Educational Articles for Landlords and Investors

The Four Stages of Company Growth - Stage Three Deep Dive

Transitioning from a great property manager to a great leader is a pivotal shift that can make or break the success of any property management company (PMC). In a recent series on the Evernest Property Management Show podcast, co-hosts Matthew Whitaker and Spencer Sutton have del...

Landlord Benefits of Annual Property Inspections

As a landlord, it's crucial to maintain the condition of your rental property. The best way to make sure your property is in tip-top shape is by conducting an annual property inspection—yes, even if you have long-term residents!If you’re skipping this inspection s...

The Four Stages of Company Growth - Stage Two Deep Dive

Evernest’s Spencer Sutton and Matthew Whitaker recently delved into the intricacies of property management, focusing on the essential skills required to navigate the different stages of growth in the industry—you can catch a recap of stage one here.This week, the...

The Ultimate Move-In Day Checklist for Landlords

Move-in day is a pivotal moment for landlords and residents alike. As a landlord, you look forward to this day after a period of preparation that no doubt was a bit overwhelming!Move-in day is not just about handing over the keys; it’s about establishing a positive relation...

The Four Stages of Company Growth - Stage One Deep Dive

Evernest’s Spencer Sutton and Matthew Whitaker recently delved into the intricacies of property management, focusing on the essential skills required to navigate the different stages of growth in the industry. Their discussion highlighted the critical importance of executio...

What Are Security Deposit Best Practices for a Landlord?

As a landlord, you probably already know that requiring a security deposit for a residential rental property is a common best practice. But questions abound, including: How much should you charge? How should you incorporate the security deposit into your lease agreement? And what...

The Path to Achieving Anything Great

It's no secret that success doesn't come to us easily. For most of us, at least. It's something that must be greatly desired, valiantly fought for, and often eventually sacrificed for.That’s why we recorded an entire podcast episode on achieving great things, wh...

Not Moving Yet? Get Your Rental Ready!

If you’re planning a move in the near future and considering listing your home as a rental, you’re probably thinking about all the steps you need to take ahead of time. Whether you have a new job lined up or family obligations taking you away from home, renting your p...

Strategies to Keep 'Professional Tenants' Out of Your Rental Property

As a landlord, one of the biggest challenges you may face is dealing with problematic tenants, especially those commonly referred to as "professional tenants."These tenants are skilled at exploiting loopholes, manipulating the system, and causing headaches for property ...

Beyond Transactions: Building Lasting Client Relationships with Jeremy Tallman

Ever wondered how to keep a client for years or maybe even decades? Matthew, Evernest's Founder and CEO, and Spencer, Evernest's Director of Marketing, recently sat down with industry expert Jeremy Tallman to tease out just that. Jeremy shares his journey from being a rea...