Property Management Blog

How to Avoid Problematic Renters in the Rental Leasing Industry

Problematic renters are the bane of being in the rental leasing business. After working hard to purchase or build a rental, the last thing you want is to lease it to someone who doesn't pay rent on time or causes disturbance to neighbors.Landlords invest a lot of time and mon...

A Brainerd, Minnesota Landlord's Guide to Tenant Evictions

In 2021, almost 30% of Minnesota residents lived in rental units. With so many renters out there, most landlords will eventually come upon a bad egg.If one of your tenants is more trouble than they're worth, your best bet is to evict them. However, this process has many poten...

Legal Considerations for Vacation Rentals in Brainerd, Minnesota

Minnesota doesn't quite measure up to the rest of the country when it comes to visits from vacationers, but it has improved since last year. During the first quarter of 2023, the state boasted a 50% occupancy rate, which is pretty good for the off-peak season.Both local and o...

Why Are My HOA Home Value Assessments Increasing?

We are experiencing all-time highs for property equity at the moment. Today, the average mortgage holder possesses $185,000 in equity.Homeowner's associations (HOAs) are responsible for improving property values for the entire neighborhood. Home value and an HOA go hand in ha...

Important Things HOA Management Companies Can Do for Your Minnesota Community

There are more and more HOA management companies popping up around the United States. These companies manage up to 70% of all of the HOAs in the country.If you are part of an HOA that is looking into hiring an HOA manager, you may be wondering what benefits they can provide to yo...

Listing Your Home for Rent: A Step-by-Step Guide

Almost half of Brainerd residents are renters. On top of that, Brainerd is a hot spot for tourists looking for short-term rentals. Are you thinking what we're thinking?That's right. You may want to consider listing your home for rent to make some extra income. Renting out...

Mastering the Art of Vacation Rental Hosting in Brainerd, Minnesota

Brainerd may only have around 14,300 citizens, but that doesn't mean you can't run a successful rental property. No, what it means is that you should dip your feet into vacation rental hosting instead of long-term rentals.People visit Brainerd for a relaxing vacation and ...

Residential Property Management Overview

In this video, we explain how nine out of ten of our clients achieve a higher net income now than before they hired us- and we do all the work! How is this possible? PMI Minnesota uses the most advanced technology, tools, systems, and processes to make property management managea...

Vacation Management Overview

I want to share a video overview I recently produced explaining our vacation management services and fees. If you are considering hiring a professional management company to manage a VRBO this video is a must see!

How To Maximize Your Off-Season Bookings In Central MN

How To Maximize Your Off-Season Bookings In Central MN With the summer season already booked out and the season’s end in sight for the Vacation Rental business I have had two folks in the last day ask me “What would you do to market my cabin in the winter?” At PMI Mi...