Smart Home Technology for Rental Properties The rental market is evolving, and so are tenant expectations when it comes to smart home technology. Think keyless entry, thermostats, and leak detectors—this is no longer a luxury; it’s a strategic investment that benefits both owners and residents. Top Smart Home Features for Rentals Smart locks and keyless...
How to Get the Best Out of Your Property Manager: A Guide for Residents & Owners Property managers are often the unsung heroes of the housing world—juggling repairs, rent collection, legal compliance, and communication between people with very different needs (and often, competing priorities). We’re here to help, but the truth is: this relationship works...
College Move-In 101: Tips for First-Time Renters Moving into your first home or apartment during college is a big step. Whether you’re flying the nest or just swapping dorm life for something more independent, there are a few things every new renter should know—especially when no one’s around to call maintenance for you at 2 AM....
The Truth About Screening Residents: What It Can—and Can’t—Catch At FBS, we take the resident screening process seriously. It’s the first—and often most critical—step in protecting your property, your investment, and the resident community. But while good screening policies set the foundation for successful tenancies, they aren’t a crystal ball. And in today’s climate, even...
The San Diego Trash Fiasco: How Owners, Residents & Property Managers Got Caught in the Overhaul San Diego’s long-standing policy of free residential trash pickup is ending—and the fallout is causing serious headaches for property managers, homeowners, and residents. The Rollout: From Promise to Panic Voters approved Measure B in 2022, undoing the 1919 “People’s Ordinance”...
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