Entries by Bob Mack

Relocating Out of Salt Lake City – Should You Rent or Sell Your Home?

Today we’re talking about whether you should rent your home out or try to sell it. This is an age-old question that often comes up when someone is moving out of town or not having any success with the sales market. Building Wealth One thing I always tell people who want to build wealth is […]

How a Property Manager Protects Your Investment

As property managers, we do a few specific things to every rental home we manage in order to protect that asset. Today, we’re sharing some of those tips so you’ll know how your property manager is protecting your investment. Move In Inspection One thing we always tell our owners is that the most important thing […]

How to Handle Security Deposits in Your Rental Property

There is a new law in 2014 that affects how landlords are required to handle security deposits in Utah, so you’ll want to forget everything you knew before and focus on what is currently required. Now, you have 30 days to send the security deposit back to your tenant. If they aren’t getting the security […]

How to Spot and Avoid Craigslist And Classifieds Scams

There are nefarious and shady things that can happen when you advertise your rental property online. Of course there are really only two ways to advertise these days; with a sign in front of your property or online. Obviously, advertising online is going to give you a larger return on your investment. Here is what’s happening: […]

Who Should Pay for Utilities in My Rental Home?

Determining who pays for utilities in your Salt Lake City rental home is something you need to decide at the beginning of the relationship you have with your tenant. It’s a contractual issue and something that must be included in your lease. There are a couple of different ways to think about who should pay […]

Dealing with Abandonment in Your Rental Property

Abandonment occurs when your tenants abruptly leave the property, usually because they are not paying rent. There are two different types of abandonment, and in today’s blog we are going to explain them and tell you how to handle each type of abandonment. 1 Day Abandonment When the tenant leaves without making a rent payment and takes all […]