Property Management

There's No Real Benefit To A Shared or Multi-Use Office

CUSTOMERS WILL TAKE YOU LESS SERIOUSLY IF YOU SHARE AN OFFICE

There’s no denying that current conditions make it challenging to be a small business owner. Interest rates are up, the stock market is down (or flat at best), unemployment is super low and no one wants to work, so where can you trim some expenses to better protect your cash flow? Maybe you’ve entertained the idea of sharing an office space for the sake of decreasing your overhead. If you have, it’s a creative idea…but don’t do it.

Profitable D-I-Y Property Management Might Be A Thing Of The Past

SYSTEMS MATTER: WHY DO-IT-YOURSELF PROPERTY MANAGEMENT FALLS SHORT

It's strange to think about how much important and transcendent history has occurred in the last 20 years or so but it’s also really important to do so. Whether you dig into the changes we experienced after 9/11, the 2007-2008 Financial Crisis, or Covid, the fact of the matter is that the days when so much in real estate seemed easy are squarely in the rearview.

Professional Property Managers SHOULD Make It Look Easy

NEXUS PROPERTY MANAGEMENT 101: PROFESSIONAL PROPERTY MANAGERS MAKE IT LOOK (AND FEEL) EASY, BUT IT’S NOT

Trust is at the heart of all relationships and when you hire a professional to help with your real estate investment, trust is essential. But what experiences are you looking for to build and solidify that trust?

Violation Notices: An Opportunity Not A Crisis

YOU GOT A VIOLATION NOTICE FROM THE CITY…DON’T PANIC; THINK OF IT AS AN OPPORTUNITY TO ADD VALUE

You received a bright pink (or orange, or green, …depending on where you are) violation notice on your property or in your mail. It’s alarming, it can be intimidating, but…it happens. Usually, you get it for some kind of maintenance issue at your rental property: high grass, debris in the yard, electrical issues, or maybe gas leaks.

Rental Property Safety Starts With Key And Lock Management

THE BEST WAY TO MANAGE DOOR LOCKS AT YOUR RENTAL PROPERTY

Locks are a critical, yet often overlooked, component of ensuring your tenants are safe and feel safe. It’s important that you, as a landlord, have an efficient system so you don’t cut corners at some point and endanger anyone’s lives or property. With over a decade in the property management business and over 1000 units under management, Nexus highly recommends that our clients switch their key locks over to Kwikset’s Smartkeys.

3 Reasons Tenants Seek Professionally Managed Rental Units

WHY TENANTS PREFER PROFESSIONALLY MANAGED RENTAL UNITS

As a residential and commercial property management company with over a decade of experience, we’ve heard countless stories from tenants about their experiences. Finding a quality place to live is not always easy and the inattention and poor quality of some landlords out there make it even harder.

10 Fire Safety Violations You Need To Take Care Of

NEXUS PROPERTY MANAGEMENT 101: WHAT ARE MY RESPONSIBILITIES WHEN IT COMES TO FIRE SAFETY AT MY RENTAL PROPERTY?

There are lots of different approaches you can take to managing property but being the landlord who neglects fire safety just can’t be one of them. Local fire departments will let you know what is necessary for the safety of your tenants and property and despite the potential costs and headaches, it is essential that you cooperate and meet those requirements. More often than not, the issues are relatively simple and not that expensive.

What To Do When Tenants' Enjoyment Puts You At A Legal Risk

SHOULD YOU ALLOW TENANTS TO HAVE RECREATIONAL ITEMS ON YOUR PROPERTY?

When summer comes around it gets hot and we’re all looking for some relief. As rental property owners, we can sympathize with tenants who are trying to beat the heat, but what should you do if tenants want to put up a small pool? What if they buy a trampoline for Junior’s birthday and now it’s sitting in your yard?

Facebook and Business Opportunities

IS FACEBOOK USEFUL FOR GROWING YOUR BUSINESS ONLINE?

Facebook is the most popular social network in the world with over 2.9 billion monthly users and over 240 million in the U.S. alone. But is Facebook an effective tool that can strengthen your business? Well…it used to be. In the early years of Facebook the goal was to bring people together to increase networking opportunities.

Real Estate Camera Debate.. Eye In The Sky or Blind Eye??

SHOULD YOU SET UP CAMERAS IN YOUR RENTAL PROPERTY?

This is a question that comes up often and unlike so many decisions we make and test to solidify best practices, the jury is still out on the use of cameras.