Property Management Blog

When we talk about managing rental property, most conversations focus on what needs to be done.Screen the applicant. Collect the security deposit. Sign the lease. Document the condition of the home. Handle maintenance. Collect the... read more >>

I started Foothills Property Management 16 years ago, and I still hear the same question:“Why would I pay a property manager when I can manage the property myself?”Honestly, it is a fair question.You are not paying us ... read more >>

New South Carolina Law Gives Property Owners a Faster Way to Remove SquattersGood news for South Carolina rental property owners.A new state law, signed by Governor Henry McMaster on June 30, 2026, creates a faster legal process f... read more >>

Fireworks, Rental Properties, and South Carolina Landlords: What Owners Need to KnowFireworks during the Fourth of July season are part of summer in South Carolina. In many areas, fireworks are easy to purchase, easy to use, and, ... read more >>

The Move Out Assessment: What to Check As Soon As Your Tenant VacatesA tenant move-out is one of the most important moments in the rental cycle. It is the point at which the property’s condition needs to be evaluated, repair... read more >>

The Most Important Thing to Look for When Choosing a Property ManagerOn the surface, property management sounds pretty simple.Find a tenant. Sign a lease. Collect the rent. Call a vendor when something breaks.And honestly, sometim... read more >>

How to Protect Your Rental Investment Owning rental property can be one of the best ways to build long-term wealth, but it is not a passive investment in the way social media sometimes makes it sound.A rental home is both an... read more >>

HUD Withdraws Key Fair Housing Guidance: What Self-Managing Landlords Need to KnowIf you own rental property and manage it yourself, this is one of those updates you do not want to ignore.HUD has officially withdrawn several Fair ... read more >>

Nobody Wants to Be a Bad Landlord - But 1 in 4 Tenants Say They Have OneBeing labeled a “bad landlord” is every property owner’s nightmare. Yet for many renters, it’s their reality.According to an... read more >>

Being a Landlord Is Not for Everyone, and That’s OkayReal estate investing gets talked about a lot these days. Scroll social media for five minutes, and you’ll see someone telling you how easy it is, how tenants pay yo... read more >>