by Melanie McLaughlin | Sep 10, 2026 | Owner Education
When is the best time to invest in a new rental property? The honest answer is this: there’s no universally “best” time, but some conditions are better than others. The strongest entry points tend to be when interest rates are falling or stable...
by Melanie McLaughlin | Aug 27, 2026 | hoa, Owner Education
How secure is your HOA’s data? We ask because as professional HOA managers, we know that there’s a document sitting somewhere in your HOA’s files, maybe a spreadsheet, maybe a cloud folder, maybe a stack of printed forms, that contains the home addresses, email...
by Melanie McLaughlin | Aug 13, 2026 | Owner Education
Are you wondering why your rental property earnings seem to be dwindling? Profit erosion often comes from underestimating vacancy loss, deferred maintenance, capital expenditures (roof, HVAC, structural components), and rising insurance premiums. These are costs that...
by Melanie McLaughlin | Jul 30, 2026 | hoa, Owner Education
How can you be a better leader for your HOA and your community? We know it’s rarely simple. HOA board members must balance fiduciary responsibility, legal compliance, infrastructure oversight, and community relations. All of this is often done as unpaid volunteers. ...
by Melanie McLaughlin | Jul 16, 2026 | Owner Education
Is there something important missing from your tenant screening report? Probably, and that puts you and your property at risk. If you’ve been investing in rental property for any length of time, you already know that a thorough tenant screening report can mean the...
by Melanie McLaughlin | Jul 2, 2026 | Owner Education
Is your community’s landscaping as inviting as it could be? When it comes to cultivating a sense of pride, unity, and aesthetic appeal within a neighborhood, landscaping is often a big part of that formula. For HOAs in Albuquerque, where the unique desert climate and...
