The Jacob Grant Blog

At Jacob Grant Property Management, we help property investors in Pocatello achieve success.

That’s why we’re happy to keep you in the know with insights and the latest strategies in multi-family real estate investment.

Stay In the Know

Rent Incentives? Bad Strategy for Single-Family Rentals

by Jake Durtschi | Feb 25, 2025 | landlord, local, Local Info Idaho Falls, Marketing, Marketing Rental Properties, Owner Education, property management, Property Management Education, real estate, Rent Collection, Rental Owner, Rental Price, Security Deposits

Source: Todd Ortscheid on PMAssist Industry Insights. Originally posted February 7, 2025. In a soft rental market, price and presentation matter more than gimmicks. Here’s why rental incentives don’t work—and what actually does. SFR Consumers are Not MF Consumers In...

Simplify Property Investments with an ROI Calculator for Better Cash Flow

by Jake Durtschi | Jan 30, 2025 | Investing in Rental Properties, Investment, Investor Guide, landlord, local, Local Info Idaho Falls, Marketing, Marketing Rental Properties, Owner Education, property management, Property Management Education, real estate, Rental Owner

When it comes to real estate investing, there’s a lot that goes into the success of any investment plan. Investors know they’re succeeding because it comes down to numbers, and numbers don't lie. Effectively managing your investments requires precise calculations...

When to Repair vs Replace Appliances

by Jake Durtschi | Jan 27, 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, Rental Owner

Here’s a general guide on whether to repair or replace common household appliances based on their typical lifespan and cost-effectiveness. Keep in mind these are averages and can vary depending on usage, maintenance, and quality of the appliance. General Rule of Thumb...

« Older Entries

Next Entries »

Read Our Success Stories

"I've worked with Jacob Grant property management for several years now and they have been a great partner. They think of the things that I don't have time to think of. They come to me when we need to make bigger investments in my property, but most of the time, they just handle the issues that come up. Their team is proactive with their communication and if I reach out, they are responsive to my inquiries. I strongly recommend Jacob Grant for anyone looking for a good property manager." - Mark A.

"Jacob Grant representatives have always been very prompt and courteous in all my dealings with them. Most recently Jorge has gone above and beyond." - Ryan A.

"I've had a great experience investing through Jacob Grant. I get regular updates on how things are going that are complete and thorough. They are looking at the long term through their expertise. I've been investing with them for around 5 years now." - Brian D.