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Screening Tenants for Your Rental Properties
Reading Time: 3 minutesAs a landlord, finding reliable and trustworthy tenants is crucial to the success of your rental property business. The right tenants can help you maximize your rental income and maintain your property’s value. As for the wrong tenants, they can cause severe damage to your property and disrupt your income stream. Thus, it’s essential to…
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The Impact of COVID-19 on Property Management Practices
Reading Time: 4 minutesThe COVID-19 pandemic has affected nearly every aspect of our lives, including how we manage properties. Property management companies have had to adapt to new safety regulations quickly, readjust to tenant needs, and combat economic uncertainty. Today, we will explore the impact of COVID-19 on property management practices and how property managers can respond to…
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9 Sustainable and Green Initiatives in Property Management
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe real estate industry significantly impacts the environment, accounting for nearly 40% of global carbon emissions. As such, property managers must adopt sustainable and green initiatives to help reduce the industry’s carbon footprint. These initiatives benefit the environment and improve the income of property owners and managers. This blog explores a few of the sustainable…
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Smart Home Technology and its Benefits for Property Management
Reading Time: 3 minutesSmart home technology is rapidly changing how people interact with their homes, and it is also significantly impacting the property management industry. Smart home technology connects devices to the internet, allowing users to control them through smartphones, tablets, or other devices. These devices offer many benefits for property management companies and their clients, including increased efficiency, improved…
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5 Most Cost-Effective Upgrades to Boost Your Property’s Value
Reading Time: 3 minutes There are many areas for renovations that can help you make money from your rental property, but not all of them will bring good value. Today, we talk about the most cost-effective upgrades that you can do to your property to get the most return on investment. The Importance of Renovation for ROI…
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3 Tools We Use for Efficiency
Reading Time: 2 minutesAt Green Ocean Property Management, we are committed to ensuring safety and comfort in all our properties. In today’s article, read about how we take advantage of property management technology with the top three tools we use for efficiency. We invest in only the best tools to diagnose and solve problems, such as the FLIR…
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Save More Money With A Smart Thermostat
Reading Time: 2 minutesWe at Green Ocean Property Management love technology. That’s why Google’s Nest Thermostat is the perfect addition to the properties we manage. Here’s how switching from old-school thermostats to smart ones can save more bucks. All About Google’s Nest Thermostats Smart thermostats, specifically Google’s Nest Thermostats, are becoming very commonplace in many…
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Wearing our Brand
Reading Time: 2 minutesOur branding makes us stand out among the rest—or at least identifies and distinguishes us from the next person. In today’s article, we explain how wearing our brand takes our identity to the next level and reminds us of our mission as your dedicated property manager. The Importance of Wearing our Brand So…
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How To Obtain A Construction Loan For Your Renovations
Reading Time: 2 minutesYou can find additional resources to fund your renovation, such as a construction loan. In this video, we share how we have helped some of our clients obtain loans and achieve their dream renovations. Now, we don’t do this too often for our clientele, but when it’s necessary, what ends up happening is…