What an Eviction Actually Costs in South Dakota
One recent uncontested eviction we handled in Rapid City cost $986.11, and we had possession of the home back within two weeks of filing. In a lot of states, that sentence would sound like fiction.
Late Rent Is Contagious: How One Lax Manager Can Wreck an Entire Property
We took over a 21-unit building where almost half the tenants were behind on rent. They weren’t always behind. Here’s how lax enforcement spreads delinquency.
What Actually Happens During a Routine Inspection
We inspect every property twice a year, but we've never walked through what that inspection actually covers. So here it is, from safety checks to photo documentation.
Best Practices to Avoid Eviction
The best eviction is the one that never has to happen. Most evictions are the end of a series of smaller issues, which means most are preventable.
Unauthorized Pets and Subletting: Protecting Your Property Without Losing Good Tenants
Two of the most common lease violations are quiet ones: an undisclosed pet, or someone living there who was never on the lease. Both are preventable with the right process.
What We Find When We Take Over a Professionally Managed Property
Most people assume we take over from overwhelmed self-managers. Just as often, it’s from another management company — and here’s what we typically find.