Boise Property Management Blog

By RentWise Property Management - Tuesday, May 4, 2021

Showing A Rental Property While Occupied

We've had a lot of people ask: What is the process of showing a rental property while occupied? How does it exactly work? The time will come for every property owner or renter to give the notice to move or even sell your investment property, therefore, requiring the tenant to ...

By RentWise Property Management - Tuesday, April 27, 2021

Benefits of Renters Insurance

It's perfectly natural for most first-time renters do not understand the benefits of renters insurance. Most think the insurance that the landlord has on the dwelling will cover them. After all, they don't own the home they are living in. But unfortunately, they are wrong. Ren...

By RentWise Property Management - Tuesday, April 20, 2021

Things to Know About Owning Rental Property in Idaho

Have you been thinking of owning rental property in Idaho? There are many reasons that people choose to become owners of rental properties. Some people want extra income to save money or pay down debt. Others also enjoy possible tax advantages that come with rental income. Homes...

By RentWise Property Management - Tuesday, April 13, 2021

Change of Address Checklist

So you are moving and need to change your address; who do you notify? Renters need to make sure they change their address when they move. But some think just doing a change of address with the United States Postal Service is the only thing they have to do. Sadly, it's only a t...

By RentWise Property Management - Tuesday, April 6, 2021

Cleaning Tasks for Renters

There's no hiding that due to COVID-19, everyone's lives have been turned upside down. We are working from home more, our children are learning virtually from home, and as people, we are juggling schedules that need flexibility. Some people have spent the last year building a cle...

By RentWise Property Management - Tuesday, March 30, 2021

Rental Home Yard Work: Who's Responsible?

Spring is among us! Who's responsible for rental home yard work? The tenant or the landlord? There's always a question when a new property owner works with us, just like when a new tenant applies that is answered the same based on the property. The answer is easy. The tenan...

By RentWise Property Management - Wednesday, March 24, 2021

Top Idaho Landlord Repairs for Rentals

Every state has laws when it comes to Landlord and Tenant guidelines. States require particular things from the lease to the cost of rent and how the owner can raise it, to the repairs. As a landlord, some things are strictly their responsibility to do for repairs, and then the...

By RentWise Property Management - Tuesday, March 16, 2021

3 Reasons to Invest in a Rental Property

There are all kinds of reasons to invest in a rental property. Real Estate can be a fantastic investment and an excellent opportunity for an investor. But, you want to educate yourself before pulling any triggers. Many people feel that the stock market and banks are the only plac...

By RentWise Property Management - Tuesday, March 9, 2021

Tips on Renting in an HOA

Renting in an HOA as a homeowner If you are a homeowner, you want to first and foremost make sure you check your community's governing documents and bylaws to make sure you can even rent your home out and what stipulations you could face for renting. If you are new to homeowning...

By RentWise Property Management - Tuesday, March 2, 2021

NARPM Q4 2020 Vacancy Survey

The 4th Quater National Association of Residential Property Managers (NARPM) vacancy survey has been published. The data the survey collected indicates that the trends in Ada & Canyon county vacancy rates increased .17% from 1.66% in the third quarter of 2019 to 1.83% in ...