
Full Month Accounting
So, what is Full Month Accounting and why are so many property management companies moving their accounting practices to it? Full Month Accounting is essentially the concept of processing statements and payments to a property owner at the end of a full month, rather...

How to Screen Potential Tenants for a Rental Property
Finding reliable renters for an investment property is a must. As you well know, if you’re managing your own properties or somebody else’s and collecting the rent, you’ve probably had plenty of envious friends and family say something along the lines of, “Must...

CashFlow is King with Aaron Marshall
Cash Flow is King with Aaron Marshall Like a lot of people, Keyrenter CEO Aaron Marshall’s journey to financial freedom and entrepreneurship has taken some unexpected turns and setbacks. But with those surprises, there’s been a lot of opportunity along the...

Keyrenter Property Management Expands in Maryland
MIDVALE, Utah – (October 2020) – Keyrenter Property Management, a nationwide leader in residential property management, is growing its presence in the Northeast. The company is proud to announce the addition of a new franchise, Keyrenter Metro, in Largo, Maryland....

A Blueprint for Property Managers to Navigate COVID-19
Unfortunately, as states and communities reopen during the pandemic, many Americans continue to struggle with their own individual “new normal,” which can change from day to day and week to week, depending on each person’s occupation and circumstances....

Keyrenter Property Management Makes Inc. 5000 List!
We want to congratulate and thank ALL Keyrenter Franchise Owners! The prestigious Inc. 5000 list ranks Keyrenter Property Management among the Top 27% of fastest-growing private companies in America. Outpacing other property management franchises, Keyrenter has...

Keyrenter Property Management Expands to Georgia
MIDVALE, Utah – (July 2020) – Keyrenter Property Management, a nationwide leader in residential property management, is growing its presence in the Southeast. The company is proud to announce the addition of a new franchise, Keyrenter Atlanta, in Georgia. Business...

Independence as a Business Owner—But with Extensive Support—Drives Satisfaction for Bill Russell at Keyrenter Property Management Solutions
Bill Russell is owner and operator of Keyrenter Property Management Solutions, what he calls “one of the few small territories” in the Keyrenter family, covering Waynesboro and Staunton, Virginia, and surrounding counties. But his path to opening the business...

Communication is Key for Keyrenter During COVID-19
The coronavirus emergency is unchartered waters for large and small businesses. Months into the crisis, business leaders, especially those in the franchise industry, have had to think on their feet and learn new ways to communicate with franchise owners and customers....

Multiple Profit Streams Draw Jim Elfline to Launch Keyrenter Premier Property Management
After quite a long run of service in the non-profit sector, Jim Elfline decided it was time for a career shift and to start his own business, so he did his homework. Denver-raised Elfline graduated from Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa, before earning a master’s...

Tips All Property Managers Should Take Before, During, and After Hurricane Season
While a strong hurricane may demolish anything in its path, hurricane-proof homes stand better odds of surviving such a storm with little or no damage. Hurricanes come out of nowhere sometimes, and it is important to be prepared. For instance, the National Oceanic and...

From Banker to Business Owner: Keyrenter Chicago North’s John Golden
With more than 25 years of experience inbanking and sales management, John Golden, of Keyrenter Chicago North, carefully developed the tools to run his own small businesses. His career as a senior banking executive, tasked with helping businesses grow, now...

Keyrenter Property Management Expands in Colorado
MIDVALE, Utah – (June 2020) – Keyrenter Property Management, a nationwide leader in residential property management, is growing its presence in the western United States. The company is proud to announce the addition of Keyrenter Highlands Ranch, Colorado. The...

Summer Maintenance To-Do List for Property Managers
Properties can take a beating from season to season. And with summer being a prime time for tenants to move into and out of properties, property managers have their hands full It’s critical to freshen up the curb appeal of residential rentals to attract tenants. In...

Keyrenter’s CEO Shares Lessons Learned From His Personal Health Crisis With The Wall Street Journal
Keyrenter’s CEO Shares Lessons Learned From His Personal Health Crisis With The Wall Street Journal Aaron Marshall Leads Company Through Coronavirus and Cancer MIDVALE, Utah – (May 2020) – Six months after he was diagnosed with stage-four colon cancer, Aaron Marshall,...

7 Ways to Grow Your Property Management Franchise In a New Territory
When beginning to manage a new property management territory, growing your portfolio as fast as possible needs to be near the top of your to-do list. However, whether you’re starting from scratch, or are an established property manager opening up shop in your second...

Keyrenter Washington D.C.’s Debbie Gomes Finds New Challenge with Keyrenter
Like many who have found the field of property management, Debbie Gomes of Keyrenter Washington, D.C. did not start out with career aspirations in the industry. “I spent 11 years with a transportation and logistics company in Canada and Washington, D.C,” Gomes said....

Keyrenter Property Management Expands Northeast Presence
Keyrenter Property Management, a nationwide leader in residential property management, is growing its presence in the Northeast. The company is proud to announce the addition of a new franchise location, Keyrenter New England. Business entrepreneurs Megan O’Leary and...

How Property Managers Can Attract and Retain Tenants
As a property manager, an obvious goal is to keep your properties occupied as much as possible. If there is not a tenant in a unit, the property owner is losing money. While more than half of all property rental leases are renewed, it is still important for...

Keyrenter Property Management Expands to Missouri
Keyrenter Property Management, a nationwide leader in residential property management, is growing its presence in the Midwest. The company is proud to announce the addition of its newest franchise, Keyrenter St. Charles, Missouri. The new Keyrenter location is owned...

A Force for Good: Keyrenter Hampton Roads’ Rodney Fentress
Ever since he was a child, Rodney Fentress wanted to be a hero. A former marine turned 20-year veteran of the Norfolk, Virginia, police department, Fentress takes pride in taking care of victims and in his words, “being a bully for the good guy.” “I don’t like seeing...

Do’s and Don’ts: Investing in Single-Family Rentals
One of the most intriguing and readily available types of rental properties prime for investment are single-family rentals. More than 60 percent of the housing stock in the United States is single-family homes, and nearly 20 percent of these homes are occupied by...

Buy, Renovate, Rent – Keyrenter Franchisee Develops Winning Formula
Growing up as a self-described “Navy brat,” Calvin Davis of Keyrenter Property Management Richmond, Virginia, didn’t have a family background in entrepreneurship or in real estate. His career in sales began as the manager of a shampoo shop. Not wanting to stay in the...

5 Real Estate Technology Trends Property Managers Should Consider Incorporating Into Their Business
As we enter the 2020s, technology continues to play a larger role in all of our lives. In real estate and property management, technology is quickly evolving to benefit both property managers as well as consumers. As the technology continues to evolve, it is important...

Do I Need a Real Estate License to Become a Professional Property Manager?
Starting a professional property management business can be a very exciting opportunity for someone with entrepreneurial spirit and previous real estate experience. Property management is a $76 billion industry. However, are you fully prepared to open your new venture...
Keyrenter Announces Aggressive 3-Year Franchise System Expansion Plan
Keyrenter Property Management, a nationwide leader in residential property management, is excited to announce an aggressive 3-year franchise growth plan. The thriving franchise system anticipates growing to 130 franchise partners through 2022, representing more than a...

Entrepreneur Capitalizes on Property Management Experience with Successful Franchise Partner
Danny Schwab came to Keyrenter property management with a different mindset than many others. “Most people come in as property managers, or have a real estate license, or are entrepreneurs looking for an investment,” Schwab says. “I was already operating multiple...

Technology Sets Keyrenter Apart from Competitors
While his first career path started in the financial sector and morphed into managing a private real estate investment fund, if you ask Keyrenter franchisee Jonathan Sempsrott what sets Keyrenter apart from the rest of the industry, he is quick to come up with...

10 Things Property Managers Need to Do to Winterize Rental Properties
If you’ve ever watched “Game of Thrones” or looked at your calendar, you know one thing is for certain: “Winter is coming.” (Depending on your location, winter might have already arrived.) For those who own rental properties, the winter can be an extremely key time...

Keyrenter Cares Supports Local Communities
A responsibility of living and running a business in a community is taking steps to make it a better place for everyone to grow and thrive. Through Keyrenter Cares, our franchise owners find causes they believe in and organize team projects to benefit their local...

Finding a Property Management Franchise Opportunity with Strong Organization and Leadership
You might say the housing industry is in Chapin Hemphill’s blood. His grandfather and father built 200 to 400 luxury homes a year in the Chicago area under the moniker of Homes by Hemphill. If you’ve ever seen a film directed by John Hughes, you’ve likely seen a home...

Rental Scammers: Top 10 Scams and How to Avoid Them
Searching for the perfect home, for the right price, in a good location, can be incredibly stressful. But when you find that home, it all feels worth it. However, what if the home is “too good to be true,” and doesn’t actually exist? When searching for a rental...

11 Steps for Property Managers to Make Rentals More Eco-Friendly
If you’re renting out a home or an apartment, you can never go wrong with making your place a little more – or a lot – eco-friendly. After all, climate change and being environmentally responsible is becoming increasingly important to large segments of the public. If...
Keyrenter CEO & Co-Founder Appointed as Forbes Real Estate Council Contributor
Aaron Marshall’s First Article Showcasing the Benefits of a Good Tenant-Landlord Working Relationship is Online Now at Forbes.com Midvale, Utah – (October 2019) – With nearly two decades of experience in real estate and residential property management, Aaron Marshall,...

How to Plan Financially for a New Franchise
How much is it going to cost me? That’s what everyone wants to know whenever they’re about to make a purchase, whether they're eyeing a pack of chewing gum or the startup costs of a new franchise. But as you probably know, franchises are expensive—and unfortunately a...

Inspirational Entrepreneur Leads From the Trenches
The corner office is not where you will find Aaron Marshall. The Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of the national franchise Keyrenter Property Management prefers to work in the middle of the action. His cubicle is alongside the rest of his team at the company’s...

Why a Property Management Franchise is a Perfect Fit for Servicemen and Servicewomen
Naturally, we think that owning a Keyrenter Property Management Franchise is an excellent opportunity for anybody, but there are certain people who do seem to be a particularly great fit for this business. We're talking about men and women who have served in the...

From Professional Skateboarder to Professional Property Manager
Brandon Scholten has always had an independent spirit. Even before becoming a successful entrepreneur and owning the largest Keyrenter office in the company’s franchise system, Brandon and a group of friends from Colorado started a skateboarding company. The team...
Keyrenter Property Management Teams Up with 919 Marketing Company
Leading Property Management Franchise Hires National Franchise Marketing and Public Relations Agency to Expand Keyrenter Franchise Foothold Midvale, Utah – (August 16, 2019) –Keyrenter Property Management, a nationwide leader in residential property management,...
How to Protect Your Property From Extreme Weather Conditions?
No matter where you are located, Mother Nature always finds a way to wreak havoc. Extreme weather conditions exist all over the world and depending upon the area where your investment property is located, you could be dealing with major …

6 Handy Tips on How to Clean Rental Property Before Moving in
Ok, your tenant’s lease is up in a few weeks or months, and they are ready to vacate your rental home or property, where do you start to prep your rental house to attract premium tenants? tenants expect to enter …
What to do when Faced with a Bedbug Problem at Your Rental Unit
Utah is one of many states impacted by the recent bedbug infestation affecting homeowners and businesses. Although the bugs are harmless, they feed on human blood, making their meal rounds during the wee hours of the night as the host …
Essential Tips for Rental Homes Owners
For the first time rental property investor, managing your rental home can be challenging. However, with the right knowledge, it is possible to make rental home ownership an enjoyable and profitable venture. In this article, we look at some useful …
How to Assess and Maximize Your Rental Income
As a rental property owner, it is natural to seek maximum profits from your investment. Some landlords find it hard to make a decent profit after expenses. However, there are many ways to increase your rental income even in a …
Keyrenter Property Management Franchise Ranked #25 in Entrepreneur Magazines Top New Franchise list
Keyrenter property management was recently ranked number 25 in Entrepreneur Magazines Top New Franchise list. The list by Entrepreneur Magazine was released in recognition of the best 100 companies that have been in the industry for less than five years. …
Landlords: How Do You Allow for Personalization and Keep Uniformity?
When you start moving tenants into your apartment complexes, the first item on their agenda is going to be personalizing their space and making it theirs. Before you get a giant, blow-up Santa Clause in the common area of your complex, think about what types of...
3 Compelling Reasons to Hire a Property Manager
Are you just starting out on your journey as a landlord? Or, have you been in the business for years and are looking for a change? In either case, hiring a property management company opens a door to resources and support to make more of your property investments....
What Upgrades Increase Profitability for Landlords?
As you prepare your investment property for your first renters, nearly all your decisions hinge on profitability. Many factors contribute or detract from the profitability of your investment. One significant factor is the condition of the property and the need for...
Looking for Rental Homes or Apartments in a New Area
Migrating to a new city or region can be a daunting prospect. If you want to ensure a smooth transition into your new life, you’ll need to perform extensive research on your destination; this includes making sure you know what to look for when deciding on a new home....
Tax-Filling Tips for Landlords
As a landlord, did you know that you technically own a business? You do! This means that you need to file your taxes a bit differently. Depending on how you titled your rental property, some changes can be more complex. However, if you are the single owner of the...
4 Things a Landlord Should Do Every Year
It’s amazing how quickly a year goes by. With our busy schedules, it often seems tenants are asking to renew just days after they sign their lease! Whether or not your tenants choose to rent for another year, this is a great opportunity to take care of some annual...
Why Accepting Payments in Cash is a Bad Idea
If you just have a few tenants, you might think that accepting (or even requiring) the rental payments in cash form is more convenient than waiting for a transaction to clear. However, a number of issues can arise when you accept cash. Most landlords and property...
How Much Rent Should I Charge for My Home?
Once you’ve decided to rent out your home, the next thing to decide is how much rent to charge. This can seem like a daunting task. Don’t be afraid to explore your area and even experiment with rates early on. To make sure you get started on the right track, begin by...
How To Properly Insure Your Rental Property
As a landlord, you are probably already aware of the importance of insurance, but insuring a rental property is different than insuring one’s primary, personal residence. With some time and research however, it is not difficult to understand. When shopping for...
5 Things Landlords Forget to Include in the Lease Agreement
When you are drafting a lease agreement for your tenants before they move in, it’s hard to forget the big, important things like how much the rent costs and who is responsible for maintenance. However, there are plenty of other items that should be included in the...
How to Use Technology to Improve Relations with Your Tenants
Managing one or more properties as a landlord can be stressful. Between making sure that you keep up with repairs, filling vacancies, and collecting rent, you have enough on your plate. Fortunately, there is plenty of technology available to help …
Why Keyrenter?
Our win-win business model was a project of love, painstakingly engineered to reduce work time, effort and stress for everyone involved, while you and your clients build a secure financial future.
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