by Theresa Bradley-Banta
Editors note: The intro to this post was contributed by Ingrid Sutherland. When my family would stay in a hotel my father would check the map on the hotel room door for emergency exits. He would then insist that we stand in the hotel hall and locate the exits.... 
by Theresa Bradley-Banta
If you ask any seasoned real estate investor what their most difficult deal was they will invariably say it was their first property. Not difficult because of the size of the property, getting funding or the players involved. It was hard because it was their first... 
by Theresa Bradley-Banta
We have all seen the posted signs: “First Month’s Rent Free,” and “Special – no deposit required.” Free rent concessions and other specials often indicate landlords are struggling to attract prospective tenants or that the owner’s bottom line is in trouble.... 
by Theresa Bradley-Banta
As the first days of autumn arrive, now is the time to prepare your apartment complex for the winter ahead. Taking a few property winterization steps now will keep you toasty when the thermostat starts to drop. The Basic Property Winterization Steps Boiler and... 
by Theresa Bradley-Banta
The demographic groups known as boomers and millennials are the largest populations renting apartments so it is vital to know what they value. Knowing what resonates with both demographics will help you craft a powerful leasing and marketing message. Here’s how... 
by Theresa Bradley-Banta
Have you read a bad review for a restaurant and then decided to go somewhere else? I read reviews for products before I purchase and for professional services before I make an appointment. Face it, reviews carry weight and they are everywhere. Your tenants are typing... 
