Properly marketing your rental property is an essential part of acquiring long-term tenants and filling vacant spaces. There are several ways to advertise your property, but most landlords and property…
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Are your properties protected against ice dams? According to the University of Minnesota Extension Service, “an ice dam is a ridge of ice that forms at the edge of a…
If you own a multi-unit property, some city ordinances require you to assume the responsibility of snow removal on your site. You may choose to either do it yourself, or…
This holiday season reduce the chance of accidental shocks or destructive fires from breaking out in your building by keeping your residents informed. Each year emergency care facilities treat…
If your building or residents use gas appliances (water heaters, furnaces, or boilers), or solid fuel-burning structures such as fireplaces or fireplace stoves, you should double-check that all building…
Disaster may strike when your residents or tenants least expect it. According to National Fire Protection Agency, there were around 97,000 reported apartment building fires in 2012, with over…
NORTHFIELD, MN – October 2014 – Heritage Square Retail Center is now under the ownership of Northfield Real Estate Fund and will be managed by Bluewater Commercial Real Estate. The…
When it comes to who should pay utilities for a rental unit, landlord or tenant, there are several options to consider. No law in Minnesota stipulates which party should be…
It’s never to early to start preparing your property for winter, especially in Minnesota. Our winter last year hit record lows with an average statewide temperature of 9.7 degrees, making…
If you’re relatively new to property management or a veteran landlord looking for someone to assist you in managing your properties, you may have considered hiring a property manager in…
