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...
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...
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...
by Jake Durtschi | May 30, 2025 | Inspections, landlord, local, Local Info Idaho Falls, Marketing, Owner Education, Property Maintenance, property management, Property Management Education, Rental Owner, Tenant, Tenant Education
Source: Skip Shapiro Enterprises. Originally posted August 4, 2023. Grease disposal is one of those household tasks we’ve all faced but rarely discuss. Despite its mundaneness, the way we dispose of our cooking grease is of paramount importance, both for our homes and...
by Jake Durtschi | Apr 8, 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, Tenant, Tenant Education
Understanding What Counts as an Emergency for Jacob Grant Property Management’s After-Hours Emergency Line. At Jacob Grant Property Management in Pocatello, we strive to offer the highest level of service and support to our tenants and property owners. We understand...
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...
