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What Options Do I Have If My Tenant is Breaking a Lease Agreement?

Lease agreements are invaluable legal contracts that allow both the tenant and the property owner to abide by the rules of the tenancy. It’s a form of assurance that the tenant will pay rent until the expiry of the lease and... read more +

Questions to Ask a Property Manager Before Hiring In Utah

Hiring a property manager or company is a big investment. Property management is complicated and fast-paced. It takes talent, dedication, and a unique skill set to succeed in the industry. Because of this, you’ll want t... read more +

How to Find Renters in Utah

Would you rather have an empty property or a tenant who might not pay the rent? This is the dilemma many landlords in Salt Lake City and in other parts of Utah face. Figuring out a strategy on how to find renters can be ... read more +

What is the cost of property management in Utah?

A professional property manager handles all the tasks associated with managing your property, such as tenant screening, handling maintenance issue... read more +

How To Maximize Tenant Retention

Getting new clients isn’t very easy and each month your property stays vacant is a month you’ve lost income. Did you know improving your tenant retention rates by approximately 5% increases your profits by be... read more +

How to Choose The Right Tenant For Your Rentals

Many landlords in Salt Lake City struggle to find the right tenants for their properties, but there are a lucky few who have multiple qualified applicants. While most property owners would agree this is a good thing, many of them ... read more +

How COVID-19 Has Influenced Multi-Family Housing Trends in 2020

The top multifamily housing trends in 2020 may surprise you. With the economy going the way it is, mortgage rates heading toward a record low, and millennials ready to buy, there is sure to be a change.It’s no surp... read more +

How to Deal with Difficult Tenants

Being a landlord sure has its ups and downs. You have seemingly the best, easiest tenants most days. You’re feeling like you’ve made a great investment and you’re living the life. Until you’re not. One da... read more +

10 Tips for First-Time Landlords Who Want Better Relationships With Tenants

A positive landlord-tenant relationship can reduce many of the problems associated with property management. Tenants who maintain positive relations with their landlord throughout their tenancy are more likely to renew contracts ... read more +

Things to Consider When Renting Out Your Property

There are many things to consider when renting out your property. It may seem exciting to get some extra cash flow by turning your home into a rental opportunity, but you need to know what to expect. Have you done this before... read more +

Landlord Insurance Tips That Can Save You Money On Your Rental Property

As real estate investors ourselves, learning how to save money on a rental property is crucial to the game. But, sometimes it’s not all about saving money. It’s protecting yourself from any accidents that might happen... read more +

How to Maximize Property Management Cost Savings

As any good real estate book will tell you, the formula for real estate investing success is some variation of the following: Maximize revenue + Minimize expenses = Maximum Profit. For example, a rent increase would obviously be ... read more +

What to Do If Your Property is Being Used in a Rental Scam

Owning, maintaining, and managing an apartment can be an overwhelming task, especially when it isn’t your full-time job. In addition to property upkeep, collecting rent, and finding the right tenants, there’s an addit... read more +

7 Security Deposit Tips for Landlords From Utah Property Managers

Almost every rental property requires a security deposit of some kind. A security deposit is a one-time fee that is due at lease signing and acts as a “damage deposit” for a new renter. Typically, the renter will get ... read more +

Property Management Fees: What to Expect

Before handing over your property to be managed by a third-party, you probably have one question on your mind, “How much does property management cost?” This is a completely reasonable question and can make or br... read more +

Should I rent from a Salt Lake City property management company?

The Eviction Process in Utah: 6 Costs to Consider

Do you know how much the eviction process in Utah can cost? On average, the cost of eviction can be upwards of $3,500 and takes anywhere from three to four weeks to complete. Basically, an eviction does not co... read more +

How a Residential Property Management Company Finds the Best Tenants

If you’ve ever owned a rental property, you know that the quality of your tenants can make or break the experience. Ideally, every tenant would pay rent on time, keep the home clean, and never break anything. Unfortunately,... read more +

Tenant Screening: 4 Steps Every Property Manager Should Complete

Screening tenants for a rental property is a crucial responsibility for any rental property manager. So, when interviewing property management fir... read more +

Is Your Utah Lease Agreement Strong Enough?

Managing your own Utah rental property can be tricky. From maintenance to tenant turnover, there are many factors to consider when managing your own property. One of the first and most important parts of successfully renting your... read more +

Utah Renter’s Guide: Tips for a First-Time Renter

Starting the process of renting can be intimidating and overwhelming for anyone. Especially if you are a first-time renter, you probably are feeling nervous and are not sure what to expect. As experienced Utah property ... read more +

What You Need to Know About the Rental Application Process

Renting a home from a Salt Lake City property management company can be a very complicated process. While it may seem as simple as submitting a rental application and moving into the home, that is not the case. There is actually ... read more +

The True Cost of Tenant Turnover

When a tenant moves out, does it cost you anything? The answer is yes. If you have a revolving door of tenants, this could be costing you much more than you think. You may not think about these costs often, but if you have a high... read more +

Our Utah SEO Company

Succeeding in the property management industry in Utah can be difficult due to the many competitors. In order to stand out from the competition, we here at Wolfnest have to make sure both landlords and renters can find our busine... read more +

Why Every Landlord Should Charge Rental Application Fees

Once thought to be a tool to price-gouge future residents, rental application fees have actually proven their worth. In 2006, Utah’s Rent Control Prohibition Act was amended to add a list of fe... read more +

Remodeling Your Rental Property in Utah

“You have to spend money to make money.” This is an old, common phrase you have probably heard several times. While this can apply to a variety of different businesses and ventures, it is especially true when you begi... read more +

5 Essential Qualities of a Rental Property Management Company

While some property and homeowners may believe that all residential property management companies are created equal, this is not the case. Any owner that has had a bad experience with property management can attest to t... read more +

Filling Out a Utah Rental Application: What Fees to Expect From Your Property Manager

Renting from a Salt Lake City property management company is much different than renting directly from an owner. While there are benefits to both, the benefits of renting from a property manager far outweigh the drawbac... read more +

What is Renters Insurance and Why Do I Need it?

If you’re currently renting a home or apartment, you might be asking yourself, “What is renters insurance and why should I pay for it?” Don’t worry, you’re not alone. Unfortunately, a common mis... read more +

3 Questions to Ask Before Signing a Lease

If you have ever rented a home from a Salt Lake City property manager, you know first hand how stressful the process can be. Not only are you consumed with finding a home, but the contract process can be overwhelming&n... read more +

5 Questions for Your Property Manager

Finding a good property manager is a difficult task, but it may be one of the most important decisions that you will make after purchasing your rental property. Renting a property can be a significant investment, so you ... read more +

Beware of Salt Lake City rental property scams

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First Time Investors: What You Need to Know

First time investor | What you need to know about real estate investmentReal estate property management is a huge responsibility to take on, and can be overwhelming if you’re new to investing. When you invest into real... read more +

Tips for New Rental Property Owners – Part 2

Tips for New Rental Property Owners – Part 2 As we mentioned in part one of this article, being a new landlord for your rental property can be intimidating. There are several things that you need to learn. Below are sev... read more +

Tips for New Rental Property Owners – Part 1

Tips for New Rental Property Owners – Part 1 Becoming a landlord for the first time can be a very stressful situation. Finding a qualified tenant is probably the first thing on your mind, but it is also very important t... read more +

Tips for Marketing Your Vacancies on the Web

Tips for Marketing Your Vacancies on the Web Remember when finding a new tenant meant throwing up a sign in the yard and placing an ad in the weekend paper? Times were simpler then. With sites like KSL and Craigslist attracti... read more +

How should I choose between multiple qualified applicants?

While many owners struggle to find qualified tenants for their property, a distinct few may be fortunate enough to have multiple applicants willing to rent their unit. While almost all owners would agree, having multiple qualified... read more +

Multi-Family Real Estate Investing — Why You Should Invest

It seems like everyone in Utah is investing in multi-family homes right now — the authorities issued 465,000 building permits for these homes in 2018 alone — and with good reason. Sure, the stock market provi... read more +

Rental Advertising Tips for your Utah Rental

Rental Advertising Tips for your Utah Rental Nothing puts a landlord on edge quite like a vacant unit. With no one to pay rent and expenses piling up, most want nothing more than a phone call from a qualified prospect to put ... read more +

How to Market my Utah Rental Property?

So you have decided that you are going to rent out your home, the next logical question you will probably ask is: How do I find a qualified tenant? There will always be quality people that are looking for a Utah rental property, b... read more +

Why Investment Property Owners in Utah should consider refinancing through HARP?

Why Investment Property Owners in Utah should consider refinancing through HARP?As most lenders continue to tighten mortgage requirements for investment properties, it has made it impossible for many owners to take advantage of hi... read more +

Is it time to hire a property management company?

Being a landlord can be very stressful and it requires a lot of time and energy from an owner. Many owners ask: “when is the right time to hire a property management company to manage my investment?” The answer to this... read more +

How Often Should You Inspect Your Utah Rental Property?

Have you ever conducted an inspection of your Utah rental property after the tenant has moved out and you find that the property has been trashed? There is thousands of dollars worth of damage and the security deposit will not cov... read more +

Why the Cheapest Utah Property Management Company is Rarely the Best

Have you ever heard the saying “you get what you pay for”? Unfortunately this could not be more accurate when deciding which Utah property manager you will hire. Many companies will offer to manage your property for a ... read more +

Why Owners Should Allow Pets in their Rental Properties

Almost all owners have heard the horror stories of allowing tenants to have pets in their rental property – from kitty litter clogging the pipes to a dog soiling and ruining the carpet. While many owners would claim that all... read more +

Tips for Handling Problems with Your Rental

I always advocate addressing problems proactively, especially when it comes to rental properties. However, no matter how much you plan ahead, unex... read more +

Why Should I Hire a Property Management Company?

One of the first questions you may ask yourself once you have purchased an investment property is “Should I hire a property manager or manage the property myself?”.While many owners may feel that the monthly managemen... read more +

Is Your Property Management Company Doing Their Job?

If you have hired a property management company to handle all issues relating to your investment property, you always hope that you have employed the best company for the job. This company should handle the leasing, maintenance, ... read more +

How to Verify Employment and Income for Tenants in Utah

Every year, hundreds of thousands of tenants in Utah don’t pay their rent on time, leaving landlords without a consistent income stream. Many te... read more +

Utah Maintenance Quick-tips Part 1

When moving into any Utah rental property, you will find that there are several common situations that leave you asking – “How do I fix that?�... read more +

Utah Maintenance Quick-tips Part 2

Part 2 in our series of fixing common maintenance issues! We have more great tips for keeping your rental home in tip-top shape. Ho... read more +

5 Questions to Answer Before Managing your Own Rental Property

Do I have time to be a good Utah landlord?Being a good landlord is at least a part time job, and in some cases, full time employment with unpaid overtime. A good exercise is to grab a sheet of paper and write down all your current... read more +

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