most spend money at the beginning to get the property into perfect condition to catch the eye of renters. Once those renters are in, you can breathe a little as things start to settle, until you start to get t...

How Much Do Property Management Companies Charge?

By Hero Property Management Tuesday, July 29, 2025

Owning a rental property can be a lot of work. The day-to-day tasks that come with renting out your house can seem like a full-time job. Which is why hiring a property management company may seem appealing. There is one question that may come up with trying to figure out if hirin...