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 stress and hassle of managing their properties, property owners will [...]
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 large number of evictions can cause serious health and economic [...]
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 office space. Despite experiencing many obstacles and uncertainties, I managed [...]
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 following article in 2017 and while the information remains relevant, [...]
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 that you could have never anticipated. Riding out the highs [...]
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 and minimize that risk. Here are some great fall tips to [...]
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, we take pictures of the entire property and share the [...]
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 decrease the time of vacancy, we use a standardized pricing [...]
As your property managers, we don't call utility companies on an owner's or resident's behalf. However, we do take the necessary steps to make sure utilities are paid and the correct person is paying for them. Most importantly, here is what we are doing to protect our residents and owners. We have all owners [...]
At Voepel Property Management, we define a Maintenance Emergency as a malfunction of property that may result in further damage to the property or pose an immediate threat to safe living conditions. If you are unsure whether you are experiencing an event necessitating a call to our maintenance emergency line, refer to the examples below [...]
