Setting the proper rent amount for your rental is critical to filling your vacancy quickly. There are a number of factors to consider when setting your rent. Here are some tips for setting a proper rent amount. Review AHRN.com and other listing sites to see how many rentals are available in your neighborhood A quick […]
Property Management
Your AHRN Message Center – Landlords and Property Managers
The AHRN Message Center is designed to facilitate safe and simple communication between you, prospective tenants, and the AHRN System Administration. Below are the types of messages you will receive and the action(s) required. Listing Update Notifications: You will periodically receive “Listing Requires Updating” email notifications requesting that you confirm the availability status of your […]
Security Deposits: What You Can and Cannot Deduct
As a landlord/property manager you plan for ongoing maintenance and associated costs, but when repairs go beyond normal wear and tear security deposits are needed to cover these costs. As a general rule of thumb, expenses for repairing normal wear and tear items are not allowed to be deducted from security deposits. However, damages above […]
Tenants and Landscape Maintenence
In many rental agreements tenants are responsible for lawn care and landscape maintenance. When renting to the military be sure to educate them on lawn care practices since they may not be familiar with local weather and seasons! Maintaining the curb appeal of your property is as important as mechanical maintenance. Keeping the lawn cut […]
Fall Maintenance Checklist for Property Managers
Fall is imminent, and with it’s beautiful weather comes a perfect opportunity to get a leg up on property repair and maintenance before Mother Nature brings on winter storms. Here’s AHRN.com’s checklist. You can knock these out in a Saturday or two, or take the next two months to do little by little. OUTDOORS Do a […]
Conducting A Successful Tenant Move-Out
What happens when a tenant moves out is as important as finding the right tenant and maintaining the property. Yet there’s not much written about how to have a smooth tenant move-out. AHRN.com has your back! ENSURE PROPER NOTIFICATION As the lease ends, make sure you get your tenant’s written notification and a move-out date within the time frame […]
Property Managers: 4 Tips to Get Paid On Time
Your property is ready for move in, tenants have been selected and it’s time to sign the contracts. Is your process set up to help you get paid on time? Allotments Military members on active duty have the ability to utilize a limited number of allotments directly through DFAS (the organization that issues paychecks for […]
Educating Clients About Winter Maintenance
Minimize emergency phone calls this winter by educating your tenants about winter maintenance in your area. Military families are a diverse population who have lived all over the country (and the world) but that doesn’t guarantee that they understand the winter maintenance needs in your region! Taking a little time now to educate them about […]
Fall Check List for Property Managers
Property managers know that as summer ends – before the weather turns and the holidays hijack routines – there is a perfect window to accomplish yearly maintenance and seasonal duties. Getting ahead of these can save money in bills and repairs (especially when weather conditions can make it more complicated), reduce the likelihood of emergency […]
Property Management Apps All Landlords Should Use
For property owners, filling rental properties means answering phone calls, collecting move-out checks, finding new tenants and lots of paperwork. AHRN.com wants to lighten your load with these 8 Property Management apps that will make your PCS season easier. Sure, smartphones are fun for games and looking at cat videos, but can they actually save […]