Posts By: AMG Property Management

How to Broach the Topic of Rent Increase with a Tenant

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A rent increase can be a delicate subject to discuss for landlords. It’s important to approach the conversation with tact to ensure you keep a good relationship with the tenant and that they understand the reason behind the decision. Here are some effective strategies to help you navigate this potentially tricky discussion.: Provide Ample Notice… Read more »

Five Ways to Make a Rental Unit More Attractive to a Tenant

Rental Property

The rental market is a competitive place, so making your property stand out to potential clients is crucial. A few simple enhancements can significantly increase the appeal of your rental unit and help you attract and retain quality tenants. Here are five effective ways to make your rental property more attractive and ensure it doesn’t… Read more »

What College Students Want Most in a Rental Property

Leasing to College Students

When marketing your property, remember that college students have slightly different priorities than your typical long-term renter. Most often, it’s not difficult selling to a college student. All they need is a safe, functioning place to call home that’s close to campus! However, some amenities would help increase the quality of their experience and would… Read more »

Tips for Attracting High-Quality Tenants

How to Attract Tenants

A landlord needs to find a quality tenant to live and take care of their rental home. Ideally, if you’re a landlord, then you want someone who will keep your rental in great shape and plans on staying for a while. Finding the right tenant isn’t always easy; in fact, it can be quite a… Read more »

Tenant Screening Tips for New Landlords

Finding quality tenants is a must for landlords, but if you’ve just recently started renting property you might not know where to start. Today we’ll offer a few helpful tenant screening tips for new landlords: Ask for ID All prospective tenants should provide a valid photo ID, which you can photocopy and attach to the… Read more »

Reasons to Offer a Pet-Friendly Rental Policy

If you’re considering a no-pets policy because you think pets mean noise and mess, think again. Here are a few compelling reasons to offer a pet-friendly rental policy: Pet-Friendly Properties Attract More Tenants Around 65 percent of people own a pet, so offering a pet-friendly rental policy can significantly expand your pool of prospective tenants…. Read more »

What Amenities Do Tenants Really Want?

If you’re a landlord, you may be wondering which amenities matter, and which aren’t worth the trouble. Here’s our guide to the amenities tenants really want: Outdoor Space Whether it’s a fenced-in yard, a balcony or a patio, tenants love outdoor spaces where they can enjoy the warmer months. Most are willing to pay more… Read more »