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Tenant Retention: Key Metrics, 2026 Industry Trends, and Growth Strategies

by Jake Durtschi | Apr 24, 2026 | Investing in Rental Properties, Investment, Investor Guide, landlord, local, Local Info Idaho Falls, Marketing, Marketing Rental Properties, Owner Education, Property Maintenance, property management, Property Management Education, Property Management Evaluation, real estate, Rental Owner, Rental Price, Tenant, Tenant Education

Tracking retention is one of the most critical metrics for a property management company because it directly impacts the bottom line - it’s far cheaper to keep a tenant than it is to acquire a new one. TENANT RETENTION METRICS This measures how well you are...

Deposit Waiver Program: A Smarter Alternative to Security Deposits

by Jake Durtschi | Apr 24, 2026 | Investing in Rental Properties, Investment, Investor Guide, landlord, local, Local Info Idaho Falls, Marketing, Marketing Rental Properties, Owner Education, Property Maintenance, property management, Property Management Education, Property Management Evaluation, real estate, Rental Owner, Rental Price, Tenant, Tenant Education

THE DEPOSIT WAIVER PROGRAM “Total protection, zero friction: The evolution of the security deposit.” How the Deposit Waiver Program Works At Jacob Grant Property Management, we’ve embraced a modern alternative to the traditional security deposit. While the industry...

How Slow Maintenance Response Times Increase Tenant Turnover and Vacancy Rates

by Jake Durtschi | Nov 21, 2025 | Inspections, Investing in Rental Properties, Investment, Investor Guide, landlord, local, Local Info Idaho Falls, Marketing, Marketing Rental Properties, Owner Education, Property Maintenance, property management, Property Management Education, Property Management Evaluation, real estate, Rental Owner

How Slow Maintenance Response Times Increase Tenant Turnover and Vacancy Rates Slow maintenance response times can drastically increase tenant turnover and vacancy rates — especially in Pocatello’s demanding climate. Property Meld’s national data shows that delays...

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