Why Maintenance Matters in Property Management

By Rhode Island Property Management Blog Friday, November 21, 2025

Ever wondered what really keeps a rental property running year after year? It’s not just the design, the neighborhood, or the rent price. It’s maintenance. Behind every happy tenant and every stable investment is a system that works quietly but consistently.Maintenanc...

The Three C’s and Three D’s of Property Management

By Rhode Island Property Management Blog Friday, November 7, 2025

Property management can be rewarding, but it comes with risk at every turn. Managing rentals means facing endless challenges where one mistake can cost thousands. So how do you protect yourself? How do you make sure your partnership with a property management company actuall...

The Key To Success In Property Management Is Vertical Integration

By Rhode Island Property Management Blog Tuesday, October 21, 2025

When something breaks in a rental, time matters. Slow response times can frustrate residents and hurt returns. Many property managers rely on outside vendors, and that’s where delays often start. Calls get missed. Jobs fall through the cracks. Costs pile up.Vertical integra...

When “No Pets” Doesn’t Apply: Rhode Island Landlords and Support Animals

By Rhode Island Property Management Blog Tuesday, October 7, 2025

Picture this: A tenant applies for your Providence rental. Your listing clearly says “no pets allowed.” Yet they insist on bringing a dog.In Rhode Island, you might think you can decline. The truth is more complicated if that dog is considered a service animal or an e...

Common Liability Concerns with Tenants and How to Solve Them

By Rhode Island Property Management Blog Sunday, September 21, 2025

“Tenants are the asset, until they aren’t.” This holds true for every landlord. A reliable tenant who pays on time and respects the property helps your investment grow. But when rent goes unpaid or damage begins to surface, that same tenant can quickly shift fro...

Proactive Rental Property Maintenance: Know Your Solution Before There's a Problem

By Rhode Island Property Management Blog Sunday, September 7, 2025

Did you know the average water heater fails at just 10.7 years, often leaving behind more than $4,400 in water damage? For Rhode Island landlords, that’s not just a rare inconvenience but a costly reality. Roofs, furnaces, and plumbing systems have predictable lifespans, an...

What’s an Accidental Landlord? Fast Guide for Rhode Island Property Owners

By Rhode Island Property Management Blog Thursday, August 21, 2025

Life throws curveballs. Maybe you had to move for a job, inherit a house, or selling just doesn’t make sense right now. You never planned to become a landlord and rent that place. But now, you’re an accidental landlord.Why is that such a familiar story lately? In Rhod...

Reducing Rental Vacancy: Why Tenants Are Your Greatest Asset

By Rhode Island Property Management Blog Thursday, August 7, 2025

When you own a rental property, your greatest asset isn’t the unit itself. It’s not the granite countertops or the great location. It’s the tenant.Did you know it takes an average of 23 days to fill a vacant rental in the U.S.? That’s more than three ...

Rhode Island Lead Laws for 2025: What Rental Owners Need to Know

By Rhode Island Property Management Blog Monday, July 21, 2025

If you own a rental property in Rhode Island, lead safety just moved to the top of your priority list in 2025.The updated Rhode Island lead laws now place more responsibility on property owners, landlords, and real estate investors. These new lead laws were designed to reduce lea...

Rhode Island Housing Market Updates: Roadmap for Investors

By Rhode Island Property Management Blog Monday, July 7, 2025

Rhode Island’s housing market is moving fast. Inventory is tight, home prices are climbing, and investor competition is rising across the state. At the same time, new lead safety laws and stricter rental rules are changing what it takes to succeed.Without a clear strategy, ...