Property Management Blog

It is a fact that the landlord has much responsibility towards the tenant, but we must remember that he is not the only one who has responsibilities and obligations. Tenants do too! As tenants, we must have our unit rented in a certain way, and this is what local and state laws d...

Do you have a property, and are you thinking about managing it? It is a delicate topic without question; each head is a world on its own. I may think that managing my property is very difficult due to my work, my inexperience and my lack of time but another person can be mor...

Below is an interesting article on normal wear and tear vs tenant damage you may find useful. Normal wear and tear is damage that naturally occurs in an investment property due to aging. It typically results from a tenant living in the property and is considered normal depreciati...

Are you insured with State Farm? Do you own rental property in Las Vegas BUT you don’t live in Nevada? You could have a problem!One of my clients just forwarded me an email from his State Farm insurance agent and it says:‘I need to know if you have a local property ma...

Dryer exhaust vents should be inspected and cleaned at least once a year depending on the size of the household and dryer usageWhy?Dryer vents accumulate highly flammable lint, and failure to clean out lint is the leading cause of dryer fires.When?A telltale sign that the dryer v...

When you’re managing your own rental property, you need to know how to screen potential tenants. It’s important to get someone into your property as soon as it becomes vacant, but you want to make sure you get a good tenant who will pay on time and take care of the h...

If you’re thinking about hiring a professional property management company, your first question will probably be about cost. Today, we’re talking about the cost of property management. Rental Management FeesNo matter what company you hire, your Las Vegas property man...

If you’re a self-managing landlord and your tenant fails to pay rent, what do you do? Our recommendation is that you immediately serve a Five Day Notice to Pay Rent or Quit. The eviction process in Nevada is fast and straightforward. Five Day Notice to Pay Rent or QuitWhen...

At Avalon Realty and Oaktree Management, we provide full service Las Vegas property management. One of the questions owners ask us most frequently is – how often should a rental property inspection take place? They also want to know about our reasons for inspecting a rental...

Great Home Project: How to Regrout Your Tile Do you really need to put in new flooring for your bathroom to get a fresh new look? Instead, try regrouting your bathroom, or even your kitchen's backsplash for a cheap and attractive look. Check out the tips below on what you ne...