Educational Articles for Landlords and Investors

Can You Rent Your Home to be Cashflow Positive?

Whether a property will be cashflow positive if turned into a rental is usually the first thing potential landlords wonder.Basically: Can you rent your home to cover the expenses of your mortgage, utility bills, and property taxes AND still earn a little income from the property?...

Hard Conversations: How to Handle Employee Terminations

In the latest episode of The Evernest Property Management Show, hosts Spencer and Matthew tackle one of the most challenging aspects of leadership: employee termination.This discussion was chock full of insights and actionable advice for leaders grappling with the difficult ...

Sewer Line Inspection - Prevent Worsening Damage

When purchasing a new home, it’s best practice to hire a professional property inspector to conduct a thorough inspection of the interior and exterior of the property. Usually, this inspection includes a sewer line inspection, where the inspector will snake a camera through...

Everything Landlords Need to Know About the Security Deposit Return Letter

Every resident feels entitled to receive their security deposit returned in full, but rarely is that the case. You, as the landlord, have an uncomfortable burden in detailing any damage that has been done and why any funds are being withheld. Additionally, there are legal require...

Growing Your Property Management Business: Insights from Sales Mastery

Evernest’s Spencer Sutton recently sat down with industry pros Mark Ainley and Mike Krause to explore the intricacies of growing a property management business.These three experts shared their experiences, strategies, and insights on various aspects of the industr...

How to Conduct a Move-Out Inspection

Moving out can be as stressful for landlords as it is for residents. As a property owner, ensuring a seamless transition between residents is crucial for maintaining the integrity of your property and keeping it in top condition. When a resident moves out, it's your opportuni...

How to Build or Scale Your Maintenance Business

A thriving maintenance department can make or break your PMC. That’s why we sat down with Deb Newell and Tra Griffin to explore all the intricacies of maintenance.These industry experts shared plenty of key insights and actionable advice, providing property managers with a ...

Preventative Maintenance is the Key to Saving Thousands

Preventative maintenance for rental properties isn't always as straightforward as taking care of your own home. This kind of maintenance is easily missed in rental properties because landlords aren't living in their rentals day-in and day-out. This means it’s much e...

The Four Stages of Company Growth - Stage Four Deep Dive

Effectively growing a property management company (PMC) requires vision, connection, analysis, the right team, and, ultimately, the ability to adapt. In a recent series on the Evernest Property Management Show podcast, co-hosts Matthew Whitaker and Spencer Sutton have been e...

How to Keep a Resident for 20 Years

Keeping a resident long-term is a tall order. That’s because maintenance issues, rent increases, poor management, better opportunities, and personal life change can all lead any resident to potentially end their lease rather than renew. But it’s definitely in yo...