Property Management Blog

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own rental property and manage it yourself, this is one of those updates you do not want to ignore.HUD has officially withdrawn several Fair ...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 >>

If you own rental property, you’ve probably noticed something different this year: homes are sitting vacant longer. And this isn’t just happening here in Anderson; it’s a nationwide shift. Understanding why&... read more >>

Why January Rent Paid in December Shows Up on Your 1099Every year around tax time, we get the same question from owners.A resident pays January rent a few days early, usually in late December, and then the question comes up:&ldquo... read more >>

Rental Market Update: What Falling Rents, Rising Vacancies, and Longer Lease-Up Times Mean as We Head Into 2026As we close the door on 2025, national rental market data paints a clear picture: the market remains soft, competitive,... read more >>

HUD Withdraws ESA Guidance: What This Means for Foothills Property Management and our Property OwnersDisclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Property owners should consul... read more >>