Boise Property Management Blog

By RentWise Property Management - Tuesday, December 31, 2019

Application Fee Cap in Boise City

The city of Boise has passed a new city ordinance applying a cap on application fees. This ordinance was passed just a few days ago and property managers across the Treasure Valley are processing how to proceed on this front. You can read more about the ordinance in its en...

By RentWise Property Management - Tuesday, December 24, 2019

A Happy New Year and a Wonderful Christmas is upon us....

We want to wish you a very Merry Christmas and the Happiest New Year yet. As we reflect on how lucky we are to do what we do we wanted to share our immense gratitude for your business and your trust. We believe that integrity, honesty, and respect are the core values in any rela...

By RentWise Property Management - Tuesday, December 10, 2019

Holiday shopping that gives back, yes please!

I don't know about you but holiday shopping always kind of sneaks up on me and then it's time to either jump online for some amazon prime shopping or head to the dreaded storefronts for that perfect gift. But what if holiday shopping had an extra bonus of giving back! I mean why...

By RentWise Property Management - Tuesday, December 3, 2019

Q3 Vacancy Report - NARPM Southwest Idaho

The NARPM Southwest Idaho Chapter conducts a vacancy survey each quarter by collecting data from local property management companies throughout the Treasure Valley including Ada and Canyon County. The data collected reveals the trends and current state of the local rental market...

By RentWise Property Management - Tuesday, November 26, 2019

Knowing the Financials of your Rental Property

Are your financial statements for your rental property giving you what you need? One of our first questions to new potential clients is "what are your current pain points with your property manager?" One of the answers is always in regard to their monthly financial statements...

By RentWise Property Management - Tuesday, November 19, 2019

How does your property manager handle maintenance?

What happens when your property manager gets a maintenance call at 5:00 PM on a Friday afternoon on a holiday weekend from a tenant that has no hot water! We handle it. With the help of some amazing vendors of course. In this case, the water needs replacing. Typically, the nex...

By RentWise Property Management - Tuesday, November 12, 2019

Does your Property Manager require Renters Insurance?

Most people don't really think about insurance when it comes to tenants renting and property management. Most of us have more insurance than we know what to do with. Life, home, auto, the list goes on. It provides us protection and peace of mind. Renters Insurance is no different...

By RentWise Property Management - Tuesday, November 5, 2019

Pets and Property Management, that is the question

We get a lot of mixed feelings about allowing pets in rental properties from our clients. Does Fido freak you out? We agree, it’s a risk, but in our industry, its a common need to find housing that is "pet-friendly". We want to tell you what our philosophy and policies are ...

By RentWise Property Management - Tuesday, October 29, 2019

Looking for a new Property Manager?

Changing from one property manager to another can seem like an overwhelming task. It doesn't have to be. Making the switch can be awkward and sometimes difficult if there are gaps in communication in the first place. Here is a list of few things to help you get straight to...

By RentWise Property Management - Tuesday, October 22, 2019

4 Things a Landlord can do to update their Rental Property

4 things a landlord can do to “update” their rental property without spending a fortune! Keeping your rental property looking updated and appealing to stay competitive in the rental market can be expensive at times. Here are a few ideas that don't cost a fortune that could m...