Should Landlords Provide a Washer and Dryer?

SHOULD LANDLORDS PROVIDE A WASHER AND DRYER? Many people wonder, “should landlords provide a washer and dryer?”  With the exception of apartment complexes that have communal laundry rooms, it is the tenant’s responsibility to provide their own washer and dryer.  I find about 50% of the time people have their own washer and dryer. That […]

Is Negative Cash Flow Tax Deductible?

WHAT ARE THE TAX ADVANTAGES OF OWNING REAL ESTATE? IS NEGATIVE CASH FLOW TAX DEDUCTIBLE? Sometimes a new investor might consider a property with a negative cash flow a poor investment.  However, did you ask the question, is negative cash flow tax deductible? Yes! People often ask, what are the tax advantages of owning real […]

Do I Provide a Lawnmower?

DO I PROVIDE A LAWNMOWER WHEN TENANTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR LAWNCARE? People often wonder, “do I provide a lawnmower when tenants are responsible for lawncare?” It’s natural to think that if a landlord provides a lawnmower to the tenant, they are more likely to mow the lawn. The reality is, a good tenant will take […]

As a Landlord, Do I Need a Lawyer?

AS A LANDLORD DO I NEED A LAWYER? I am often asked “As a landlord do I need a lawyer”? The simple answer is, if you want to decrease your risk and liability, then yes! When renting your house to tenants, there is always the potential that you could be held liable when things are […]

How Kasteel Quickly Fills a Rental Property

Many people ask us how Kasteel quickly fills a rental property vacancy.  Here are our three top tips.     Accurate pricing: Using our years of experience and advanced software we can determine a rental range. Our software then tracks the number of inquiries and showings so we can adjust the price accurately.    Maximum exposure: […]

Property Management Quick Tip: Space Heaters are of the Devil

Jeff Stinson with Kasteel Property Management talks with Shelton and Nate, owners of Quality Restoration, about the dangers of space heaters.  They see more home fires due to improper use of space heaters than anything else.   Kasteel Property Management is based in Springville Utah and currently serves clients throughout Utah and Salt Lake Counties.  […]

Real Estate Investment or Cherished Home?

Kim with Kasteel Property Management encourages Rental Property owners to consider what their goals and priorities are for their Investment and how it might influence whether they might trade their property in for a more profitable investment. Kasteel Property Management is based in Springville Utah and currently serves client throughout Utah and Salt Lake Counties. […]

Property Management Quick Tip: Emergency Maintenance and Insurance

Is it Time to Sell and Purchase a Different Rental Property?

First Step in Finding the Right Rental Range