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Should Your Realtor Manage Your Rental?

Should Your Realtor Manage Your Rental?

Should You Use Your Realtor as Your Property Manager? It’s a common question. You already have a relationship with your realtor. They know your home, they helped you buy it, and it feels easy to keep everything in one place. On the surface, it makes sense. But...

8 Questions to Ask When You Interview a Property Manager

8 Questions to Ask When You Interview a Property Manager

Finding the right property manager is one of the most important decisions you will make as a rental owner. The challenge is that what’s “right” for one person may not be right for another. Asking the right questions is key to understanding whether the property...

2026 Boise Rent Trends- Q1 Update

2026 Boise Rent Trends- Q1 Update

2026 Boise Rent Trends - Q1 Single Family Homes Single family home rentals are starting off strong across the Valley. Average rents are consistently up from last year, and in many cases higher than 2024 as well. But that’s only one side of the coin. Because we’ve...

2025 Boise Rent Trends- Q1 Update

2025 Boise Rent Trends- Q1 Update

2025 Boise Rent Trends - Q1 Single Family Homes Q1 2025- Rent Market Analysis Tracking rental data is one thing—figuring out what it actually means is another. Rents softened slightly across the Treasure Valley year over year, but the market remains balanced. A long...

Boise Rent Trends- 2024  Market Recap

Boise Rent Trends- 2024 Market Recap

Boise Rent Trends 2024 Market Recap Single Family Homes Let’s face it—rent data can feel like a slog when you zoom into every city across the Treasure Valley. The ups, the downs, the inconsistencies between cities. So, what’s the big takeaway? Let’s break it down:...

The Ultimate Guide to Renting Your Home in Boise, Idaho

The Ultimate Guide to Renting Your Home in Boise, Idaho

The Ultimate Guide to Renting Out Your Single-Family Home in Boise, IdahoIf you’re considering renting out your single-family home in Boise, you’re in good company. Boise’s rental market is thriving, with a steady demand for quality single-family homes. Whether you’re...

4 Things to Look for When Buying a Rental in Boise

4 Things to Look for When Buying a Rental in Boise

4 Things to Look for When Buying a Rental in Boise, IdahoOwning and managing rental homes puts us pretty deep in the weeds on what adds to, or detracts from, rent values in Idaho. Here’s 5 things I recommend looking at if you’re planning to buy a rental home in Boise...

How to Turn Your Home Into a Rental

How to Turn Your Home Into a Rental

How to Turn Your Home into a RentalThere are many reasons you may want to turn the home you live in into a rental. You bought it when the interest rates were *so* low and you want to hold on to that beautiful 3% interest rate after you move. You’ve owned it for years...