Bedford Property Management Blog

3 Steps For Managing Security Deposit Refunds

Having tenants in our rental properties can be great things when we go through the proper suggested tips to find the perfect fit, but just like in anything, there can be ups and downs. Sometimes we find ourselves in situations that are not ideal and we have to start askin...

7 Cleaning Mistakes to Avoid

You work hard to keep your home spotless. But your efforts could be doing more harm than good. Avoid these common cleaning blunders to prevent undue damage to your home. 1. Forgetting to clean your kitchen sink Your kitchen sink is a hideout for a multitude of harmful bacte...

Apply Spring Pre-Emergents Now and Tame the Weeds in Your Yard!

It is time to start thinking about pre-emergents for your yard with Spring blooming in the very near future. When nature starts blooming, so will the weeds. You have about a 6-week window to apply pre-emergents for them to be effective. That time frame runs from about the mi...

April 2020 Rent and the COVID-19 Virus

PMI Metroplex , in conjunction with PMI Corporate, are working on a plan for tenants to cope with the economic impacts of this health crisis throughout the state of Texas and the United States. PMI Metroplex commends state and local leaders in their efforts to address the COVID-1...

Attitude

I recently posted a blog entry about rental scams. The amount of time I spent dealing with people calling to verify the price of that house really soaked up a lot of my time. Valuable time that I could have spent generating more business and putting food on my families table. I d...

Beat the heat with these simple tips!

The Texas heat can be unbearable at times, especially if your air conditioner isn't running at peak performance, and we are quickly heading to the dog days of summer. Here are a few simple tips to help you get the most out of your AC this year. 1. Caulk Around Doors And Windows A...

Breaking the Lease

Most tenants sign a lease for a year at a time. This ensures that for that year, a steady income can be counted on and decisions for either finding new tenants or continuing a lease can be thought out and planned on. This helps landlords rest easy in tenant stability for ...

Catalytic Thefts on the Rise

Catalytic converters are stolen and sold to scrap metal dealers for the precious metals within them like platinum, palladium, and rhodium. It can take a thief less than two minutes to steal the catalytic converter from your vehicle, and it will cost you roughly $1000-2000 to repl...

Cold Weather Drives Rodents Into North Texas Homes

The recent cold snap in North Texas is both a blessing and curse when it comes to keeping critters at bay. The freezing temperatures can kill off part of the insect population, while also driving rodents into homes. Orkin lists DFW as 10th worst in the country when it comes...

Cold Weather Precautions

It is that time of year again. Be sure to cover outside water faucets to prevent broken pipes before the freezing temperatures arrive. Walk the perimeter of your home and seal up any holes dime-sized or bigger to prevent rodents from entering. If you have pets, be alert for coyot...