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Energy efficiency is becoming more popular among renters, to the point that it is no longer just a trend. Renters now expect rental properties to adopt eco-friendly practices, and not doing so can mean you will lose to your competitors. Prolonged vacancies are never a good thing for rentals, and if that’s not enough reason, here are...

Every year we get the same question.  The question is not unique to us but in fact is encountered by all property managers. A resident pays January rent a few days early, usually in late December, and the owner asks “Why is that amount included on my 1099 for 2025.  That money is for January 2026 rent?” It&...

A comprehensive resource for single-family rental property ownersPublished 2025Owning a single-family rental property can be an excellent investment strategy, providing both regular income and long-term wealth building. However, understanding the tax implications is crucial to maximizing your returns and maintaining compliance with federa...

If you own rental property, you've probably noticed something different this year. Homes are sitting vacant longer, and it's not just happening here in our market in Tulsa, OK. This is a nationwide trend, and understanding what's driving it can help you make better decisions about your investment properties.Why Vacancy Periods...

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...