Property Management Blog

Is Cissell Management a good fit for managing your rental property?

By Cissell Management Company Friday, January 5, 2024

Property management is not a one-size-fits-all affair. Different property owners have varied goals, personalities, desires, and expectations. At Cissell Management Co., we recognize that we might not be the perfect fit for everyone – and that's okay. Our focus is on ali...

Will My Insurance Premiums Go Up if I Report Hail Damage? Expert Insights for Property Owners

By Cissell Management Company Friday, December 22, 2023

A common concern among property owners after a hailstorm is whether contacting their insurance agent about potential damage will affect their insurance premiums. To address these concerns, I spoke with Kyle Killens, owner of the local Goose Head Insurance agency, who provided exp...

Did the Recent Hail Storm in Oxford Damage My Roof? How to Check and What to Do Next

By Cissell Management Company Thursday, December 14, 2023

This past Saturday, Oxford was fortunate to escape major hail damage from a massive storm that passed through the area. However, a neighboring town, just 25 minutes away Batesville, MS, wasn't as lucky, experiencing several minutes of baseball-sized hail. If you're in a z...

How do I determine security deposit charges for paint?

By Cissell Management Company Thursday, March 23, 2023

Security deposit charges related to paint often spark disputes and misunderstandings between tenants and property owners. At Cissell Management Co., we prioritize fairness and transparency regarding security deposit charges. Our goal is to ensure that residents are not held accou...

What do I need to do to get my property ready for a renter to move in?

By Cissell Management Company Thursday, March 9, 2023

It is common for a property owner to call to let us know they've moved out and the property is ready for the new resident to move in, only for us to find a property that still needs a lot of work before it can be occupied.What is rent ready?This is the standard that we deem a...

The High Cost of Fair Housing Failures: How Ignorance Can Break the Bank

By Cissell Management Company Friday, March 3, 2023

Mistake #5 - Fair Housing FailuresDiscriminating can cost you tens of thousands of dollars. Unintentionally or unknowingly discriminating can too.Fair Housing Failures is the final mistake in our series of five mistakes that cost rental property owners money.What is the Fair Hous...

Don't Let These Financial Fumbles Cost You Thousands in Real Estate Investing

By Cissell Management Company Wednesday, February 22, 2023

Mistake #4 - Financial FumblesAre you a landlord looking to maximize your profit? Nobody invests in real estate to lose money, regardless of their end goal. Making Financial fumbles is mistake #4 in our series of five mistakes that cost rental property owners money.Are you lookin...

Should I accept pets in my rental property? | EVERYONE has a pet!

By Cissell Management Company Wednesday, February 15, 2023

Mistake #3 - No PetsYour no pet policy is costing you. Not accepting residents with pets is mistake #3 in our series of five mistakes that cost rental owners money.I kept repeatedly running into some of the same issues, and they all dealt with pets. I had to turn away many good a...

Don't make this costly mistake! Residents performing repairs could be draining your profits!

By Cissell Management Company Wednesday, February 8, 2023

Mistake #2 - Taking ShortcutsAs a property owner, you know how time-consuming keeping your property in good condition is. Things break, disasters happen, and they usually don't happen at the best times. Even in normal circumstances, several things need to be done to make sure...

Don't Make This Mistake! Real Estate Investors Learn the Hard Way: Trusting Too Much = Lost $$$

By Cissell Management Company Wednesday, February 1, 2023

Mistake #1 - Trusting Too MuchFACTS. If you don't want to lose money, you must evaluate rental applicants based on facts, not instinct. Trusting too much is mistake #1 of our five mistakes that cost you money series. Let's face it. Trusting your instinct about someone is...

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