When you're on an HOA board, it's important to strike the right balance between being overwhelmed and doing your fair share. If you Google "tips for new HOA board members," you're likely to come across several websites with notes saying something... (Read More)

Do you shower in the morning or at night? Do you enjoy midnight movies or early-morning breakfasts? Do you prefer 70-degree nights or something cooler? Those are great questions to ask your traveling companions before spending your first night in... (Read More)

At PMI, we believe there are four things that are extremely important when partnering with a property management company –– effective communication skills, integrity and honesty, accurate accounting, and availability of management. Each of these... (Read More)

Positive reviews are a gold mine for landlords of short-term rentals. The market is saturated with short-term rentals, so landlords need to take extra measures to ensure that they stay competitive. They need to make their property attractive to... (Read More)

Real estate investment can be a lucrative business. However, it can also be a competitive one. There are multiple properties bidding for the attention of guests looking for short-term rentals. So, how competitive are you? Are you keeping up with the... (Read More)

About 30 percent of Americans suffer from allergies, according to WebMD. That's nothing to sneeze at, pardon the pun! Itchy, watery eyes, runny noses, sneezing and other symptoms can be annoying at best. What does this have to do with your... (Read More)

When it comes to running a commercial property, it's important to know who takes care of maintenance issues as they arise. What things is the landlord accountable for and what things fall on the renter? These types of decisions should be made... (Read More)

Short-term rentals have some real benefits. You're given a little more flexibility. For example, you can block off dates when you want to use it and accept rentals during the times when you're away. This is just one reason many people choose to go... (Read More)

As a landlord, you know that staying on top of all the responsibilities associated with managing rental properties can be a difficult task. Even if you have a small team to help you out, managing your property or properties can be a huge headache... (Read More)

At PMI, we believe it's very important it is to screen your tenants. This is to ensure that you end up with the right people who will care for your property and pay the rent on time. Establishing a good tenant-landlord relationship goes beyond... (Read More)