Property Management Blog

Self-managed HOA Boards and Reserve Studies

I have had the opportunity to talk to many HOA’s in the DFW Metroplex. I have noticed a disturbing trend; Many HOA’s have never heard of a reserve study or contracted to have one created. You simply cannot formulate an accurate annual budget without the information a reserve ...

Screen Applicants Finding Tenants

Having the right tenants in your commercial or residential rental property can make all the difference in the world. Even a single uncooperative tenants can create situations that can cost you dozens of hours and thousands of dollars to handle. The most important thing ...

Prospective Tenant Screening

Most property managers will do a criminal, credit, and rental verification when they receive an application from a potential tenant. How is PMI Metroplex better at screening potential tenants? We actually call and verify employment. It is very easy to fake a paystub. It is not so...

Pros Cons of Keyless Entry System

When it comes to keeping your home and family safe, you want to do everything you can to protect them. Along with the rise of the smart home and automated security, keyless home entry systems have become one of the first lines of defense for savvy homeowners. If youâ...

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT INC OPENS NEW OFFICE, PMI METROPLEX, SERVING THE GREATER DFW METROPLEX

BEDFORD, TX, February 18, 2019 — Property Management Inc. Metroplex (PMI) announces the upcoming grand opening event to celebrate the opening of its new office located in the Mid-Cities on Tuesday, February 19, 2019. PMI Metroplex is a full-service property management com...

3 Steps For Managing Security Deposit Refunds

Having tenants in our rental properties can be great things when we go through the proper suggested tips to find the perfect fit, but just like in anything, there can be ups and downs. Sometimes we find ourselves in situations that are not ideal and we have to start askin...

NARPM Texas Style

I attended my first NARPM (National Association of Residential Property Managers) convention this past week in Austin Texas. I plan, in an upcoming blog, to write about the Pro’s and Con’s of hiring a Property Manager. One of the reasons I will list is that I stay curren...

Leave Your Worries Behind

Landlords: Should you allow pets?

Almost every landlord has had a tenant that owned a pet. From chihuahuas, to kittens, to enormous Great Danes, pets are part of the family to those who raise them. Thatâs a problem, isnât it? If you allow pets, there will be damage. If you donât allow pe...

Increasing Curb Appeal

Increase the value of your rental property by making some aesthetic changes and following a few simple tips. Check for concrete damage and consider making repairs. There are emerging low cost options, such as concrete lifting, to fix cracks and sunken concrete slabs as opp...