Choose to Prosper in a time of crisis.
Crises create opportunity. The choice is crucial — choose to prosper in crisis, or choose to perish. We’ll explain how to prosper. Let go of the fear. The natural reaction for 99% of people when a crisis hits is fear. Recognize it for what it is. Fear can be good…as long as you don’t let…
Read MoreTop 10 Things You Need to Know About the Governor’s New Proclamation
Many thanks to Jim Henderson at Landlord Solutions for this quick list. What do you need to know about the Governor’s new proclamation? 1. This applies to residential, commercial and mobile homes.2. Remove any late fees or other charges for non-payment of rent after February 29, 2020.3. Return holding fees to those applicants who are…
Read MoreFSPM Owner Happy Hour – 040320
On April 3rd CEO Peter Nelson hosted the first FSPM Happy Hour. This one was for owners, and was full of both timely, useful, and uplifting information. Topics included: Impacts of COVID-19 on the Seattle rental market and FSPM FSPM response to the virus Owner/Tenant Resources Market forecast for 2020 and beyond Q&A and prizes!…
Read More3 steps to solve COVID-19
There is no doubt the US was slow to realize the impact of this little virus. But the window of opportunity is still open. If drastic measures are not taken very, very soon then we are likely to see this pandemic extend for months to come. There are 3 fundamental steps that need to be…
Read MoreAI Added to Tenant Screening
Beginning today, Full Service Property Management (FSPM) has added Artificial Intenlligence (AI) to our tenant screening process. Now when we pull credit/criminal report the scoring algorithm will assess the prospect’s willingness and ability to pay. There is no additional cost to the tenant or the owner for this service. As always, FSPM relies most heavily…
Read MoreNavigating your mental health through COVID-19
A worldwide pandemic sure catches your attention! Everything is new, strange. Even the vernacular is weird — social distancing, pandemic, shelter in place. People hoarding toilet paper. Toilet paper? That’s going to protect you from a virus? Panic in the streets. Here’s the best image I can come up with: Actually, the thing to do…
Read MoreWhy AI for tenant screening is a bad idea!
The vendor to our management software just announced that they are introducing enhanced AI (artificial intelligence) in the screening of tenant applications. At Full Service Property Managmenet we are fired up at that announcement, but not for the reason you think. As more companies adopt this method of tenant screening it will continue to separate…
Read MoreCheck out the Learning Center
If you own rental property and have not checked out our Learning Center then you are missing out! Full of lots of informative videos, you can learn sooo much…for free! Each video is 2-4 minutes long, yet full of in-depth knowledge from our founder and CEO, Peter Nelson. Peter has been managing rental property for…
Read MoreYour job creates a living; rental real estate create a lifestyle
The beauty of rental real estate is it is passive. Or mostly passive. Particularly if you have a property manager taking care of it for you. It sits there quietly appreciating (most of the time). Like any investment it does not go up all of the time. There are dips and swings. But over time…
Read MoreFall Maintenance Checklist for Tenants
With winter just around the corner, now is the time to get out and take care of those items that will insure you have a warm and safe winter. Here are a list of things tenants can do to make sure their home is ready for the coming winter. Drain water lines to sprinklers…
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