Kansas City Property Management Blog
In our blog, we share property management news and tips for tenants and landlords. Although, we are located in Kansas City, our real estate investment advice can be used world wide. So, join us as we share the lessons we have learned throughout the years.
6 Simple Ways to Manage Stress
Stress is defined as the feeling of being overwhelmed or unable to cope with mental or emotional pressure. The feeling of stress is caused in so many different ways, so knowing how to manage the feeling is crucial for staying healthy and happy. That's [...]
Organization Hacks for Small Spaces
Organization is something everyone needs in their life to stay productive, organized, and most importantly, stress-free. Here are some easy organization hacks for the most common spaces in your home: The Bathroom Installing Shelves Cute floating shelves are easy to put up and are [...]
5 Popular Attractions in Kansas City
When moving to Kanas City, you’ll want to visit these popular Kansas City attractions first. Don’t worry, you’ll understand the hype! The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art Do you love art and history? Then you'll love this museum! The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art opened in [...]
5 Benefits of Hiring a Property Manager
As a property owner, you know that managing a rental on your own requires a large commitment of time and effort. But, over time owning a rental property can lead to financial freedom and is another way to diversify your investment portfolio. To avoid the [...]
Tips and Tricks to Avoid Clogged Drains
Whether it's in your bathroom, laundry room, or kitchen, you should never take a clogged drain for granted. Left unattended, clogged drains can cause a multitude of problems. Regardless of the type of plumbing system you have, there is a huge possibility that it [...]
The Eviction Moratorium Comes to an End: What that Means for Residents and Property Owners
The COVID-19 pandemic took the world by storm leaving many people unemployed, fearing for their health and wondering how they’re going to pay rent. Then, entered the CDC eviction moratorium, which prohibited landlords from evicting residents based on their inability to pay rent. A [...]
The 5 Ways I Went From Property Manager to Wealth Manager
By: Brent Voepel Nine years ago, I quit my job in advertising and began dedicating my career to property management. I wanted to be a great property manager, and to accomplish that goal, I aimed to have cutting-edge software, hard-working employees, and a modern [...]
What it Takes to Run a Great Property Management Company
By: Brent Voepel When I first started Voepel Property Management, our approach was to match great properties with great residents. While this promise remains true, we are expanding our concept into being not only great property managers but also Wealth Managers. I wrote the [...]
5 Rules Every Investor Should Follow When Purchasing an Occupied Investment Property
By: Brent Voepel Investing in real estate can be a very exciting, challenging time. It's a business that has huge highs and lows. It can be thrilling, but it can also be difficult to navigate. This emotional roller coaster often takes you down paths [...]
Fall Home Maintenance Tips: This one’s for the residents
Winter months can seem daunting for a renter. There are a few issues that could occur in the home when it's cold and no one wants to be uncomfortable in their living space. That's why it's important to prepare your home in the fall [...]
Why Service Inspections are Vital for a Property Owner
As your property managers, we provide our clients with bi-annual preventative maintenance. This preventative measure checks that HVAC and mechanical systems are operating within acceptable capacity. We also offer additional services such as Comprehensive A-Coil Cleanings, Site Audit Reviews, etc. During the site audit, [...]
How we are Streamlining the Make-Ready Processes
At Voepel Property Management, we understand that turning a property once a tenant moves out can be stressful. That's why our goal is to minimize expenses and vacancy time. As a result, we are constantly tweaking our processes and procedures. In an effort to [...]