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Welcome to the Logical Property Management Blog. Below you'll find blog posts specific to Property Owners or Tenants to learn more about how we work and what you should be looking for.

2023-10-02

Are Your Rents Below-Market? Here Are 3 Ways To Adjust Your Rents

Maddie and Isabella have identical rental properties—think Madame Mallory’s Saule Pleureur across the street from Hassan’s family restaurant in The Hundred-Foot Journey. The two businesses have a committed clientele, but when the market turns, one strategy determines their success or failure. Maddie focuses on maintaining occupancy. Meanwhile, across the street, Isabella watches market trends and […]

2023-09-11

Tenant Payment Performance Update v2023-08

We’re not aware of any other local management company sending their clients these types of updates! Please let us know if you hear of another company doing so. Please be sure to share this with anyone you know interested in real estate investing or looking for a better property manager, so they can see what […]

2023-08-28

How to Spot Fake Emotional Support Animal Letters

Over the past decade, emotional support animals (ESA) have become the topic of discussion, popping up everywhere, from airports to rental properties. While these animals can provide their owners with great companionship and support, people have been faking emotional support animals just to bend the rules and keep their pets in rental units where animals […]

2023-08-21

2023 Rent Reductions Update

As a real estate investor, you’ve probably noticed that the rental market has been on a rollercoaster ride these past few years. From the pandemic-driven frenzy in 2020 to the subsequent slowdown in 2021, it seems like we’re back to dealing with a challenging landscape in 2023. So, if you want to understand the trends […]

2023-08-14

Consumer Housing Trends Report

As the real estate market continues to evolve, it’s vital for real estate investors to remain updated on the ever-changing renters’ preferences and trends to ensure maximum profitability of their properties. The 2022 Consumer Housing Trends Report, brought to us by Zillow, sheds light on the ever-changing landscape of the rental market. In this article, […]

2023-07-24

Property Management Inside Look: Why Your Calls Aren’t Always Answered

Ever wanted to see how a Property Management Company (PMC) operates—on the inside? Well, look no further because we’re getting into the nitty-gritty to show you the behind-the-scenes of PMCs. From how we manage our calls to other internal data, we’ll cover it all. The reality is managing rental properties is difficult and time-consuming, especially […]

2023-07-10

3D Tours and Floor Plans (Part 3)

Congratulations, you made it to the last part of our series of 3D tours and floor plans for rental properties! We’ve talked about 3D tours and floor plans extensively, and what landlords should include when making them, in the previous articles. If you’re the type of person that wants more concrete steps and likes visuals, […]

2023-07-03

3D Tours and Floor Plans (Part 2)

Welcome back to our blog series on the trends and reasons driving the popularity of 3D tours and floorplans in real estate. In our previous article, we discussed the value of 3D tours. Now, let’s turn our attention to another essential element: floor plans. Surprisingly, studies reveal that 1 in 5 people completely disregard a […]

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