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How to Solve Tenants’ Issues on Weekends
Reading Time: 9 minutesWhat Is a Property Manager? A property manager is your go-to person (or team) who handles the daily ins and outs of rental properties on behalf of the owner. Think of them as the middle ground between landlords and tenants—they collect rent, coordinate repairs, and make sure the building or unit stays in top shape.…
How to Handle Security Deposit Deductions?
Reading Time: 3 minutes Many people ask us how we handle security deposit deductions and damages caused by tenants. For us, this process starts very early even the tenant moving into the property in the first place. Pre-move in Process We send them an apartment condition statement form for them to fill out 14 days…
Boston City’s Property Inspection – Explained
Reading Time: 17 minutes Every single rental property in Boston needs to be registered, even if you do it short-term rental. The process can either be done in person through paper and check or online. At Green Ocean, we decided to do it online because of the number of properties that we have. It’s nice if you have…
Top 10 Situations a Landlord Hires a Property Manager
Reading Time: 17 minutes In this article, we will answer one of the most commonly asked questions: When should a landlord hire a property manager? From our experience of working with over 500 landlords, these are the top 10 situations when a landlord decides to hire a property manager. Reason #1: Late payments The number #1 situation when…
3 Brilliant Ways To Prevent Package Theft
Reading Time: 2 minutes Package theft is rampant nowadays, but that doesn’t mean you can’t prevent it from happening to you and your tenants. In this article, we will be covering three affordable ways to protect you and your tenants from having packages being stolen at your property. Tip #1 – Good lighting There shouldn’t…
Condo Landlord Insurance Facts
Reading Time: 3 minutes Every investor should have a Dwelling Fire Policy, also known as the landlord’s policy. In this article, we are going to talk about the different types of insurance for condos and the different types of transfer for every type of building as well – The Condo Landlord Insurance Facts You Should Know. Those policies…
Home Renovation: An Expert Guide
Reading Time: 4 minutes In most renovations, you’re going to hear nightmare stories of general contractors that don’t show up, the subcontractors having issues, delays with materials, every excuse under the sun. These stories result in project delays. When it comes to investment property renovations, time is the equivalent to money. Green Ocean’s Renovation Process …
Qualities of a Property Manager you Need
Reading Time: 2 minutes Your property could be one of the most expensive things you own. Stop for a moment and think about another valuable object that you have, whether it has price or sentimental value. Perhaps, it’s a person like one of your children or an item such as a piece of jewelry that’s been passed down…
How to Rent Your Property Sight Unseen: Smart Tips for Owners
Reading Time: 9 minutes In this article, we will be discussing sight unseen rentals. What does that mean? It means when an apartment gets rented by someone who hasn’t seen the apartment in person. A lot of problems can come from this because they haven’t seen the property. They’re going to base upon either pictures, videos, or 3D tours. They…
