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A Way to Improve Your Property for Free!
Reading Time: 2 minutes Having to improve your property doesn’t always mean additional cost! Luckily, we at Green Ocean Property Management can avail of some free stuff for our landlords and tenants, just like these smart thermostats. State Initiatives on Energy Efficiency Massachusetts has been a consistent frontrunner in the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy’s…
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Why We Need Space Heaters
Reading Time: 2 minutes Winter in Boston can be very brutal. And even if your heating systems are in place, it may not be warm enough for all your residents. Good thing we have these space heaters to keep your units warm even when it’s is freezing cold outside. When Heat Is Not Working Boston…
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Legal Fees When Moving In
Reading Time: 2 minutes Landlords and property managers should abide by local landlord-tenant laws to ensure nothing is overcharged. Learn more as we explain the legal fees you can collect from tenants when they are moving in. State laws on move-in fees State laws on move-in fees vary. Some states have no limit on the amount…
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Using Asana With Our B.I.G. Landlords
Reading Time: 3 minutes With ten or more units to manage, it might be impossible for landlords to keep up. That is why our Boston Investor Group (B.I.G.) landlords are also using Asana, our project management software, where they have round-the-clock access to updates on every work we do at their property. In today’s article, I’m going…
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How We Deal With Fallen Trees
Reading Time: 2 minutes Fallen trees are a hazard and should be dealt with the soonest as possible. In this article, we explain how we act quickly and thoroughly on fallen trees before they cause further damage to your property. Fallen Trees in Massachusetts It is very, very dangerous to be around fallen trees in Massachusetts. We…
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Hiver for Gmail, Explained
Reading Time: 3 minutes Fast and open communication has always been our top commitment. We keep it that way within our company and, most importantly, towards our partners and clients. Today, our CEO Jarrett Lau shows you how we do that with Hiver, the world’s 1st Gmail-based Helpdesk. With it, our entire team is always only one click…
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Minimize Vacancies with 3D Renderings
Reading Time: 3 minutes 3D renderings allow contractors and prospective renters to look at the property without being onsite. But at Green Ocean Property Management, we take it to the next level: we use it for advertising the property. With more potential tenants who see it first, there’s less time for your property to remain vacant. Here’s how…
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Dealing With Security Deposit Deductions
Reading Time: 4 minutes We have handled more security deposit deductions than we can count. In today’s article, we explain how we sorted it out with one of our residents. Move-out Inspections and Security Deposit Deductions At the end of every single lease term, a tenant will move out. It is then our job to do a…
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Our BIG Program, Explained
Reading Time: 2 minutes Here at Green Ocean Property Management, we specialize in helping and building up our landlords. But we take property management to the next level as we introduce the Boston Investor Group, also known as our B.I.G. program. What is B.I.G.? BIG stands for Boston Investor Group. It is a special recognition given to…