If you want to stand out among the competitive rental properties in Southside, then you need a marketing plan. You need to be able to find a way to stand out. This does not mean being bombastic or over-the-top, though; it means using tried and tested marketing strategies. At Utopia, we pride ourselves on being able to advertise properties most effectively. This means creating exciting and engaging marketing materials, with both local marketing and online marketing at UtopiaManagement.com used.

Why does this matter? It guarantees that any properties in Southside are marketed to the right audience. We also recommend your property to our growing referral list of people who are looking to move to the Southside area. We take new imagery of the property, too, of which the majority are apartments. This sells the story of the property and encourages people to make an offer. Once an offer comes in, we fill them in on any additional details and, if needed, arrange showings to view the property.

Having tenants as your primary tenant of choice in Southside means being there to help them when you can. However, as you will know, finding the availability always to be there is tough. When a student calls with a midnight maintenance request, you need to be able to help. When a student is unable to pay rent on time, you need to find the time to tackle the issue and develop a solution. Do you have the time?

If not, then hire Utopia. We guarantee that we can take on the day-to-day running of your Southside property. Not only do we give you help in the form of our proven rental process, but we have a dedicated team who tackle every issue with professionalism. This means harmony between you and your mostly student tenants and peace of mind that an experienced professional deals with problems. We want to make your Southside property portfolio no-hassle for you, so all you need to do is enjoy your profits instead of fighting fires – sometimes literally!

If you are a property investor in Southside, then you will know that a sizable proportion of the people you rent to are students. As we all know, students can be impulsive and challenging to manage. At Utopia, we are used to managing the tenant screening process for our clients. This matters to us a great deal because we pride ourselves on our low eviction rates. Indeed, we boast a 99%+ tenant retention rate across our history. That is because we always take the time to evaluate each individual closely beforehand.

This means that their rental history is evaluated, as are their references provided. This lets us build a clear picture of who the person is, why we can trust them – and, crucially, why we cannot. Not only does this make it certain that we pick great tenants, but we are then there to manage their stay. This can include finding short-term solutions should the student-tenant move back home during semester interludes.

Being a sensible financial manager is not easy when you have so many things to deal with in your day-to-day life. At Utopia, we see many Southside property owners struggle to manage their money successfully. Poor record keeping can create chaos with the tax authorities, which is certain to cause problems over time. So why not leave your financials in our safe and proven hands?

We can provide financial reporting that makes sure all your properties are accounted for professionally. Not only will this vastly reduce the risk of your property’s finances being incorrect, but it will also make it easier for you to manage your tax returns. Another benefit, too, is that we oversee all rent collection. We make sure that rent is paid on time, which can be a problem when you have a majority-student tenancy. With payment made securely through our online tenant portal, we maximize rent income and reduce the risk of waiting around for someone to make their rent payment. This smooths out your cash flow.

Given that most of the properties in Southside were built sometime between the 1970s and 1990s, most are still in superb condition. Still, there might be improvements that can be made to help make the building more energy efficient or safer in general. There is also the risk of maintenance requests arriving through the wear and tear that comes with age. When that happens, do you have the means to tackle the issue?

At Utopia, we do. As your Southside property manager, we can make sure that all maintenance work is carried out correctly. We deal with property maintenance on your behalf, arranging either in-house maintenance with our specialist support team or hiring the best local contractors. Since we provide in-house general contracting services, we can deal with the nonsense of hiring a professional you can trust. This ensures that all maintenance work is carried out correctly, affordably, and within the confines of the law.

Legality is such a confusing topic, and with a likely tenant populace that is mostly students, you know things can go wrong. Argumentative disputes and legal threats are commonplace in Southside. That is why hiring us makes so much sense. We can take on the day-to-day running of your property and create new lease agreements. These agreements are then shared with tenants, who agree to them.

Failure to adhere to that agreement means we can enforce penalties or, if needed, engage in eviction management protocols. These agreements not only spell out in the clearest detail what is permitted and what is not, but they also limit the risk of legal challenges. Let us make sure that you are both protected from a legal standpoint and that you know the precise agreement that has been put in place. Should an issue ever arise, we provide in-house legal assistance so problems can be dealt with amicably.