Property Management Blog

Marketing is a core aspect of property management that increases the visibility of your rental property when you’re trying to attract tenants and reduce vacancies. However, you can’t just post your rental listing and expect results.Like all marketing campaigns, it needs to be planned, researched, and properly executed. Otherwi...

Unlike many property managers, Renters Place has a licensed insurance representative in our office because we’re constantly helping our Owners with property insurance issues. The issues are the rising premiums and coverage requirements. Frankly, both have gone through the roof and are causing margins to decrease. As we were talking ...

After years of turbulence, the homeowners insurance segment has finally turned a corner. But what does a “stable” outlook really mean for investors, brokers, and fiduciaries navigating today’s volatile real estate landscape? Earlier this month, AM Best revised its outlook for the U.S. homeowners insurance market fro...

If you've been managing rental properties in Oklahoma, you know the drill with emotional support animals: verify the documentation, don't charge pet fees, accommodate the request. That's what HUD guidance has said for years.Well, everything just changed.On September 17, 2025, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Developmen...

Look, I get it. You're renting, not buying, so why would you need insurance? That's what your landlord's got insurance for, right? Wrong. And trust me, I learned this the hard way when my upstairs neighbor's washing machine decided to flood my apartment at 2 AM on a Tuesday. Spoiler alert: my landlord's insurance didn&...

What is the significance of the recent court ruling, Henderson Vs. Five Properties, LLC have on Emotional Support Animals (ESA) to property managers and Landlords in Oklahoma? Specifically in Tulsa?While it is important to note this decision comes in the Louisiana Eastern District Court, most other federal courts at this level will follow...

Knowing the difference between normal wear and tear and property damage is crucial for both tenants and landlords.Tenants: If you cause damage — even by accident — you could lose part or all of your security deposit if it’s not repaired.Landlords: It’s easy to mistake normal aging for damage and unfairly charge ten...

Investor Market Update: July 2024As we review the rental statistics for the first half of 2024, it's evident that the Tulsa Metro area has experienced significant shifts in various key metrics that matter most to investors and property owners. Here's a snapshot of the trends observed in the first and second quarters of the year, a...

Monthly Investor Market Update: February 2024As we delve into the rental statistics for February 2024 in the Tulsa Metro area, the data reveals intriguing trends for investors and property owners alike.Tulsa Metro Overview:February saw a slight dip in rental activity in the Tulsa Metro area. The total number of single-family homes leased ...

Navigating the Leash: Distinctions Between Emotional Support Animals and Service AnimalsThe presence of animals in various capacities has become increasingly common in public spaces and housing, leading to a significant rise in confusion regarding the distinctions between Emotional Support Animals (ESAs) and Service Animals. In this discu...