Southwestern Management And Realty Team

Tenant Newsletter – September 2018

SMART TENANTS SMART HOLIDAY HOURS FOR LABOR DAY WEEKEND!  SMART offices will be closed on Monday, September 3rd. We will reopen on Tuesday, September 4th–the 5th is the final day for payments on time. Please make sure you are paid to avoid ANY late fees! Repairs to Properties: Remember that all repairs MUST be in…

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Owner Newsletter- September 2018

SMART OWNERS This & That! IT’S OUR ANNIVERSARY! We wanted to take this opportunity to let you know our doors opened as SMART 10 years ago on September 1st. We are now managing over 400+ properties and growing each week. We wanted to take this opportunity to say THANK YOU for your continued trust and support.…

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FAQ: How Does SMART Handle Late Rent?

As a property management company, we hope that the rent is never late. But even top-notch tenants have financial setbacks. Fortunately, SMART has a consistent rent collection policy in place and a system for screening tenants as well — so, you as a landlord, don’t have worry about late rent very often. Typically, we call…

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FAQ: What is SMART’s Owner Distribution Policy?

As the #1 property management company in Las Vegas, we strive the provide the highest level of service or our owners and investors. We believe in focusing solely on property management that delivers the best results. We’ve followed a policy that makes SMART’s distribution of monthly funds to owners extremely convenient. Our process reads: Rent…

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Owner Newsletter- August 2018

CINDI’S CORNER QUICK NOTES HOA VIOLATION  We are receiving a number of violations from HOA’s for the most ridiculous items. Now with that being said – we must follow the rules; PLEASE contact your HOA and put SMART on the list to receive a copy of any violation(s). If the owner receives and then sends…

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Tenant Newsletter – August 2018

TENANTS: PLEASE MAKE NOTE…..  CINDI HALL IS NOT YOUR PROPERTY MANAGER Your property manager is listed below. PROPERTY MANAGER: Shannon Gardner is your main contact if you have questions about your property or if you receive a call from her. Mark Hall is your Broker and your Sr. Property Manager, Shannon is working closely with Mark. We are very…

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Best Ways to Improve Tenant Retention in Single Family Rental Homes

At SMART, we know that the single-family rental market thrives more on renewals than on lease trade-outs. After all, there are costs associated with turnovers and finding a new tenant.  Here are some strategic moves we like to use to keep tenant retention strong, and vacancies minimal. Offer Incentives People love perks, so why not…

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5 Landscaping Ideas That’ll Keep Your Rental Property More Secure

When it comes to property security, people often think of locks and alarms and other physical means of securing premises. While these are all important aspects of home security, there is another way to make it more secure that many people do not think of. The right landscaping can go a long way towards not only…

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SMART Tenant Newsletter – June 2018

Happy Summer SMART Tenants! Well it’s that time of year again! School is out and family vacations begin! We have received a number of HOA violations regarding weeds, dead shrubs and trash cans. PLEASE, when you see a weed, pull it! Make sure the garbage cans are out of sight, put in the garage or…

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SMART Owners Newsletter – June 2018

Happy Summer SMART Owners! Well it’s that time of year again! School is out and family vacations begin! We have received a number of HOA violations regarding weeds and trash cans. When you get an HOA violation, please direct those immediately to Echo, [email protected]. We are contacting the tenants for resolutions and if a fine…

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SMART Rental Qualifications

The following are Southwestern Management And Realty Team’s (SMART) guidelines for renting a property through SMART. Each and every application will be reviewed by a member of SMART and could be adjusted depending on credit/income and the application itself. Please be truthful!

Rental Qualifications

  • Applicant MUST be 18 years or older and application fee is $65.00 per person and is non-refundable.

Credit

  • Minimum score of 650
  • No EVICTIONS in the past 5 years
  • No utility collections (gas, power, water)

Income Verification

  • Income MUST be 3 times the monthly rent for good credit 650+ and 4 times if applicant has poor credit but good income.
  • MUST be verifiable
  • MUST be with current employer for at least 6 months.
    **If self-employed—CPA financial statements and/or tax returns are acceptable.

Employment History

(you could be required to show proof if requested, paycheck stubs, etc.)

  • Verifiable employment history for the past 3 years
    **If self-employed/retired/not employed—can verify income with signed tax returns and/or bank statements.

Rental History Verification

  • Verify for the past 3 years
  • Must provide: Landlord Names, and phone number, email (if available) on the online application.

Criminal Background Check

SMART does check—Criminal, Sex Offender and Terrorist database

  • NO sex offenders
  • NO crimes—violent crimes, prostitution, domestic violence, possession of weapons or illegal drugs

Pets

MUST be 30 pounds & under & absolutely no violent breeds—ask SMART for the Pet Policy

  • 2 pets max
  • NO ferrets or snakes
  • NO Dangerous, poisonous or illegal pets
  • NO aquariums larger than 10 gallons

Emotional Support pets are NOT considered a Service Animal and not under ADA laws.

SERVICE ANIMALS ARE OF COURSE ACCEPTED AND WILL REQUIRE THE PROPER GOVERNMENT ISSUED DOCUMENTATION.