Blog Author: Johana Williams

In the last fifteen years or so, the American rental industry has exploded in popularity. According to figures from the US Census Bureau, 30.8% of Americans are now living in rented accommodation. Around 45 million rental households now exist in America, up from around 37 million at the end of 2010, per Statista. Such figures show the importance of the rental economy. Yet, as …

As a landlord, any real property investment you make comes with potential risk, but also reward. Part of the challenge of being a landlord, though, stems from making sure you receive a monthly rent. To do that, you need to put a few key elements in place: In the last year alone, we have worked with various clients who have struggled to overcome the …

If you own rental properties, then you will already know how challenging dealing with the day-to-day operations can become. Buying the property is just the start; renting it out and managing the rental process is a time-consuming, often confusing ordeal. If you know other people who own rental properties, they have likely already suggested that you look into hiring a property manager. The natural …

In 30+ years of managing thousands of rental properties across numerous states, our team at Utopia Management has seen just about any kind of problem you can imagine. Our experience has been vital in turning around many a landlord-tenant relationship. With our advice and insight, landlords have been able to keep their rental properties in ideal rental condition. However, as any landlord will know, …

Owning rental property is one of the best ways to build long-term passive income. However, as you might have already discovered, running a property portfolio takes a lot more work than advertised! While it can be great to take control of your portfolio and build things from the ground up, it’s not always easy. Many property owners find themselves overwhelmed with the challenges involved. …

As a landlord, your to-do list can become bloated in the extreme. The pace of life, especially in major cities on the West Coast, feels extreme. Making sure you keep all of your rental properties in check is not easy, right? That’s why, for many landlords, turning to DIY property maintenance feels like a no-brainer. Yet, for all of the virtues of doing things …