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By Jason Wolf - Tuesday, March 21, 2017

How to Utilize Technology in Property Management | West Jordan, UT

The importance of technology in property management cannot be overstated. In today’s day and age, technology makes it a lot easier to communicate and to handle day to day functions. Don’t misunderstand: I’m not saying we don’t need to communicate with peop...

By Jason Wolf - Sunday, March 12, 2017

Communication and the Landlord Tenant Relationship | West Jordan Property Management Education

Often, there is a tension between a landlord or a property manager and a tenant, and that’s usually due to a lack of communication. The tenants often feel like if they communicate that something is wrong or their rent is going to be late, or they are having personal challen...

By Jason Wolf - Wednesday, March 8, 2017

Rental Advertising – How Much to Charge for Rent and How to Market in West Jordan

We are asked by landlords nearly every day how much to charge for rent. They want to know how much money they can get from their rental property, so today we’re talking about how to set that price and how to advertise your home. How Much Can You Rent a House For? Dat...

By Jason Wolf - Wednesday, March 1, 2017

Onsite Tenant Screening: Importance of Personal Showings for Your West Jordan Rental Home

On our previous blog about tenant screening, we discussed the importance of screening tenants, setting rental criteria so you can protect yourself from discrimination lawsuits, and the federal fair housing guidelines. We talked about everything that the law said we need to be doi...

By Jason Wolf - Wednesday, February 22, 2017

The Biggest Challenge of Managing Rental Property in West Jordan, UT

A couple came in to talk about property management, and they had a fantastic list of questions. One of the things they wanted to know really stood out, and it forced me to step back and reflect on what we struggle with as professional property managers. They asked: what is the bi...

By Jason Wolf - Wednesday, February 15, 2017

Deferred or Emergency Maintenance: A Guide for Managing Your West Jordan Rental

We have talked about maintenance on your property before, and it’s important to distinguish between deferred maintenance and emergency maintenance. You will be required to treat each type of maintenance situation differently. Defining Deferred MaintenanceDeferred main...

By Jason Wolf - Wednesday, February 8, 2017

How to Handle Security Deposit Disputes | West Jordan Property Management

On our list of frequently asked questions is one that is really important. It involves your tenant’s security deposit and what you should do if there’s a landlord deposit dispute over what you might withhold. Here’s the scenario from a landlord who needs help: M...

By Jason Wolf - Monday, October 10, 2016

Tenant Damage vs. Normal Wear and Tear | Salt Lake City Property Management Education

The difference between tenant damage and normal wear and tear in your rental property is not always clear. At Property Solutions of Utah, we believe there are a few things you can do to make the process easier and to keep you protected while you’re making decisions about a ...

By Jason Wolf - Thursday, October 6, 2016

Should I Hire a Property Management Company in the Salt Lake City Area?

There’s an age-old question among landlords and investors: should you hire a professional property management company, or take care of your rental property yourself? There are a lot of different questions you need to ask yourself, so put together a pro and con table to...

By Jason Wolf - Tuesday, September 27, 2016

Service Animals and Your Salt Lake City Rental Home | Professional Advice

Something interesting happened with us and one of our tenants, so I thought it would present me with a good opportunity to talk about service animals. Last week, I received a phone call from a tenant who said she had purchased a service animal and brought the animal home, and wan...