How many photos does it take to prepare a condition report?

Here’s a clue…

Its hundreds!

You know, before a tenant moves into your investment property, we prepare a condition report to ensure that your tenant leaves the property exactly the same way they found it (with fair wear and tear, of course).

But sometimes a written report just isn’t enough.

So, before a tenant moves into your investment property, we take at least ________ (NUMBER OF PHOTOS) of the whole house (inside and outside!) to make sure your investment property is protected.

Want to see an example of our reports and photos?

Shoot us a DM and we’ll send you an example!

Seriously, you might be surprised at how detailed these reports and photos are!

But you’ll be thrilled when it protects your investment property!

How’s your day going so far?

We’re kicking some new year goals today.  Things like: (TAKE YOUR PICK AND FILL IN YOUR OPTIONS THAT SUIT YOUR AGENCY, OR CREATE YOUR OWN LIST)

✅ Leasing 2 properties this morning with only one open home

✅ Helping an amazing tenant find a new home right by the beach

✅ Renting a property for $20 a week above market in only 7 days

So, are you kicking some of those new year goals already?

This is how it’s done!

** Tell a story about leasing a property quickly.  You could follow a formula like this:  AFTER SITTING EMPTY FOR 3 WEEKS, THE OWNER OF THIS PROPERTY CALLED US TO HELP THEM SECURE A NEW TENANT.

WE WORKED OUR MAGIC AND DID A COUPLE OF THINGS:

✅ WE ORGANISED NEW PHOTOS OF THE PROPERTY – THE OLD PHOTOS JUST DIDN’T DO THE HOUSE JUSTICE!

✅ WE ADDED SOME VIRTUAL FURNITURE TO THE IMAGES – IT MAKES IT EASIER FOR TENANTS TO IMAGINE WHAT THEIR OWN FURNITURE WOULD LOOK LIKE WHEN WE DO THIS.

✅ WE CREATED A VIRTUAL TOUR OF THE PROPERTY – AND WE ACTUALLY HAD 154 VIEWS OF THE VIRTUAL TOUR WITHIN THE FIRST WEEK! 😱 **

So, if you want your property rented _____________ (FASTER/EASIER/FOR A HIGHER PRICE), send us a DM and we’ll get it done for you!

Have you got your copy of this yet? 👇

If you’ve been wondering about _______________ (HOW TO GET A NEW TENANT FOR YOUR INVESTMENT PROPERTY FAST/HOW TO GET THE BEST RETURNS ON YOUR INVESTMENT PROPERTY/WHAT QUESTIONS TO ASK A PROPERTY MANAGER BEFORE YOU HIRE THEM), then you’ve gotta get your hands on this!

We’ve created a free report on ____________ (TITLE OF FREE REPORT) and you can grab your copy right here:

_______________ (LIST URL WHERE THE FREE REPORT/LEAD MAGNET CAN BE DOWNLOADED)

In this report you’ll discover:

✅ KEY POINT

✅ KEY POINT

✅ KEY POINT

So grab your copy for free right here __________ (URL)

True or False?

You HAVE to allow pets in your rental property.

If you own an investment property here in ________________ (STATE) it’s ____________ (TRUE/FALSE)!

You ___________ (DO/DO NOT) have to allow pets in your investment property.

**EXPLAIN YOUR STATE/TERRITORY’S LAWS ON KEEPING PETS AT RENTAL PROPERTIES, AND EXPLAIN WHAT THE OBLIGATION OF THE TENANT IS IF THEY DO HAVE PETS AT THE PROPERTY**

But here’s the great news!

We know that pets are part of the family, so when we take a rental application, we also take a pet application form too!

That way, we always know exactly who is living in your investment property (including the furry family members!)

So, did you guess right?

Did you guess true or false?

When was the last time you checked your rental returns?

There are 3 keys you need to check when you’re looking at your rental returns:

1️⃣  Rent coming in each year

You want to make sure that you’re achieving optimised gross rent each year. This means, reviewing the rent at least annually (sometimes even more often).

So when was the last time you had a rent review on your investment property?

2️⃣  Regular maintenance expenses

Sure, you’re going to have regular expenses on your investment property.

Rates

Insurance

Interest and fees from your bank

Minor repairs

Pest treatments

Smoke alarm maintenance

The usual.

Make sure you’ve got these expenses mapped out into your cashflow plan so that they don’t take you by surprise. In fact, you’re best to work with your property manager to help map these out in to your annual plan so that those bills can be covered by your gross rent.

Need help with creating this cashflow plan? Shoot us a message and we can help out.

3️⃣  Capital expenses

These are the big expenses, like:

Hot water system

Carpets

Painting

Kitchen or bathroom renovation

The truth is, if you hang onto you investment property for 7-10 years (or more), you’re probably going to have to put your hand into your pocket to cover these expenses.

So, work with your property manager to ensure that you’re not surprised by these expenses and even factor them into your cashflow plan.

And remember to depreciate these capital expenses in your tax return!

Need help with this cashflow planning?

Send us a DM and we can help get you organised!

Have you met ___________ (@TAG TRADESPERSON) yet?

_________ (@TAG TRADESPERSON) is our go to GUY/GAL for all things ____________ (DESCRIBE MAINTENANCE ISSUE).

In fact, HE/SHE is so good, we’ve awarded HIM/HER “tradie of the month”

Do you know any excellent tradies in  ________ (CITY/TOWN/AREA)?

Tag them in a comment below (and tell us why they’re so great) so we can meet them too!

We’re always on the hunt for amazing trades to look after our clients’ investment properties!

How’s this for a cool story?

** TELL A STORY ABOUT A GREAT RESULT YOU GOT FOR A LANDLORD CLIENT THAT ENDED IN GETTING A LOVELY REVIEW OR TESTIMONIAL**

So, do you want a result like this for your investment property?

Send us a message right here and we’ll be able to do the same for you!

Just when you think it’s over…

Maybe it isn’t just yet…

So the lease on your investment property is coming to an end.

But what does that mean?

Does it mean that your tenant automatically has to move out on that day?

Or can they stay in your property?

You might not know that in __________ (LIST YOUR STATE) when a lease expires______________ EXPLAIN WHAT HAPPENS IN YOUR OFFICE WHEN A LEASE EXPIRES. OUTLINE HOW MUCH NOTICE YOU NEED TO GIVE IF YOU WANT YOUR TENANT TO LEAVE OR WHAT HAPPENS IF YOU WANT TO KEEP YOUR TENANT.  HERE’S AN EXAMPLE:

In fact, if you want your tenant to move out, you have to give them______ (DAYS/MONTHS) notice before their lease ends.

But what if you’ve got a great tenant and you want to keep them?

We highly recommend that, before your lease expires, you offer your tenants a new lease to sign and secure them as your tenants for another fixed period of time.  It’s a great way to offer security for you and your tenants!

Do you have a lease expiring soon?

Want us to help?

Send us a DM here and we can help you negotiate your lease ending or renewing!

Want to see behind the scenes?

Before a tenant moves into one of our properties, we conduct a full inspection of the home.

And, while we always create a written report (that’s required by law).

We also include hundreds of photos with this report.

Now, it might seem over the top with all these photos.

But, it saves so much stress later on!

Because, if we have photos of everything inside (and outside) a property…

There’s never any doubt when the tenancy is over.

So, it’s a fair bit of work behind the scenes.

But it’s totally worth it in the end!

What’s on your desk?

Let me show you what’s on mine!

LIST ITEMS ON YOUR DESK WITH A QUICK EXPLAINATION OF EACH ITEM AND HOW IT HELPS YOU DO YOUR JOB.  HERE ARE SOME EXAMPLES:

PHONE – ACTUALLY, I HAVE 2 PHONES ON MY DESK! THE BIGGER DESK PHONE IS THE ONE I USE TO CALL YOU WHEN I’M IN THE OFFICE, AND THE MOBILE IS THE ONE I USE TO MAKE CALLS ON THE ROAD.  BUT THE MOBILE IS ALSO THE DEVICE I USE TO PREPARE OUR ROUTINE INSPECTION REPORTS AT OUR AWESOME PROPERTIES.

COMPUTER – WELL THIS ONE’S PRETTY OBVIOUS! OF COURSE I NEED A COMPUTER TO PREPARE PROPERTY REPORTS, ARRANGE REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE TO OUR PROPERTIES, CHECK RENTAL APPLICATIONS AND MUCH MORE!

COFFEE – THIS MIGHT BE THE MOST IMPORTANT ITEM ON MY DESK! THIS ONE KEEPS ME ENERGISED AND READY TO GO EACH DAY.

TAPE MEASURE – I BRING THIS TO ANY OPEN HOME INSPECTION.  SOMETIMES, WHEN A TENANT IS LOOKING THROUGH A HOUSE THEY NEED TO CHECK FRIDGE SPACE OR MEASURE UP THE LIVING ROOM FOR THEIR FURNITURE. SO I CARRY THIS TO EVERY OPEN HOME SO I CAN HELP MEASURE UP ANYTHING!

So what’s on your desk?

This might be our secret weapon in Property Management.

It’s the Magic Eraser, and that’s exactly what it is!

Magic!

This little block of foam gets marks off walls, scuffs off the inside of wardrobes, grime off power points!

It’s amazing!

Our team carry a few of these wherever we go, just in case.

Do you have a secret weapon like this?

IF YOU’RE NOT A FAN OF THE MAGIC ERASER, TALK ABOUT ANOTHER SECRET WEAPON YOU USE IN PM (MICROFIBER CLOTH, CHUX, SPRAY ‘N’ WIPE, A SPONGE WITH A FEW CUTS IN IT TO CLEAN WINDOW TRACKS)

Plans for this Saturday?

Here’s our Saturday plan.

Open homes!

No, but seriously, we’ve got some amazing homes just waiting for amazing people to move into them!

Here’s what’s happening:

LIST THE PROPERTIES YOU’RE OPENING UP THIS WEEKEND AND SHARE THE DETAILS OF THE OPEN HOMES. HAVE FUN WITH YOUR LIST.

Ever wondered what’s happening in the _____________ (LIST YOUR SUBURB/TOWN/CITY) rental market?

Here’s a snapshot of what’s been happening in the last 30 days:

There have been _______ (NUMBER) of people looking to rent a property

We’ve held ________ (NUMBER) of open homes (or private inspections) this month

We’ve lease _______ (NUMBER) of properties

On average, it’s taken our team ________ (NUMBER) days to rent these properties

Median rent in our market is ______________ ($ PER WEEK)

So, if you own an investment property nearby and you need a great tenant, give us a shout!

Got a question for you:

What’s better than knocking off work early on a Friday afternoon?

Having all our amazing tenants rent paid up to date and on time!

What does this mean?

It means that every single one of our fabulous tenant clients are paying their rent on time.

And it also means that our awesome landlord clients don’t need to stress about paying their mortgage – because they know their rent is coming through!

So, if you’re a landlord and you need to know, for sure, that that your rent is coming through on time each month…

Send us a message and we can help you out!

Woop woop, it’s _________ (DAY OF THE WEEK) today!

And you know what that means?

It’s _____________ (ROUTINE INSPECTIONS/OPEN HOME/LANDLORD PAYMENT) day here at ____________ (AGENCY NAME).

Every _________ (DAY OF THE WEEK) our team spends most of the day working on ________________ (ROUTINE INSPECTIONS/OPEN HOME/LANDLORD PAYMENT).

We love doing ___________ (ROUTINE INSPECTIONS/OPEN HOME/LANDLORD PAYMENT) because it’s how we make sure ________________ (OUR AWESOME TENANTS ARE LOOKING AFTER THEIR PROPERTY REALLY WELL/WE FIND AMAZING TENANTS TO MOVE INTO OUR VACANT PROPERTIES/OUR LANDLORDS GET THEIR RENT PAYMENTS QUICKLY SO THEY CAN PAY THEIR MORTGAGE)

What’s your favourite day of the week?

Do you have a copy of this yet?

If you own an investment property…

Or you’re thinking about buying one…

You’re going to need this:

It’s our __________________ (GUIDE/CHECKLIST/REPORT) all about _________________ (OUTLINE THE TOPIC OF THE GUIDE/CHECKLIST/REPORT)

And here’s the good news.

It’s totally free!

Want a copy?

You can get it here: __________________ (LIST URL FOR WHERE THEY CAN DOWNLOAD THE GUIDE, IN EXCHANGE FOR CONTACT DETAILS)

We’re feeling super grateful this morning for cloud based software.

Why?

Transparency.  Total, transparency.

We think that you should be able to access and view everything that’s happening with your investment property any time, day or night.

So, if you’re every wondering whether your tenant has paid their rent… you can check it anytime.

If you need to download a statement from your investment property to send to your accountant… you can grab it anytime.

If you want to take a look at the photos from your last routine inspection… you can download them anytime!

It’s your investment property, and you should be able to check on it any time at all.

And that’s transparency.

So that’s why we’re so grateful for the software we use here at _________ (AGENCY NAME).

What are you grateful for?

Is your Property Manager sending you this photo?

Every day, we see little leaks under the kitchen or bathroom sink.

And they start out little, but they can cause so much damage to the shelving under your sink.

So, they start out being a $100 repair.

And end up being a $500 repair.

But if your property manager checks underneath the kitchen and bathroom sinks in your investment property (and sends you a photo), you won’t have to worry about the $500 repair.

If your property manager doesn’t send you this type of photo, send us a message and we’ll give you a template you can use to request it from your property manager.

Have you seen what’s happening in the market here in _________ (SUBURB/CITY/TOWN)?

You might be hearing about how crazy the market, so we wanted to keep you in the loop on what’s happening right here in ____________ (SUBURB/CITY/TOWN)

Currently, there are _______ (NUMBER) properties on the market for rent.

Median rents are sitting at ________ (PRICE)

And properties are taking about _________ (DAYS) to rent.

Fortunately, in our office, properties are leasing in only _______ (DAYS), so we’re saving our clients about ________ ($ VALUE) in lost rent.

Want to save some money on your investment property too?

Send us a message and we’ll help you save that money!

Did you get one of these?

This is a copy of our end of financial year pack for our property investor clients.

And do you know what it includes?

Each year on ________ (DATE IN JULY) when we prepare an end of financial year pack, we put all these things into the pack:

✔ A full summary statement showing exactly how much rent came in this year and exactly how much you spent in expenses

✔ Access to every invoice related to your property expenses

✔ A copy of your latest depreciation schedule (if you’ve had one done recently)

And much more!

So tell me, did you get yours yet?

Want to see behind the scenes?

Here’s _________(@TAG PROPERTY MANAGER) preparing a condition report the day before a new tenant moves into this property.

We always want to make sure that your property is left exactly the same way your tenant found it when they moved it (with fair wear and tear, of course).

So ____________ (@TAG PROPERTY MANAGER) opens all the cupboards, checks behind the curtains, takes photos of everything to make sure that your property is returned in great condition after your tenant moves out.

Want to see what these reports look like?

Send us a DM and we can send you a sample of the report!

We love our clients so much, and we love it when we read amazing reviews like these:

INSERT THE FULL REVIEW HERE

A big thanks to __________ (NAME OF PERSON) for leaving this review.  We’re so happy we get to look after your investment property.

Want better service from your property manager?

Drop us a message here and we can help you with your property.

Each day, we see properties with HUGE bundles of keys.

I mean, seriously, how many keys does one property need?

If you buy an investment property and you get given a massive bundle of keys, there’s a simple solution to this!

We work with ________________ (@TAG LOCKSMITH) who can do a quick and easy lock change at your property so that all your external locks are keyed alike!

It costs about _________ (LIST APPROXIMATE PRICING FROM YOUR LOCKSMITH FOR AN AVERAGE HOUSE WITH 2 DOORS ON FRONT AND BACK OF THE PROPERTY) for an average house (with 2 doors on the front and back) and it means that you’ll never have to worry about keys to your property again!

Want help with this?

Send us a DM and we can get you a more exact quote for your property!

The 2 biggest mistakes in Property Investment.

There are 2 big mistakes we see people make when they become property investors.

The good news is…

They are easy mistakes to avoid, so we want to help you avoid them.

Mistake Number 1

Not having a buffer in your mortgage account.

If there’s one thing that the lockdowns have taught us, it’s the value of having a little buffer of $$$ in your mortgage account in case your tenant can’t pay their rent during a situation like this one.

Now, if you haven’t purchased an investment property yet, speak with your accountant and your mortgage broker about keeping a little extra $$$ in your mortgage account, so that you have that buffer “just in case”.

But if you have already purchased an investment property, and you don’t have a buffer in your account yet, it’s not too late for you!

Speak with your financial advisor about creating a plan for building up that financial buffer over the next few months and years.

Mistake Number 2

Not taking comprehensive landlord insurance.

Owning an investment property carries risk.

And so for that reason, you’ll always take building (and probably contents) insurance for your investment property.

But if you have tenants renting your property, you’ll want to take out comprehensive landlord insurance too.  So speak with your property manager and find some good options for landlord insurance so that your property (and rent payments) are adequately protected.

Now, even if you already have an investment property, but you don’t have landlord insurance yet, give us a shout and we can help you with a few landlord insurance options.

Send us a DM if you need some websites to check out for landlord insurance.

Read this before you hire a Property Manager!

We put together this quick guide for you to help you get an amazing property manager to look after your investment.

It’s our guide titled __________________ (THE 6 QUESTIONS TO ASK YOUR PROPERTY MANAGER BEFORE YOU HAND OVER THE KEYS – LIST YOUR OWN GUIDE/REPORT/CHECKLIST)

And you can download a copy of it for free right here: __________ (LIST THE URL WHERE PEOPLE CAN DOWNLOAD A COPY OF THIS GUIDE)

Have you got a copy of it yet?

Ever felt like this? 👇

Frazzled, frustrated and confused when you get your end of month statement from your property manager?

Let’s be honest, those end of month statements can be confusing… to say the least.

So, we want to show you exactly how to read our end of month statements, so you never have to feel frazzled, frustrated or confused ever again!

OUTLINE HOW TO READ YOUR END OF MONTH STATEMENTS, COLUMN BY COLUMN.  EXPLAIN WHAT A “PAID TO” DATE MEANS, AND HOW TO UNDERSTAND WHAT MONEY THE LANDLORD IS RECEIVING AT THE END OF THE MONTH.

So there you go: easy peasy, right?

Now if your end of month statements look a little different to this, we can probably help you decipher it too!

Send us a DM with a screen shot of your latest statement and we’ll help explain how to read it.

Can you keep a secret?

This is the gift we give our tenants when they first move into a rental property with us.

LIST THE DETAILS OF THE GIFT AND WHERE YOU LEAVE IT FOR THE TENANT WHEN THEY FIRST MOVE IN.

So why do we give our tenants a gift when they move in?

3 reasons:

Reason number 1 – Happy Tenants = Happy Landlords

We want our tenants to be happy in their new home because we know happy tenants lead to happy landlords

Reason number 2 – Moving is Stressful

Even though we deal with people who are moving every single day of the week, we know that it’s stressful.  So we want to make moving day a tiny bit less stressful.

Reason number 3 – Tenants are important!

When we’re hired as property managers, we’re paid by the landlord.  But tenants are a critically important part of all tenancy transactions, and we want to make sure that our tenants feel welcomed and valued too.

So if you ever move house with us, you just might discover a little gift like this waiting for you too!

Give this post a like if you’d like a present like this too!

How does your ____________ (DAY OF THE WEEK) look?

For us, on ___________ (DAY OF THE WEEK), we have our Property Management meetings.

I know, I know, meetings are boring, right?

Not these meetings.  Not at all.

In these Property Management meetings, we’re strategising about:

✨ How we can keep your rental returns high (we want to help you pay off your mortgage ASAP)

✨ Whether any tenants are late on their rent and how we can get them back on track (we don’t want you missing out on a cent of rent!)

✨ Any great deals our tradespeople have on offer for our landlord clients (we love saving you money!)

And we usually drink coffee ☕ (and sometimes eat cake 🍰 too)

Do you want high rental returns?

Send us a DM and we’ll show you how it’s done.

INSTAGRAM Vs Reality

It’s not all glamour and Instagram filters over here at _____________ (AGENCY NAME)

We might share pretty photos on our social media, but most days we’re out and about being Property Managers.

Each day we’re ___________ (SHARE A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A PM.  YOU MIGHT LIKE TO HIGHLIGHT THINGS LIKE READING A WATER METER/REACHING UNDER A CUPBOARD TO CHECK FOR A WATER LEAK/CLIMBING INTO A GARDEN/PATTING A TENANT’S DOG/SITTING AT YOUR DESK WITH YOUR SHOES OFF)

And we love it!

Sure, we love the pretty photos on social media, but what we love the most is getting out and spending time in our properties and meeting our amazing clients.

What’s your favourite part of your job?

REMEMBER TO MODIFY THE FIRST LINE OF THIS POST DEPENDING ON WHICH PLATFORM YOU’RE POSTING ON (FACEBOOK/INSTAGRAM/LINKED IN)

We have a secret.

A secret weapon actually.

And it’s this secret weapon that helps us get you the best tenant for your investment property.

TALK ABOUT A LEASING TOOL YOU CURRENTLY USE.  IT MIGHT BE VIRTUAL TOURS, FLOOR PLANS, AUTOMATIC OPEN HOME (OR PRIVATE INSPECTION) BOOKINGS, SEMI-AUTOMATED TENANT APPLICATION PROCESSING, YOUR PREFERRED TENANT DEFAULT DATABASE.

EXPLAIN HOW USING THIS TOOL HELPS YOU GET BETTER TENANTS.

Using this secret weapon helps you get the best tenants into your investment property.

Pretty great, hey?

Want this for your own investment property?

Send us a DM and we’ll get you started!

Why do you get out of bed in the morning?

For ____________ (@TAG TEAM MEMBER) it’s the smell of coffee that his/her _________ (HUSBAND/WIFE/PARTNER/HOUSEMATE/CHILD) is brewing at 6am and the excitement of showing great tenants through our awesome properties.

We love helping families find an awesome home to live in…

And we love helping property investors find great tenants to look after their investment.

And it really does make us leap out of bed in the mornings.

Okay, so maybe we don’t actually leap out of bed.

But it does put a spring in our step and make us excited to come to work each day.

What makes you get out of bed in the morning?

What are you afraid of?

Maybe it’s spiders, or snakes, or maybe it’s heights?

Heck, I can’t stand getting up on the top rung of a ladder!

Anyone else relate? 🙋‍♀️🙋‍♂️

But that’s not my only fear.

I also worry about setting myself up for the future.

And I want the people I love to have a secure future too.

So that’s why I love property investment so much.

I’ve always felt like property is the investment that I can understand the most and feels tangible and secure.

And many of the wealthiest people in the world swear by property as an investment.

So that’s why I’m passionate about helping people in their property investing journey.

What are you passionate about?

It’s not always easy being a property investor.

And budgeting for your investment property can be hard work.

So here’s a little trick you might like.

When you first buy your investment property, we recommend that you complete a proactive maintenance plan with your property manager.

Sit down with your property manager (on the phone, on video or in person) and map out the expenses you can expect over the next 10 years.

Yes, 10 years!

Then, you can break down those expenses into annual, monthly or even weekly expenses.

It makes managing the budget on your investment property so much easier.

And it’s even easier if you work with a property management company (like us 😉) who can help you with these calculations and budgeting every single month as they rent comes in.

We can help you set aside small amounts of money each week or month, so that when it’s time for big expenses (like replacing carpet, doing a fresh coat of paint, or if the hot water system bursts) you won’t feel so stressed about the budget.

Want to see how this budget is done?

Send us a DM and we’ll show you!

Here’s something we don’t share all the time.

There’s one simple thing that helps get your property leased really quickly (and at top dollar).

But it might not be exactly what you’re expecting.

The simple thing is a “quick set up”.

Any time we’re going to show a potential tenant through your investment property, we make sure we complete this “quick set up” on your property before the tenant arrives.

Here’s what the “quick set up” involves:

✔️ Opening the blinds and curtains

✔️ Turning on all the lights (even during the day)

✔️ Unlocking the back door

✔️ Setting up application forms for all the great tenants who are coming through the property

✔️ Putting out water bottles for our guest tenants

✔️ Laying out local community information for new residents of the neighbourhood

Once we’ve done the “quick set up”, then we’re ready to welcome all the best tenants to your property and invite them to apply to live here.

And that’s the simple thing we do to get you a great choice of tenants for your investment property.

It might not seem like much, but it’s something that we know makes a huge difference to the return on your investment.

So if you’re having trouble renting out your investment property or you’re not happy with the service you’re getting from your current property manager, send us a DM and we can help get your investment property back on track.

Don’t make this mistake!

SHARE A STORY ABOUT A PROBLEM/MISTAKE YOU’VE SEEN RECENTLY AND WHAT SHOULD BE DONE INSTEAD.  HERE ARE SOME IDEAS:

•         NOT LONG AGO WE STARTED MANAGING A PROPERTY AND THE OWNER OF THE PROPERTY DIDN’T TAKE OUT LANDLORD INSURANCE.  THEIR TENANT DEFAULTED ON THEIR RENT PAYMENTS LEAVING $_________ OWING AT THE END OF THEIR LEASE.  WE WERE ABLE TO PURSUE THE DEBT AND WE ACHIEVED A COURT ORDERED GARNISHEE ON THE TENANT’S WAGES TO REPAY THE DEBT.  BUT IF THE OWNER HAD LANDLORD INSURANCE, THE DEBT WOULD HAVE BEEN COVERED BY INSURANCE FROM THE BEGINNING, AND THEY WOULDN’T HAVE HAD TO WAIT FOR THE DEBT TO BE REPAID.
•         A NEW CLIENT OF OURS HAD NEVER PAID FOR THE GUTTERS TO BE CLEANED.  WHEN WE ORGANISED A GUTTER CLEAN WE DISCOVERED RUSTED SPOTS THAT WERE CAUSING LEAKS IN THE GUTTERS.  WE WERE ABLE TO HAVE THOSE SECTIONS REPAIRED, BUT IF THE GUTTERS WERE CLEANED REGULARLY THIS EXPENSE COULD HAVE BEEN AVOIDED.

It’s these little mistakes that end up turning into big expenses.

Send us a DM if you want help avoiding mistakes in your investment too.

Unpopular opinion coming up (keep reading)👇

Unlike most property management companies, we have a pretty different approach to managing properties.

SHARE SOMETHING YOUR OFFICE DOES THAT’S A BIT DIFFERENT OR “OUT OF THE BOX” COMPARED TO YOUR COMPETITORS.  HERE ARE SOME IDEAS:

•         WE WON’T SHOW A TENANT THROUGH A PROPERTY UNTIL THEY’VE COMPLETED A PRELIMINARY TENANCY APPLICATION FORM.  AND HERE’S WHY…
•         WE WON’T ADVERTISE YOUR INVESTMENT PROPERTY UNLESS WE HAVE A FULL COLOUR FLOORPLAN INCLUDED.  AND HERE’S WHY…
•         WE GUARANTEE YOUR RENT EVERY MONTH. WE’LL EVEN PAY IT IF YOUR TENANT DOESN’T!  HERE’S HOW IT WORKS…
•         WE HAVE A “DOUBLE YOUR MONEY BACK” GUARANTEE ON OUR SERVICES.  HERE’S HOW IT WORKS…

Sure, it’s a little unconventional, but it’s what makes us a little bit unique!  And quite truthfully, it’s why our landlord clients love us!

DM us if you want to find out how it can help you with your investment property.

There’s a lie out there about being a property investor.

I think most people think that property investors, or landlords, are these super rich people, sitting in a castle, collecting all their rents.

And sure, if you’re further down your investment journey, maybe you have got yourself a castle already.

But if you’re in the first couple of years as a property investor, you’re probably just a normal person.

You’re probably balancing the budget carefully, to make sure you can keep paying both mortgages.

You’re probably busy running your own career and family, and you don’t have much time left over to manage your investment property too.

Owning an investment property isn’t always easy, but it certainly is rewarding in the long run.

And if you’re a busy person, who is feeling overwhelmed with your investment property, that’s what we’re here for.

Send us a DM if you want life to be easier, and you don’t want to worry about your investment property.

That’s why we started our business.

Because we know that not all property investors are super rich people, sitting in a castle, collecting all their rents.

We know that you’re busy, and juggling life, and you just want a property manager who will take care of it all for you, so you don’t have to stress any more.

Send us a DM if you need a hand with your investment property.

Here’s something we don’t show every day.

It’s a little “behind the scenes’ for you.

Any time we have a new tenant moving into one of our properties, we conduct a full inspection of the home.

And of course, we always create a written report (that’s required by law).

We also include hundreds of photos with this report.

This might seen like overkill.

But it saves any arguments later in the tenancy.

Because, if we have photos of everything inside (and outside) a property…

We can always double check everything.

And it means 2 things are guaranteed:

If you’re a tenant of ours, you won’t ever be blamed for damage that was already there when you moved in.

If you’re a landlord client of ours, we’ll be able to protect the condition of your property at all times.

Want a copy of one of these inspection reports for your own property?

Send us a DM today.

The media might be telling you all about the property market right now.

But have you ever wondered what’s really happening in the market?

Let me give you a snapshot of what’s been happening in ____________ (LIST YOUR CITY/TOWN/SUBURB)

Median rents on houses have gone from __________ (OLD PRICE) to (NEW PRICE)

Median rents on units have gone from __________ (OLD PRICE) to (NEW PRICE)

So what does this mean for you?

GIVE A BRIEF EXPLANATION OF WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE MARKET, WHETHER IT’S GOING UP OR DOWN, AND WHAT IMPACT THAT HAS ON INVESTORS.

Want an update on your particular property?

Send us a message and we’ll get you a free rental report.

Do you have a tenant moving out of your investment property?

Well, the timing couldn’t be more perfect!

We have a list of _________ (NUMBER) tenants currently looking for new homes.

So if you have a _____________(DETAIL THE TYPE OF PROPERTIES YOU’RE LOOKING FOR. EG: 3 BEDROOM HOUSE OR 2 BEDROOM UNIT) coming up soon, send us a DM so we can help you find a new tenant fast!

If you’re thinking about renting a property soon, you might be in for a big surprise.

If it’s been several years since you last applied for a rental property, you might be shocked to discover how big the application process is.

And it is a big process.

We do ask for a lot of information on your application form.

Here’s what we’ll ask you for (and why we need it):

Your Identification – we need to check your ID and ensure we list all the adults and their legal names on the agreement.

Your Income – this can feel like a huge invasion of privacy, we know.  Trust us though, we’ll keep it private and safe.  We simply need to check that you have enough income to pay the rent (and leave you money for other expenses too).

Your History – if you’ve rented before, we’ll want to check your rental history. But don’t stress if you haven’t rented before. We can talk to you about verifying your history in other ways.

So even though it feels like a big process, just to get a rental, we’ll do everything we can to make it as painless as possible!

Have you got any questions about applying for a rental property?

Let us know in the comments below!

We’ve just made an awesome discovery!

LIST A GREAT CLEANING PRODUCT YOU’VE RECENTLY DISCOVERED, AND WHY YOU LOVE IT.  HERE ARE SOME IDEAS:

•         WHITE MAGIC ERASER FOR REMOVING SCUFF MARKS ON WALLS
•         MICROFIBER CLOTH FOR REMOVING DIRT AND GRIME ON GLASS COOKTOPS
•         CHEAP CLEANING PRODUCTS FROM ALDI

YOU MIGHT EVEN TAG THE SHOP YOU PURCHASE THIS PRODUCT FROM.

Have you used this amazing product yet?

What’s your workday look like right now?

Here’s what it looks like for _____________ (@TAG TEAM MEMBER):

_________ (NAME) usually wakes up at ________ (TIME) or whenever the _____ (DOG/KIDS/PARTNER) wakes HIM/HER!

DESCRIBE THEIR USUAL MORNING ROUTINE (WALK WITH THE DOG/COFFEE WITH THE SPOUSE/MORNING SURF ALONE).

Once ____________ (NAME) arrives in the office, HE/SHE spends the day ________________ (TALKING TO OUR AMAZING TENANTS AND MAKING SURE THEY’RE OKAY AND PAYING THEIR RENT ON TIME, COORDINATING EMERGENCY REPAIRS, SHOWING PEOPLE THROUGH PROPERTIES VIA VIDEO, ETC)

So, that’s what ___________ (NAME)’s day looks like right now…

What’s your workday like right now?  Let us know!

There’s nothing better than crossing everything off your to-do list, right?

It’s a bit like when we find the perfect tenant for a property, crossing everything off the list.

Here’s what that list looks like:

✅ Marketing your property so that it gets huge enquiry from great tenants.

✅ Showing all the potential tenants through your property following our open home formula.

✅ Following our application process to check out all the potential tenant (to find the perfect one for your property).

✅ Approving the right tenant for your property.

✅ Signing the lease with your new tenant.

✅ Welcoming your new tenant to their new home.

✅ Paying you the first rent payment!

It feels like we’re just ticking everything off our to-do list!

Such a great feeling!

Do you need a new tenant for your property?  Send us a DM so we can help you find the right tenant.

Are you doing this with your investment property?

With the way the rental market is right now, there’s something you need to be doing every six months.

You must be reviewing the rent on your investment property every six months.

Now, this doesn’t mean that you increase the rent every six month.

Not at all.

In fact, if you have tenants on a fixed term lease, you can’t increase the rent during their fixed term.

But you do need to keep an eye on where your property is sitting in the rental market, so that you’re planning to maximise your rental returns.

So what’s the best way to do this review?

Your property manager will probably do this for you.  And if we manage your property, this is the process we follow.

Each time we inspect your investment property, we conduct a full review of your property, compared to other properties in the rental market.

We look at what rent we could achieve for you, if your property was on the market right now.

And then, when we send you the full inspection report, we’ll show you the rent review at the same time.

So, if you haven’t received a rent review on your investment property in the last 6 months, send us a DM so we can help arrange this for you!

As if moving house isn’t stressful enough…

But once you get there, you realise there’s no toilet paper 🙊

It’s inconvenient at best… and a total disaster if you’ve got little kids.

And that’s why we put together our “welcome home” gifts.

When you move into a new house with us, you’ll discover your “welcome home” gift sitting on your kitchen bench.

In this gift you’ll find things like:

✅ Toilet paper

✅ Spray and wipe cleaner

✅ A chux cloth

✅ Air freshener

✅ And a few sweet treats for the kids (or the kids-at-heart!)

We know that moving house is ranked as one of the top 3 stressors in your life, so this is how we make it a little easier for you.

Need a new home soon?

Send us a DM so we can help you find your next home.

The property market is changing all the time.

New legislation, new trends, new people.

So. Much. New.

So, we’ve always gotta stay on our game.

And here’s one of the ways we stay in front of trends and changes.

Training.

In fact, this month, we attended ________________ (NAME THE TYPE OF TRAINING, EVEN @TAG THE TRAINING PROVIDOR) so we totally understand how to __________________ (IMPLEMENT A NEW PIECE OF SOFTWARE, INCREASE OUR COMMUNICATION, IMPLEMENT THE NEW LAWS) and get the best returns for your investment property!

What about you?  How do you stay on your game?

How many photos does it take to prepare a condition report?

Here’s a clue…

Its hundreds!

You know, before a tenant moves into your investment property, we prepare a condition report to ensure that your tenant leaves the property exactly the same way they found it (with fair wear and tear, of course).

But sometimes a written report just isn’t enough.

So, before a tenant moves into your investment property, we take at least ________ (NUMBER OF PHOTOS) of the whole house (inside and outside!) to make sure your investment property is protected.

Want to see an example of our reports and photos?

Shoot us a DM and we’ll send you an example!

Seriously, you might be surprised at how detailed these reports and photos are!

But you’ll be thrilled when it protects your investment property!

How’s your day going so far?

We’re kicking some new year goals today.  Things like: (TAKE YOUR PICK AND FILL IN YOUR OPTIONS THAT SUIT YOUR AGENCY, OR CREATE YOUR OWN LIST)

✅ Leasing 2 properties this morning with only one open home

✅ Helping an amazing tenant find a new home right by the beach

✅ Renting a property for $20 a week above market in only 7 days

So, are you kicking some of those new year goals already?

This is how it’s done!

** Tell a story about leasing a property quickly.  You could follow a formula like this:  AFTER SITTING EMPTY FOR 3 WEEKS, THE OWNER OF THIS PROPERTY CALLED US TO HELP THEM SECURE A NEW TENANT.

WE WORKED OUR MAGIC AND DID A COUPLE OF THINGS:

✅ WE ORGANISED NEW PHOTOS OF THE PROPERTY – THE OLD PHOTOS JUST DIDN’T DO THE HOUSE JUSTICE!

✅ WE ADDED SOME VIRTUAL FURNITURE TO THE IMAGES – IT MAKES IT EASIER FOR TENANTS TO IMAGINE WHAT THEIR OWN FURNITURE WOULD LOOK LIKE WHEN WE DO THIS.

✅ WE CREATED A VIRTUAL TOUR OF THE PROPERTY – AND WE ACTUALLY HAD 154 VIEWS OF THE VIRTUAL TOUR WITHIN THE FIRST WEEK! 😱 **

So, if you want your property rented _____________ (FASTER/EASIER/FOR A HIGHER PRICE), send us a DM and we’ll get it done for you!

Have you got your copy of this yet? 👇

If you’ve been wondering about _______________ (HOW TO GET A NEW TENANT FOR YOUR INVESTMENT PROPERTY FAST/HOW TO GET THE BEST RETURNS ON YOUR INVESTMENT PROPERTY/WHAT QUESTIONS TO ASK A PROPERTY MANAGER BEFORE YOU HIRE THEM), then you’ve gotta get your hands on this!

We’ve created a free report on ____________ (TITLE OF FREE REPORT) and you can grab your copy right here:

_______________ (LIST URL WHERE THE FREE REPORT/LEAD MAGNET CAN BE DOWNLOADED)

In this report you’ll discover:

✅ KEY POINT

✅ KEY POINT

✅ KEY POINT

So grab your copy for free right here __________ (URL)

True or False?

You HAVE to allow pets in your rental property.

If you own an investment property here in ________________ (STATE) it’s ____________ (TRUE/FALSE)!

You ___________ (DO/DO NOT) have to allow pets in your investment property.

**EXPLAIN YOUR STATE/TERRITORY’S LAWS ON KEEPING PETS AT RENTAL PROPERTIES, AND EXPLAIN WHAT THE OBLIGATION OF THE TENANT IS IF THEY DO HAVE PETS AT THE PROPERTY**

But here’s the great news!

We know that pets are part of the family, so when we take a rental application, we also take a pet application form too!

That way, we always know exactly who is living in your investment property (including the furry family members!)

So, did you guess right?

Did you guess true or false?

When was the last time you checked your rental returns?

There are 3 keys you need to check when you’re looking at your rental returns:

1️⃣  Rent coming in each year

You want to make sure that you’re achieving optimised gross rent each year. This means, reviewing the rent at least annually (sometimes even more often).

So when was the last time you had a rent review on your investment property?

2️⃣  Regular maintenance expenses

Sure, you’re going to have regular expenses on your investment property.

Rates

Insurance

Interest and fees from your bank

Minor repairs

Pest treatments

Smoke alarm maintenance

The usual.

Make sure you’ve got these expenses mapped out into your cashflow plan so that they don’t take you by surprise. In fact, you’re best to work with your property manager to help map these out in to your annual plan so that those bills can be covered by your gross rent.

Need help with creating this cashflow plan? Shoot us a message and we can help out.

3️⃣  Capital expenses

These are the big expenses, like:

Hot water system

Carpets

Painting

Kitchen or bathroom renovation

The truth is, if you hang onto you investment property for 7-10 years (or more), you’re probably going to have to put your hand into your pocket to cover these expenses.

So, work with your property manager to ensure that you’re not surprised by these expenses and even factor them into your cashflow plan.

And remember to depreciate these capital expenses in your tax return!

Need help with this cashflow planning?

Send us a DM and we can help get you organised!

Have you met ___________ (@TAG TRADESPERSON) yet?

_________ (@TAG TRADESPERSON) is our go to GUY/GAL for all things ____________ (DESCRIBE MAINTENANCE ISSUE).

In fact, HE/SHE is so good, we’ve awarded HIM/HER “tradie of the month”

Do you know any excellent tradies in  ________ (CITY/TOWN/AREA)?

Tag them in a comment below (and tell us why they’re so great) so we can meet them too!

We’re always on the hunt for amazing trades to look after our clients’ investment properties!

How’s this for a cool story?

** TELL A STORY ABOUT A GREAT RESULT YOU GOT FOR A LANDLORD CLIENT THAT ENDED IN GETTING A LOVELY REVIEW OR TESTIMONIAL**

So, do you want a result like this for your investment property?

Send us a message right here and we’ll be able to do the same for you!

Just when you think it’s over…

Maybe it isn’t just yet…

So the lease on your investment property is coming to an end.

But what does that mean?

Does it mean that your tenant automatically has to move out on that day?

Or can they stay in your property?

You might not know that in __________ (LIST YOUR STATE) when a lease expires______________ EXPLAIN WHAT HAPPENS IN YOUR OFFICE WHEN A LEASE EXPIRES. OUTLINE HOW MUCH NOTICE YOU NEED TO GIVE IF YOU WANT YOUR TENANT TO LEAVE OR WHAT HAPPENS IF YOU WANT TO KEEP YOUR TENANT.  HERE’S AN EXAMPLE:

In fact, if you want your tenant to move out, you have to give them______ (DAYS/MONTHS) notice before their lease ends.

But what if you’ve got a great tenant and you want to keep them?

We highly recommend that, before your lease expires, you offer your tenants a new lease to sign and secure them as your tenants for another fixed period of time.  It’s a great way to offer security for you and your tenants!

Do you have a lease expiring soon?

Want us to help?

Send us a DM here and we can help you negotiate your lease ending or renewing!

Want to see behind the scenes?

Before a tenant moves into one of our properties, we conduct a full inspection of the home.

And, while we always create a written report (that’s required by law).

We also include hundreds of photos with this report.

Now, it might seem over the top with all these photos.

But, it saves so much stress later on!

Because, if we have photos of everything inside (and outside) a property…

There’s never any doubt when the tenancy is over.

So, it’s a fair bit of work behind the scenes.

But it’s totally worth it in the end!

What’s on your desk?

Let me show you what’s on mine!

LIST ITEMS ON YOUR DESK WITH A QUICK EXPLAINATION OF EACH ITEM AND HOW IT HELPS YOU DO YOUR JOB.  HERE ARE SOME EXAMPLES:

PHONE – ACTUALLY, I HAVE 2 PHONES ON MY DESK! THE BIGGER DESK PHONE IS THE ONE I USE TO CALL YOU WHEN I’M IN THE OFFICE, AND THE MOBILE IS THE ONE I USE TO MAKE CALLS ON THE ROAD.  BUT THE MOBILE IS ALSO THE DEVICE I USE TO PREPARE OUR ROUTINE INSPECTION REPORTS AT OUR AWESOME PROPERTIES.

COMPUTER – WELL THIS ONE’S PRETTY OBVIOUS! OF COURSE I NEED A COMPUTER TO PREPARE PROPERTY REPORTS, ARRANGE REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE TO OUR PROPERTIES, CHECK RENTAL APPLICATIONS AND MUCH MORE!

COFFEE – THIS MIGHT BE THE MOST IMPORTANT ITEM ON MY DESK! THIS ONE KEEPS ME ENERGISED AND READY TO GO EACH DAY.

TAPE MEASURE – I BRING THIS TO ANY OPEN HOME INSPECTION.  SOMETIMES, WHEN A TENANT IS LOOKING THROUGH A HOUSE THEY NEED TO CHECK FRIDGE SPACE OR MEASURE UP THE LIVING ROOM FOR THEIR FURNITURE. SO I CARRY THIS TO EVERY OPEN HOME SO I CAN HELP MEASURE UP ANYTHING!

So what’s on your desk?

This might be our secret weapon in Property Management.

It’s the Magic Eraser, and that’s exactly what it is!

Magic!

This little block of foam gets marks off walls, scuffs off the inside of wardrobes, grime off power points!

It’s amazing!

Our team carry a few of these wherever we go, just in case.

Do you have a secret weapon like this?

IF YOU’RE NOT A FAN OF THE MAGIC ERASER, TALK ABOUT ANOTHER SECRET WEAPON YOU USE IN PM (MICROFIBER CLOTH, CHUX, SPRAY ‘N’ WIPE, A SPONGE WITH A FEW CUTS IN IT TO CLEAN WINDOW TRACKS)

Plans for this Saturday?

Here’s our Saturday plan.

Open homes!

No, but seriously, we’ve got some amazing homes just waiting for amazing people to move into them!

Here’s what’s happening:

LIST THE PROPERTIES YOU’RE OPENING UP THIS WEEKEND AND SHARE THE DETAILS OF THE OPEN HOMES. HAVE FUN WITH YOUR LIST.

Ever wondered what’s happening in the _____________ (LIST YOUR SUBURB/TOWN/CITY) rental market?

Here’s a snapshot of what’s been happening in the last 30 days:

There have been _______ (NUMBER) of people looking to rent a property

We’ve held ________ (NUMBER) of open homes (or private inspections) this month

We’ve lease _______ (NUMBER) of properties

On average, it’s taken our team ________ (NUMBER) days to rent these properties

Median rent in our market is ______________ ($ PER WEEK)

So, if you own an investment property nearby and you need a great tenant, give us a shout!

Got a question for you:

What’s better than knocking off work early on a Friday afternoon?

Having all our amazing tenants rent paid up to date and on time!

What does this mean?

It means that every single one of our fabulous tenant clients are paying their rent on time.

And it also means that our awesome landlord clients don’t need to stress about paying their mortgage – because they know their rent is coming through!

So, if you’re a landlord and you need to know, for sure, that that your rent is coming through on time each month…

Send us a message and we can help you out!

Woop woop, it’s _________ (DAY OF THE WEEK) today!

And you know what that means?

It’s _____________ (ROUTINE INSPECTIONS/OPEN HOME/LANDLORD PAYMENT) day here at ____________ (AGENCY NAME).

Every _________ (DAY OF THE WEEK) our team spends most of the day working on ________________ (ROUTINE INSPECTIONS/OPEN HOME/LANDLORD PAYMENT).

We love doing ___________ (ROUTINE INSPECTIONS/OPEN HOME/LANDLORD PAYMENT) because it’s how we make sure ________________ (OUR AWESOME TENANTS ARE LOOKING AFTER THEIR PROPERTY REALLY WELL/WE FIND AMAZING TENANTS TO MOVE INTO OUR VACANT PROPERTIES/OUR LANDLORDS GET THEIR RENT PAYMENTS QUICKLY SO THEY CAN PAY THEIR MORTGAGE)

What’s your favourite day of the week?

Do you have a copy of this yet?

If you own an investment property…

Or you’re thinking about buying one…

You’re going to need this:

It’s our __________________ (GUIDE/CHECKLIST/REPORT) all about _________________ (OUTLINE THE TOPIC OF THE GUIDE/CHECKLIST/REPORT)

And here’s the good news.

It’s totally free!

Want a copy?

You can get it here: __________________ (LIST URL FOR WHERE THEY CAN DOWNLOAD THE GUIDE, IN EXCHANGE FOR CONTACT DETAILS)

We’re feeling super grateful this morning for cloud based software.

Why?

Transparency.  Total, transparency.

We think that you should be able to access and view everything that’s happening with your investment property any time, day or night.

So, if you’re every wondering whether your tenant has paid their rent… you can check it anytime.

If you need to download a statement from your investment property to send to your accountant… you can grab it anytime.

If you want to take a look at the photos from your last routine inspection… you can download them anytime!

It’s your investment property, and you should be able to check on it any time at all.

And that’s transparency.

So that’s why we’re so grateful for the software we use here at _________ (AGENCY NAME).

What are you grateful for?

Is your Property Manager sending you this photo?

Every day, we see little leaks under the kitchen or bathroom sink.

And they start out little, but they can cause so much damage to the shelving under your sink.

So, they start out being a $100 repair.

And end up being a $500 repair.

But if your property manager checks underneath the kitchen and bathroom sinks in your investment property (and sends you a photo), you won’t have to worry about the $500 repair.

If your property manager doesn’t send you this type of photo, send us a message and we’ll give you a template you can use to request it from your property manager.

Have you seen what’s happening in the market here in _________ (SUBURB/CITY/TOWN)?

You might be hearing about how crazy the market, so we wanted to keep you in the loop on what’s happening right here in ____________ (SUBURB/CITY/TOWN)

Currently, there are _______ (NUMBER) properties on the market for rent.

Median rents are sitting at ________ (PRICE)

And properties are taking about _________ (DAYS) to rent.

Fortunately, in our office, properties are leasing in only _______ (DAYS), so we’re saving our clients about ________ ($ VALUE) in lost rent.

Want to save some money on your investment property too?

Send us a message and we’ll help you save that money!

Did you get one of these?

This is a copy of our end of financial year pack for our property investor clients.

And do you know what it includes?

Each year on ________ (DATE IN JULY) when we prepare an end of financial year pack, we put all these things into the pack:

✔ A full summary statement showing exactly how much rent came in this year and exactly how much you spent in expenses

✔ Access to every invoice related to your property expenses

✔ A copy of your latest depreciation schedule (if you’ve had one done recently)

And much more!

So tell me, did you get yours yet?

Want to see behind the scenes?

Here’s _________(@TAG PROPERTY MANAGER) preparing a condition report the day before a new tenant moves into this property.

We always want to make sure that your property is left exactly the same way your tenant found it when they moved it (with fair wear and tear, of course).

So ____________ (@TAG PROPERTY MANAGER) opens all the cupboards, checks behind the curtains, takes photos of everything to make sure that your property is returned in great condition after your tenant moves out.

Want to see what these reports look like?

Send us a DM and we can send you a sample of the report!

We love our clients so much, and we love it when we read amazing reviews like these:

INSERT THE FULL REVIEW HERE

A big thanks to __________ (NAME OF PERSON) for leaving this review.  We’re so happy we get to look after your investment property.

Want better service from your property manager?

Drop us a message here and we can help you with your property.

Each day, we see properties with HUGE bundles of keys.

I mean, seriously, how many keys does one property need?

If you buy an investment property and you get given a massive bundle of keys, there’s a simple solution to this!

We work with ________________ (@TAG LOCKSMITH) who can do a quick and easy lock change at your property so that all your external locks are keyed alike!

It costs about _________ (LIST APPROXIMATE PRICING FROM YOUR LOCKSMITH FOR AN AVERAGE HOUSE WITH 2 DOORS ON FRONT AND BACK OF THE PROPERTY) for an average house (with 2 doors on the front and back) and it means that you’ll never have to worry about keys to your property again!

Want help with this?

Send us a DM and we can get you a more exact quote for your property!

The 2 biggest mistakes in Property Investment.

There are 2 big mistakes we see people make when they become property investors.

The good news is…

They are easy mistakes to avoid, so we want to help you avoid them.

Mistake Number 1

Not having a buffer in your mortgage account.

If there’s one thing that the lockdowns have taught us, it’s the value of having a little buffer of $$$ in your mortgage account in case your tenant can’t pay their rent during a situation like this one.

Now, if you haven’t purchased an investment property yet, speak with your accountant and your mortgage broker about keeping a little extra $$$ in your mortgage account, so that you have that buffer “just in case”.

But if you have already purchased an investment property, and you don’t have a buffer in your account yet, it’s not too late for you!

Speak with your financial advisor about creating a plan for building up that financial buffer over the next few months and years.

Mistake Number 2

Not taking comprehensive landlord insurance.

Owning an investment property carries risk.

And so for that reason, you’ll always take building (and probably contents) insurance for your investment property.

But if you have tenants renting your property, you’ll want to take out comprehensive landlord insurance too.  So speak with your property manager and find some good options for landlord insurance so that your property (and rent payments) are adequately protected.

Now, even if you already have an investment property, but you don’t have landlord insurance yet, give us a shout and we can help you with a few landlord insurance options.

Send us a DM if you need some websites to check out for landlord insurance.

Read this before you hire a Property Manager!

We put together this quick guide for you to help you get an amazing property manager to look after your investment.

It’s our guide titled __________________ (THE 6 QUESTIONS TO ASK YOUR PROPERTY MANAGER BEFORE YOU HAND OVER THE KEYS – LIST YOUR OWN GUIDE/REPORT/CHECKLIST)

And you can download a copy of it for free right here: __________ (LIST THE URL WHERE PEOPLE CAN DOWNLOAD A COPY OF THIS GUIDE)

Have you got a copy of it yet?

Ever felt like this? 👇

Frazzled, frustrated and confused when you get your end of month statement from your property manager?

Let’s be honest, those end of month statements can be confusing… to say the least.

So, we want to show you exactly how to read our end of month statements, so you never have to feel frazzled, frustrated or confused ever again!

OUTLINE HOW TO READ YOUR END OF MONTH STATEMENTS, COLUMN BY COLUMN.  EXPLAIN WHAT A “PAID TO” DATE MEANS, AND HOW TO UNDERSTAND WHAT MONEY THE LANDLORD IS RECEIVING AT THE END OF THE MONTH.

So there you go: easy peasy, right?

Now if your end of month statements look a little different to this, we can probably help you decipher it too!

Send us a DM with a screen shot of your latest statement and we’ll help explain how to read it.

Can you keep a secret?

This is the gift we give our tenants when they first move into a rental property with us.

LIST THE DETAILS OF THE GIFT AND WHERE YOU LEAVE IT FOR THE TENANT WHEN THEY FIRST MOVE IN.

So why do we give our tenants a gift when they move in?

3 reasons:

Reason number 1 – Happy Tenants = Happy Landlords

We want our tenants to be happy in their new home because we know happy tenants lead to happy landlords

Reason number 2 – Moving is Stressful

Even though we deal with people who are moving every single day of the week, we know that it’s stressful.  So we want to make moving day a tiny bit less stressful.

Reason number 3 – Tenants are important!

When we’re hired as property managers, we’re paid by the landlord.  But tenants are a critically important part of all tenancy transactions, and we want to make sure that our tenants feel welcomed and valued too.

So if you ever move house with us, you just might discover a little gift like this waiting for you too!

Give this post a like if you’d like a present like this too!

How does your ____________ (DAY OF THE WEEK) look?

For us, on ___________ (DAY OF THE WEEK), we have our Property Management meetings.

I know, I know, meetings are boring, right?

Not these meetings.  Not at all.

In these Property Management meetings, we’re strategising about:

✨ How we can keep your rental returns high (we want to help you pay off your mortgage ASAP)

✨ Whether any tenants are late on their rent and how we can get them back on track (we don’t want you missing out on a cent of rent!)

✨ Any great deals our tradespeople have on offer for our landlord clients (we love saving you money!)

And we usually drink coffee ☕ (and sometimes eat cake 🍰 too)

Do you want high rental returns?

Send us a DM and we’ll show you how it’s done.

INSTAGRAM Vs Reality

It’s not all glamour and Instagram filters over here at _____________ (AGENCY NAME)

We might share pretty photos on our social media, but most days we’re out and about being Property Managers.

Each day we’re ___________ (SHARE A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A PM.  YOU MIGHT LIKE TO HIGHLIGHT THINGS LIKE READING A WATER METER/REACHING UNDER A CUPBOARD TO CHECK FOR A WATER LEAK/CLIMBING INTO A GARDEN/PATTING A TENANT’S DOG/SITTING AT YOUR DESK WITH YOUR SHOES OFF)

And we love it!

Sure, we love the pretty photos on social media, but what we love the most is getting out and spending time in our properties and meeting our amazing clients.

What’s your favourite part of your job?

REMEMBER TO MODIFY THE FIRST LINE OF THIS POST DEPENDING ON WHICH PLATFORM YOU’RE POSTING ON (FACEBOOK/INSTAGRAM/LINKED IN)

We have a secret.

A secret weapon actually.

And it’s this secret weapon that helps us get you the best tenant for your investment property.

TALK ABOUT A LEASING TOOL YOU CURRENTLY USE.  IT MIGHT BE VIRTUAL TOURS, FLOOR PLANS, AUTOMATIC OPEN HOME (OR PRIVATE INSPECTION) BOOKINGS, SEMI-AUTOMATED TENANT APPLICATION PROCESSING, YOUR PREFERRED TENANT DEFAULT DATABASE.

EXPLAIN HOW USING THIS TOOL HELPS YOU GET BETTER TENANTS.

Using this secret weapon helps you get the best tenants into your investment property.

Pretty great, hey?

Want this for your own investment property?

Send us a DM and we’ll get you started!

Why do you get out of bed in the morning?

For ____________ (@TAG TEAM MEMBER) it’s the smell of coffee that his/her _________ (HUSBAND/WIFE/PARTNER/HOUSEMATE/CHILD) is brewing at 6am and the excitement of showing great tenants through our awesome properties.

We love helping families find an awesome home to live in…

And we love helping property investors find great tenants to look after their investment.

And it really does make us leap out of bed in the mornings.

Okay, so maybe we don’t actually leap out of bed.

But it does put a spring in our step and make us excited to come to work each day.

What makes you get out of bed in the morning?

What are you afraid of?

Maybe it’s spiders, or snakes, or maybe it’s heights?

Heck, I can’t stand getting up on the top rung of a ladder!

Anyone else relate? 🙋‍♀️🙋‍♂️

But that’s not my only fear.

I also worry about setting myself up for the future.

And I want the people I love to have a secure future too.

So that’s why I love property investment so much.

I’ve always felt like property is the investment that I can understand the most and feels tangible and secure.

And many of the wealthiest people in the world swear by property as an investment.

So that’s why I’m passionate about helping people in their property investing journey.

What are you passionate about?

It’s not always easy being a property investor.

And budgeting for your investment property can be hard work.

So here’s a little trick you might like.

When you first buy your investment property, we recommend that you complete a proactive maintenance plan with your property manager.

Sit down with your property manager (on the phone, on video or in person) and map out the expenses you can expect over the next 10 years.

Yes, 10 years!

Then, you can break down those expenses into annual, monthly or even weekly expenses.

It makes managing the budget on your investment property so much easier.

And it’s even easier if you work with a property management company (like us 😉) who can help you with these calculations and budgeting every single month as they rent comes in.

We can help you set aside small amounts of money each week or month, so that when it’s time for big expenses (like replacing carpet, doing a fresh coat of paint, or if the hot water system bursts) you won’t feel so stressed about the budget.

Want to see how this budget is done?

Send us a DM and we’ll show you!

Here’s something we don’t share all the time.

There’s one simple thing that helps get your property leased really quickly (and at top dollar).

But it might not be exactly what you’re expecting.

The simple thing is a “quick set up”.

Any time we’re going to show a potential tenant through your investment property, we make sure we complete this “quick set up” on your property before the tenant arrives.

Here’s what the “quick set up” involves:

✔️ Opening the blinds and curtains

✔️ Turning on all the lights (even during the day)

✔️ Unlocking the back door

✔️ Setting up application forms for all the great tenants who are coming through the property

✔️ Putting out water bottles for our guest tenants

✔️ Laying out local community information for new residents of the neighbourhood

Once we’ve done the “quick set up”, then we’re ready to welcome all the best tenants to your property and invite them to apply to live here.

And that’s the simple thing we do to get you a great choice of tenants for your investment property.

It might not seem like much, but it’s something that we know makes a huge difference to the return on your investment.

So if you’re having trouble renting out your investment property or you’re not happy with the service you’re getting from your current property manager, send us a DM and we can help get your investment property back on track.

Don’t make this mistake!

SHARE A STORY ABOUT A PROBLEM/MISTAKE YOU’VE SEEN RECENTLY AND WHAT SHOULD BE DONE INSTEAD.  HERE ARE SOME IDEAS:

•         NOT LONG AGO WE STARTED MANAGING A PROPERTY AND THE OWNER OF THE PROPERTY DIDN’T TAKE OUT LANDLORD INSURANCE.  THEIR TENANT DEFAULTED ON THEIR RENT PAYMENTS LEAVING $_________ OWING AT THE END OF THEIR LEASE.  WE WERE ABLE TO PURSUE THE DEBT AND WE ACHIEVED A COURT ORDERED GARNISHEE ON THE TENANT’S WAGES TO REPAY THE DEBT.  BUT IF THE OWNER HAD LANDLORD INSURANCE, THE DEBT WOULD HAVE BEEN COVERED BY INSURANCE FROM THE BEGINNING, AND THEY WOULDN’T HAVE HAD TO WAIT FOR THE DEBT TO BE REPAID.
•         A NEW CLIENT OF OURS HAD NEVER PAID FOR THE GUTTERS TO BE CLEANED.  WHEN WE ORGANISED A GUTTER CLEAN WE DISCOVERED RUSTED SPOTS THAT WERE CAUSING LEAKS IN THE GUTTERS.  WE WERE ABLE TO HAVE THOSE SECTIONS REPAIRED, BUT IF THE GUTTERS WERE CLEANED REGULARLY THIS EXPENSE COULD HAVE BEEN AVOIDED.

It’s these little mistakes that end up turning into big expenses.

Send us a DM if you want help avoiding mistakes in your investment too.

Unpopular opinion coming up (keep reading)👇

Unlike most property management companies, we have a pretty different approach to managing properties.

SHARE SOMETHING YOUR OFFICE DOES THAT’S A BIT DIFFERENT OR “OUT OF THE BOX” COMPARED TO YOUR COMPETITORS.  HERE ARE SOME IDEAS:

•         WE WON’T SHOW A TENANT THROUGH A PROPERTY UNTIL THEY’VE COMPLETED A PRELIMINARY TENANCY APPLICATION FORM.  AND HERE’S WHY…
•         WE WON’T ADVERTISE YOUR INVESTMENT PROPERTY UNLESS WE HAVE A FULL COLOUR FLOORPLAN INCLUDED.  AND HERE’S WHY…
•         WE GUARANTEE YOUR RENT EVERY MONTH. WE’LL EVEN PAY IT IF YOUR TENANT DOESN’T!  HERE’S HOW IT WORKS…
•         WE HAVE A “DOUBLE YOUR MONEY BACK” GUARANTEE ON OUR SERVICES.  HERE’S HOW IT WORKS…

Sure, it’s a little unconventional, but it’s what makes us a little bit unique!  And quite truthfully, it’s why our landlord clients love us!

DM us if you want to find out how it can help you with your investment property.

There’s a lie out there about being a property investor.

I think most people think that property investors, or landlords, are these super rich people, sitting in a castle, collecting all their rents.

And sure, if you’re further down your investment journey, maybe you have got yourself a castle already.

But if you’re in the first couple of years as a property investor, you’re probably just a normal person.

You’re probably balancing the budget carefully, to make sure you can keep paying both mortgages.

You’re probably busy running your own career and family, and you don’t have much time left over to manage your investment property too.

Owning an investment property isn’t always easy, but it certainly is rewarding in the long run.

And if you’re a busy person, who is feeling overwhelmed with your investment property, that’s what we’re here for.

Send us a DM if you want life to be easier, and you don’t want to worry about your investment property.

That’s why we started our business.

Because we know that not all property investors are super rich people, sitting in a castle, collecting all their rents.

We know that you’re busy, and juggling life, and you just want a property manager who will take care of it all for you, so you don’t have to stress any more.

Send us a DM if you need a hand with your investment property.

Here’s something we don’t show every day.

It’s a little “behind the scenes’ for you.

Any time we have a new tenant moving into one of our properties, we conduct a full inspection of the home.

And of course, we always create a written report (that’s required by law).

We also include hundreds of photos with this report.

This might seen like overkill.

But it saves any arguments later in the tenancy.

Because, if we have photos of everything inside (and outside) a property…

We can always double check everything.

And it means 2 things are guaranteed:

If you’re a tenant of ours, you won’t ever be blamed for damage that was already there when you moved in.

If you’re a landlord client of ours, we’ll be able to protect the condition of your property at all times.

Want a copy of one of these inspection reports for your own property?

Send us a DM today.

The media might be telling you all about the property market right now.

But have you ever wondered what’s really happening in the market?

Let me give you a snapshot of what’s been happening in ____________ (LIST YOUR CITY/TOWN/SUBURB)

Median rents on houses have gone from __________ (OLD PRICE) to (NEW PRICE)

Median rents on units have gone from __________ (OLD PRICE) to (NEW PRICE)

So what does this mean for you?

GIVE A BRIEF EXPLANATION OF WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE MARKET, WHETHER IT’S GOING UP OR DOWN, AND WHAT IMPACT THAT HAS ON INVESTORS.

Want an update on your particular property?

Send us a message and we’ll get you a free rental report.

Do you have a tenant moving out of your investment property?

Well, the timing couldn’t be more perfect!

We have a list of _________ (NUMBER) tenants currently looking for new homes.

So if you have a _____________(DETAIL THE TYPE OF PROPERTIES YOU’RE LOOKING FOR. EG: 3 BEDROOM HOUSE OR 2 BEDROOM UNIT) coming up soon, send us a DM so we can help you find a new tenant fast!

If you’re thinking about renting a property soon, you might be in for a big surprise.

If it’s been several years since you last applied for a rental property, you might be shocked to discover how big the application process is.

And it is a big process.

We do ask for a lot of information on your application form.

Here’s what we’ll ask you for (and why we need it):

Your Identification – we need to check your ID and ensure we list all the adults and their legal names on the agreement.

Your Income – this can feel like a huge invasion of privacy, we know.  Trust us though, we’ll keep it private and safe.  We simply need to check that you have enough income to pay the rent (and leave you money for other expenses too).

Your History – if you’ve rented before, we’ll want to check your rental history. But don’t stress if you haven’t rented before. We can talk to you about verifying your history in other ways.

So even though it feels like a big process, just to get a rental, we’ll do everything we can to make it as painless as possible!

Have you got any questions about applying for a rental property?

Let us know in the comments below!

We’ve just made an awesome discovery!

LIST A GREAT CLEANING PRODUCT YOU’VE RECENTLY DISCOVERED, AND WHY YOU LOVE IT.  HERE ARE SOME IDEAS:

•         WHITE MAGIC ERASER FOR REMOVING SCUFF MARKS ON WALLS
•         MICROFIBER CLOTH FOR REMOVING DIRT AND GRIME ON GLASS COOKTOPS
•         CHEAP CLEANING PRODUCTS FROM ALDI

YOU MIGHT EVEN TAG THE SHOP YOU PURCHASE THIS PRODUCT FROM.

Have you used this amazing product yet?

What’s your workday look like right now?

Here’s what it looks like for _____________ (@TAG TEAM MEMBER):

_________ (NAME) usually wakes up at ________ (TIME) or whenever the _____ (DOG/KIDS/PARTNER) wakes HIM/HER!

DESCRIBE THEIR USUAL MORNING ROUTINE (WALK WITH THE DOG/COFFEE WITH THE SPOUSE/MORNING SURF ALONE).

Once ____________ (NAME) arrives in the office, HE/SHE spends the day ________________ (TALKING TO OUR AMAZING TENANTS AND MAKING SURE THEY’RE OKAY AND PAYING THEIR RENT ON TIME, COORDINATING EMERGENCY REPAIRS, SHOWING PEOPLE THROUGH PROPERTIES VIA VIDEO, ETC)

So, that’s what ___________ (NAME)’s day looks like right now…

What’s your workday like right now?  Let us know!

There’s nothing better than crossing everything off your to-do list, right?

It’s a bit like when we find the perfect tenant for a property, crossing everything off the list.

Here’s what that list looks like:

✅ Marketing your property so that it gets huge enquiry from great tenants.

✅ Showing all the potential tenants through your property following our open home formula.

✅ Following our application process to check out all the potential tenant (to find the perfect one for your property).

✅ Approving the right tenant for your property.

✅ Signing the lease with your new tenant.

✅ Welcoming your new tenant to their new home.

✅ Paying you the first rent payment!

It feels like we’re just ticking everything off our to-do list!

Such a great feeling!

Do you need a new tenant for your property?  Send us a DM so we can help you find the right tenant.

Are you doing this with your investment property?

With the way the rental market is right now, there’s something you need to be doing every six months.

You must be reviewing the rent on your investment property every six months.

Now, this doesn’t mean that you increase the rent every six month.

Not at all.

In fact, if you have tenants on a fixed term lease, you can’t increase the rent during their fixed term.

But you do need to keep an eye on where your property is sitting in the rental market, so that you’re planning to maximise your rental returns.

So what’s the best way to do this review?

Your property manager will probably do this for you.  And if we manage your property, this is the process we follow.

Each time we inspect your investment property, we conduct a full review of your property, compared to other properties in the rental market.

We look at what rent we could achieve for you, if your property was on the market right now.

And then, when we send you the full inspection report, we’ll show you the rent review at the same time.

So, if you haven’t received a rent review on your investment property in the last 6 months, send us a DM so we can help arrange this for you!

As if moving house isn’t stressful enough…

But once you get there, you realise there’s no toilet paper 🙊

It’s inconvenient at best… and a total disaster if you’ve got little kids.

And that’s why we put together our “welcome home” gifts.

When you move into a new house with us, you’ll discover your “welcome home” gift sitting on your kitchen bench.

In this gift you’ll find things like:

✅ Toilet paper

✅ Spray and wipe cleaner

✅ A chux cloth

✅ Air freshener

✅ And a few sweet treats for the kids (or the kids-at-heart!)

We know that moving house is ranked as one of the top 3 stressors in your life, so this is how we make it a little easier for you.

Need a new home soon?

Send us a DM so we can help you find your next home.

The property market is changing all the time.

New legislation, new trends, new people.

So. Much. New.

So, we’ve always gotta stay on our game.

And here’s one of the ways we stay in front of trends and changes.

Training.

In fact, this month, we attended ________________ (NAME THE TYPE OF TRAINING, EVEN @TAG THE TRAINING PROVIDOR) so we totally understand how to __________________ (IMPLEMENT A NEW PIECE OF SOFTWARE, INCREASE OUR COMMUNICATION, IMPLEMENT THE NEW LAWS) and get the best returns for your investment property!

What about you?  How do you stay on your game?