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By ES Property Management - Wednesday, July 5, 2023

Rental Property Management Tips: Dealing With Difficult Tenants

Difficult tenants can be more common than you think. Whether it's a renter that constantly reports maintenance issues as "emergencies" or a tenant that doesn't pay the rent on time (ever), property owners might have to deal with a variety of issues with less-tha...

By ES Property Management - Tuesday, July 4, 2023

Hiring a Property Management Company in Indianapolis: Should You?

Deciding to hire a property manager or managing properties yourself is a decision that requires much thought and consideration. It's no secret that owning rental properties can be profitable, but with it comes a slew of responsibilities that can become overwhelming. Therefo...

By ES Property Management - Sunday, July 2, 2023

The Rental Marketing Benefits of Hiring a Property Manager

Owning rental properties is only part of the equation when building wealth from real estate. Property owners also need excellent tenants to pay the rent! Effectively managing rental properties is vital to finding great tenants and achieving long-term financial goals. In the...

By ES Property Management - Sunday, April 16, 2017

Best Rental Property Improvements for Your Indianapolis Investment

You can make some rental property improvements to add value to your investment, increase the rental price, and attract high quality tenants quickly. Today we’re discussing how to do that inexpensively, and also how to add value on a long term basis. There ar...

By ES Property Management - Sunday, April 9, 2017

Real Estate Investing for Beginners: Buying Rental Property in Indianapolis, IN

If you’re a potential first time investor wondering how to buy rental property, we have some resources and things to think about. These are just some of the basics to get you started on how to buy a rental home. Objectives in Buying Rental Property&n...

By ES Property Management - Monday, April 3, 2017

Tips for Reducing Maintenance Costs with an Indianapolis Property Management Expert

You can reduce maintenance costs while protecting and growing the underlying asset value of your property. Experienced property managers can help in this regard with their knowledge of how a building should be constructed from the ground up. That’s important because too...

By ES Property Management - Tuesday, March 28, 2017

The Value of a Good Rental Lease Agreement & Periodic Inspections | Indianapolis, IN

It’s important to have a good lease, and also to do a periodic rental inspection of your property. These should be done through your Indianapolis property management company, or if you’re self-managing – you need to do a couple of inspections and drive-by inspec...

By ES Property Management - Sunday, March 12, 2017

Pitfalls of Self Managing Rental Property in Indianapolis | Landlord Tips

Today, we’re offering landlord tips through a story about how a property owner who has been renting out a property lost a lot of money by not hiring a professional property management company. Managing a rental property requires a lot of time and knowledge, as this particular...

By ES Property Management - Tuesday, February 21, 2017

The Landlord Move Out Checklist for Rental Owners in Indianapolis

When the tenant who has been in your property for a year or longer gives notice that they will be moving out, there’s a process that should be followed. Some companies offer pre-move out inspections, where you can take a look at the home and let the tenant know what needs to b...

By ES Property Management - Tuesday, December 13, 2016

How to Spot a Rental Property Maintenance Emergency | Indianapolis Landlord Tips

What do you do when a tenant calls after hours and there’s an emergency? First, you want to find out if it’s really an emergency or if it’s something that can wait until normal business hours. At ES Property Management, we have a process for determining what ne...