Mother Nature’s icy grip is fading and spring brings a host of vacant property maintenance issues. Thank goodness we made it through one of the coldest and longest winters on record. As we venture outside from hibernation we are refreshed by the warm breezes, the sun on our face and have just the faintest memories […]
Its 2 am….the captain from the local fire department is on the phone with an emergency at your property. Are you prepared? Emergencies of all types can and do happen every day. From weather and natural disasters to vandalism and equipment failure, the best defense will be a good offense (accompanied of course by prepared, […]
1. Hire the Right Experts – Certified, licensed and insured contractors are a must when maintaining your portfolio of properties. Managing local maintenance contractors and validating their credentials can be a hassle. National maintenance providers have the experience with multiple property types and the proper supplier network in order to reduce your risk, eliminate hassle […]
Thanks to Marc Insul and the Commercial Asset Preservation (CAP) Team for providing this great reminder for those of us charged with listing, managing or leasing a vacant property. Vacant properties can create a complex set of problems that are not often considered. For instance, we recall taking over a vacant big box and […]