Property Management Blog

Prospective Tenant Screening

Most property managers will do a criminal, credit, and rental verification when they receive an application from a potential tenant. How is PMI Metroplex better at screening potential tenants? We actually call and verify employment. It is very easy to fake a paystub. It is not so...

Screen Applicants Finding Tenants

Having the right tenants in your commercial or residential rental property can make all the difference in the world. Even a single uncooperative tenants can create situations that can cost you dozens of hours and thousands of dollars to handle. The most important thing ...

Self-managed HOA Boards and Reserve Studies

I have had the opportunity to talk to many HOA’s in the DFW Metroplex. I have noticed a disturbing trend; Many HOA’s have never heard of a reserve study or contracted to have one created. You simply cannot formulate an accurate annual budget without the information a reserve ...

Spring Forward

It is time to spring forward and leave those winter blues behind! We all know to check our smoke alarm batteries when we make the change for daylight savings, but there are a few more maintenance items you should consider that are easy to forget and can prevent some headaches in ...

Spring Yard Maintenance and Cleaning

Spring time is here and spring cleaning is in full swing. Not only do the insides of our homes need inspection and cleaning, our yards also need yearly maintenance done. Often times we forget about the simple things that should be done to our home each year, so here is ...

Start Shopping For Your New Home

Today, weâll discuss how to effectively and efficiently start shopping for your next home. After youâre pre-approved and have your criteria figured out, what do you do? Many homes no longer post a for sale/for lease sign. Why? It’s an invitation for thief’s t...

Stay Safe This Holiday Season!

To ensure your safety this holiday season, please consider the following safety tips. We hope you have a wonderful time celebrating with your friends, family, and neighbors. Let a trustworthy neighbor know if you’re planning to go out of town for the holidays so that they can...

The Role of the HOA Board of Directors

Attached is a brief, but well written article on the role of the associations Board of Directors. It is important to have a Board that is active, can quickly respond to emails, and has the HOA's best interest in mind. I see too many HOA's where a board member only wan...

Tough Renting Decisions Made Easy

Owning a rental property can be an excellent source of passive income for the property owner. However, if you try to manage your own rental property, you might find yourself struggling to make all the important decisions that go into marketing and managing a rental prop...

Vacation Home Property Management

Vacation rentals are steadily rising in popularity as vacationers are drawn to a more relaxed home setting in a local atmosphere as a cost effective alternative to a single hotel room in a bustling tourist district. The market is swarmed with up and coming vacation rentals ...