So you’re getting ready to put your home on the market for rent? Girl, listen… before you hand over those keys, there are a few things you definitely want to check off the list. Think of this like the friend-to-friend cheat sheet I wish someone gave me when I started renting out properties. 1. Do a Walk-Through (Like You’re the Tenant) I promise you, when you walk through your home as if you’re the renter, you start seeing things differently. Open the cabinets, flush the t

Ah, the holidays — that magical time of year when rental properties are filled with twinkling lights, festive smells, and the faint sound of a maintenance emergency at 2 a.m. At Platinum Property Management , we’ve seen it all — from frozen pipes to inflatable Santas that could rival the Goodyear blimp. So grab a cup of cocoa, sit by the (hopefully properly vented) fireplace, and enjoy our tongue-in-cheek guide to making it through the holiday season property manager style. �

I’ve talked to many people who thought managing their rental property would be simple. “How hard can it be?