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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.

2023-12-04

3 Tell-Tale Signs Your Rental Has Electrical Problems (And What to Do)

“With great power comes great responsibility.” An electrical problem can put both landlords and tenants at risk. So, if you’re a rental investor, you need to ensure that you have a safe rental property to avoid any potential accidents or legal issues. Unfortunately, many landlords fail to recognize the signs until it’s too late. To […]

2023-11-21

3 Ways to Baby-Proof Your Rental Property for Family Tenants

As you may know, having family tenants can bring multiple benefits—like longer rental periods and greater motivation to keep the house clean and well-maintained. But with families come children, who require extra safety precautions when it comes to living at a rental property. From baby-proofing outlets and cabinets to securing windows with safety locks, ensuring […]

2023-11-13

Is It a Good Idea to Rent to Tenants with Felony Records?

As a landlord, you probably have dealt with your fair share of tenant dilemmas. But have you ever come across an applicant with a felony record? Should you even remotely consider renting to someone like that? Doing so carries certain risks, such as a lack of recent credit and employment history to go on. But […]

2023-11-08

Tenant Payment Performance Update v2023 – 10

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 interested in real estate investing or looking for a better property manager, so they can see what they are […]

2023-10-30

How to Handle Tenants’ Unreasonable & Reasonable Requests

The landlord’s dilemma can be a rollercoaster, especially when dealing with tenants with a never-ending list of peculiar requests. From changing lightbulbs to expecting an endless supply of toilet paper, it’s as if tenants think you’re responsible for everything in the house, because you’re the landlord. While some landlords want to be helpful, it’s important […]

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 […]

2023-06-19

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 […]

2023-06-09

Tenant Payment Performance Update through May 2023

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 […]

2023-03-06

Tenant Payment Performance Update through February 2023

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 […]

2023-01-09

How Landlords Can Help Their Tenants Handle High Inflation

As a landlord, you should always want the highest amount of effective rent for your properties. This usually means raising rents in step with market increases. Often, inflation and raising the rent lead to tenant turnover, which leads to loss of rent while a property is vacant and additional expenses getting it RentReady. Inflation in […]

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