Property Management Blog

Screening a Tenant: Top Criteria to Look For

Andrew L. Propst - Tuesday, August 24, 2021

When you're finding new tenants for your rental properties, you can't just take anyone who applies. Not all tenants are good tenants, and part of your job as a property owner is screening a tenant to make sure that they... read more >>

The Complete Rental Inspection Checklist

Andrew L. Propst - Tuesday, August 10, 2021

When tenants move in or out of your rental property, it's important that you do a brief property inspection. This is good for both you and your tenants, as it protects them from losing their security deposits and it makes it c... read more >>

What a Property Owner Needs to Know About Lease Enforcement

Andrew L. Propst - Tuesday, July 27, 2021

There are currently over 100 million people renting in the United States right now. While this is great for landlords, it is bound to cause at least some problems when it comes to enforcing the terms of the lease. When a new ... read more >>

The Ultimate Guide to Proper Property Maintenance

Andrew L. Propst - Tuesday, July 13, 2021

If you're a new rental or investment real estate property owner, you might be feeling overwhelmed by everything it takes to maintain your property. Don't worry, we're going to make it simple in this guide.Property main... read more >>

Rental Property Accounting and How to Manage Finances

Danny Harlow - Tuesday, June 29, 2021

Property management comes with a lot of responsibility. You need to fill your vacancies, make repairs, maintain the common areas, and yes, keep track of your expenses.It's not the most glamorous part of the job, but it will sa... read more >>

What Every Rental Property Owner Needs to Know About Support Animals

Danny Harlow - Tuesday, June 15, 2021

If you're a landlord or property manager in Boise, you probably have a clearly outlined policy on whether your property allows pets. As you perform your tenant screening process, you probably look into whether the prospective ... read more >>

Q1 2021 Vacancy Report

David Fisher, CPM - Friday, May 14, 2021

For more than a decade, HomeRiver Boise has participated in the SW Idaho chapter of NARPM (National Association of Residential Property Managers) quarterly survey of local property managers to capture the vacancy rate of residenti... read more >>

9 Reasons Why You Need Professional Management

Andrew L. Propst - Thursday, April 8, 2021

As the regulatory landscape has gotten more complicated during COVID-19—with a halt on evictions and late fees, as well as other local laws being passed to help keep renters in their homes—property managers and their k... read more >>

Housing Demand Driving Vacancy Rates Down in Boise

Andrew L. Propst - Tuesday, March 2, 2021

Strong population growth in Idaho is continuing to fuel demand for housing and drive vacancy rates down.The SW Idaho chapter of the National Association of Residential Property Managers (NARPM) has been surveying property managers... read more >>

What makes Boise a top home rental market?

System - Tuesday, February 9, 2021

According to Idaho Business Review, "The Treasure Valley is one of the leading markets in the nation in the rapidly growing single-family home built-to-rent market."Our ThoughtsRapid population growth and strong employme... read more >>