Standard Approaches To Integrative Pest Control: A Property Manager’s Guide
David Yuen is the Owner and Certified Applicator at Mayday Pest Management, a licensed, insured, and family-operated pest control company in Tulsa, Oklahoma. When applying pesticides, David uses IPM (integrated pest management) techniques, including inspection,...Self-Operation Versus Outside Property Management: A Comparison
Tracy Streich is the Owner and Broker at Renters Place, a group of business owners who purchase, renovate, and sell real estate for themselves and investors. Renters Place is a member of NARPM (National Association of Residential Property Managers) and has experience...
Guide to Making a Solid Lease Agreement for Your Rental Property
Leasing out a property is a significant investment, and protecting it with a solid lease agreement is vital. A lease agreement is a legally binding contract that outlines the terms and conditions of the rental agreement between the landlord and the tenant. A...Cultivating Economic Opportunity, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship
Jeff Amerine is the Founder and Managing Director of Startup Junkie Consulting, which advises startups on finance, business models, and growth strategies. He is also an Adjunct Professor of Entrepreneurship at the University of Arkansas and the Managing Director of...The Build-For-Rent Movement and Other Portfolio Investment Methods
Ross Heyman is the Chief of Staff at Capital Homes and its parent company Charney Properties, a new home construction company in the Tulsa, Oklahoma, area. In his role, he facilitates key activities for the Capital Homes executive team and Charney Properties’...What Property Owners Should Know About Electrical Systems
Michael McDonnell is an Electrical Contractor at Light It Up Electric. Originally from Aspen, Colorado, he moved to Tulsa, Oklahoma, during the COVID-19 pandemic. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: Michael McDonnell talks about his...Real Estate Development Do’s and Don’ts
Brian Elliott, CFA, is the Manager of Sharp Development, a real estate firm with over 500,000 square feet of commercial and residential space. He has been with the company for eight years and has witnessed tremendous real estate development in downtown Tulsa. Before...Property Listing Strategies in a Volatile Real Estate Market
Kristen Simon is a Broker Associate at Chinowth & Cohen Realtors, a full-service, family-owned real estate company. She is a results-driven agent with knowledge of Broken Arrow, historic midtown, and small-acreage properties. With five years of experience in real...
How to Attract Long-Term Tenants
Renting out a property might seem like an easy way to make money. However, it can be as time-consuming as a full-time job. A way to make this easier is to have reliable long-term tenants. These tenants ensure a steady stream of cash every month. Additionally, they...Home Remodeling 101: Why You Should Purchase Expensive Paint
John Karlsson is the Owner of John’s Painting and Remodeling, which serves Tulsa and the surrounding areas. As an expert in painting and home projects, he has 20 years of experience with quality painting and timely remodeling. Before founding his company, John worked...The Ultimate Podcast for Real Estate Investors: Year in Review With Mat Zalk
Mat Zalk is the President and Property Manager at Keyrenter Property Management, which has offices in Tulsa, Oklahoma City, and Arkansas. He focuses on the acquisition and management of single and multi-family residential properties on behalf of himself and a small...Dispelling Myths About Section 8 Programs: How Tulsa Housing Authority Facilitates the Process
Deana Irving is the Landlord Relations Specialist at Tulsa Housing Authority (THA), which provides low-income families and individuals with safe, affordable, and decent housing. She acts as the point of contact for landlords, recruiting them to utilize THA’s Section 8...
9 Best Renovations for Your Rental Property
When renting out your home, renovating your rental property is a simple way to increase its overall value. For example, a well-cared and renovated property can be rented at a higher price. Here at Keyrenter Tulsa, we understand the great impact renovations can have on...Wholesaling and Other Investment Strategies To Endure a Shifting Real Estate Market
Kyle Law is the Founder and President of All in Investments LLC, where he acts as a wholesale property investor. He is also a renovation expert, contractor, and mentor. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: Kyle Law talks about his wholesaling and property...Single Versus Multifamily Investments: How To Optimize Your Rental Portfolio
Cain Wright is the Manager and Member of Wright Property Group, where he purchases, leases, and renovates single and multifamily real estate in the Tulsa metro area. The group owns approximately 100 units. He is also the Senior Vice President of Commercial Lending at...Forging the Path to Strategic Growth
Steven Shannon is the Principal of Shannon Property Management, a Houston-based company that manages single-family residential homes, small to midsize family assets, and commercial business parks. He descended from a family with strong Houston routes tied to real...Investing in Real Estate To Maximize ROI
Tyler Bennett is the Owner of Tyler Bennett Real Estate. He holds mortgage, real estate, and insurance licenses in Utah and owns an insurance office. Over the past 15 years, Tyler has helped investment buyers purchase and rent over 6,000 single-family residences. He...
How to Rent Out Your House in Tulsa
Renting out a property can be a simple way to get an extra source of income every month. It also helps you grow your money, as your property’s value will increase over time. But before listing your house for rent, it’s best to prepare for possible...What Entrepreneurs Should Know About the Insurance Market and Finding the Best Policy
John Melton is an Independent Insurance Agent and Partner at RCI Insurance, an independent insurance broker that finds personal and commercial insurance for its clients. He is also a real estate investor and an entrepreneur who’s owned multiple businesses. At RCI, he...Building a Successful HVAC Company From the Ground Up
Will Gilbrech is the Co-owner of Franklin Heating & Air, a family-owned business named one of the fastest-growing HVAC companies in the US. He was one of the first employees at DataRank, a Y Combinator backed startup company that sold for eight figures. Will began...Why Property Owners Should Consider Tulsa Housing Authority’s Section 8 Program
Casper Palmer is the Inspection Director for Tulsa Housing Authority (THA), which provides low-income families and individuals with safe, affordable, and decent housing. He has been with the organization for more than 20 years. Here’s a glimpse of what...Why Property Owners Should Hire a Property Management Company
Yonatan (Yoni) Schmidt is the Regional Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Keyrenter Property Management, which has offices in Tulsa, Oklahoma City, and Arkansas. After working as a financial analyst at a private equity firm, he founded Tulsa Property Lad to...Home Inspections: A Valuable Real Estate Tool
Joseph Alcott is a Home Inspector at Spartan Home Inspection, a veteran-owned and operated company that provides residential home and termite inspection services. In his role, he evaluates residential properties to ensure compliance with regulations and prevent...Paving the Way for Affordable Housing in Urban Communities
Devin Howland is the Director of Economic Vitality for the city of Fayetteville, Arkansas. The city’s department focuses on economic mobility and equity through workforce development and small business growth and support. In his role, Devin oversees and manages the...
An Overview of Section 8 in Oklahoma
In Oklahoma, struggling low-income families can get help to pay for their housing accommodation through the Housing Choice Voucher program. This housing assistance program, also known as Section 8, is centrally managed by the US Department of Housing and Urban...Managing the Eviction Process Gracefully
Mat Zalk is the President and Property Manager at Keyrenter Property Management which has offices in Tulsa, Oklahoma City, and Arkansas. He focuses on the acquisition and management of single and multi-family residential properties on behalf of himself and a small...Property Management FAQ: How Keyrenter Handles All Aspects of the Process
Yonatan (Yoni) Schmidt is the Regional Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Keyrenter Property Management, which has offices in Tulsa, Oklahoma City, and Arkansas. After working as a financial analyst at a private equity firm, he founded Tulsa Property Lad to...The Value of Scaling in Property Management
Mat Zalk is the President and Property Manager at Keyrenter Property Management which has offices in Tulsa, Oklahoma City, and Arkansas. He focuses on the acquisition and management of single and multi-family residential properties on behalf of himself and a small...Optimizing a 1031 Exchange To Maximize Asset Value
Kurt Volk is a real estate investor who owns 19 properties in Tulsa, Oklahoma City, and St. Louis. He has been investing in real estate since 2009. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: Kurt Volk talks about his first real estate acquisition and maintaining...
Oklahoma Fair Housing Act: An Overview
All tenants must be treated fairly. As a landlord in Oklahoma, you are expected to follow and uphold the Fair Housing Laws. The Fair Housing Act in Oklahoma was established so landlords, renters, buyers and lenders are guided on what are considered as housing...Minimizing Tax Payments in Real Estate Investments
Caleb Caldwell, CPA is a Partner at CCK Strategies, a tax and business consulting firm. CCK helps small to midsize privately held businesses and entrepreneurs save money through advanced tax strategies and proactive planning. As a passionate public accountant, Caleb...The Importance of Establishing Core Values
Mat Zalk is the President and Property Manager at Keyrenter Property Management which has offices in Tulsa, Oklahoma City, and Arkansas. He focuses on the acquisition and management of single and multi-family residential properties on behalf of himself and a small...HVAC Systems: Maintenance Considerations and Pricing
Kevin Evans is the Owner of Liberty Air Services, an HVAC contracting company. He received an associate’s degree from Oklahoma State University in 2018. Having completed hundreds of installations, Kevin is an expert in all things heating and air. ...
Reasons to Invest in Tulsa Real Estate
Tulsa is one of the most desirable places to live in the state of Oklahoma. It is once known as the world’s oil capital. Nowadays, Tulsa has grown into a modern metropolitan area and has become a lucrative location for real estate investment. In fact, Tulsa is one of...Managing Multifamily Properties With Tenacity and Collaboration
Chris Burgin is an entrepreneur and real estate investor who owns 650 single and multifamily properties. In 2014, as a way to build a retirement plan, he began flipping properties valued at $800,000 before buying and renting $85,000 properties for the residual income...DEI: The Foundation for Organizational Success
Mandi Ford Argo is the Director of Tulsa at Venture For America, an initiative creating economic opportunity in American cities by mobilizing the next generation of entrepreneurs and equipping them with the skills and resources they need to create jobs. She focuses on...How To Rent Your Property With Ease
Mat Zalk is the President and Property Manager at Keyrenter Property Management which has offices in Tulsa, Oklahoma City, and Arkansas. He focuses on the acquisition and management of single and multi-family residential properties on behalf of himself and a small...The Role of Urban and Workforce Development in Community Growth
Aaron Miller is the Head of Partnerships at inTulsa, which connects innovative companies and diverse talent with the mission of growing Tulsa into a vibrant and inclusive community. In his role, he connects inTulsa’s work to upskilling programs, higher education,...
Best Areas to Invest in Tulsa
Tulsa is one of the hottest markets in the United States. With over 400,000 residents, it offers great opportunities for real estate investors looking to invest in the Tulsa rental market. Approximately 49% of Tulsa’s population are renting homes. With a low median...Profitable Real Estate Investment Strategies
Kurt Volk is a real estate investor who owns 19 properties in Tulsa, Oklahoma City, and St. Louis. He has been investing in real estate since 2009. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: Kurt Volk explains the BRRR (buy, rehab, rent, refinance, repeat) strategy and...The Characteristics of Valuable Coaching and Entrepreneurial Success
Aaron Whigham is the Managing Director at New U, a company that provides free professional development boot camps and programs for diverse talent to discover their best characteristics and define their dreams. He has over 10 years of experience as a business...Sustaining an Investment Portfolio During Market Changes
Tim Bakamjian is a Broker at Castle Realty. He is also an investor, property manager, and the director of a local real estate investment group that meets monthly in Tulsa, Oklahoma. As an active investor in the real estate industry for over 35 years, Tim owns...Renting to Own: The Advantages of a Contract for Deed
Brook Reutter is a Managing Member at Stonebrook Investment Group, a real estate investment/holding company. He is also the Supervisor of Corporate Billings and Collections at Verizon. With over 25 years of experience as a residential real estate investor, Brook...
Breaking a Lease in Tulsa, Oklahoma – Know the Laws
A lease term runs for a specific period of time, usually anywhere between 6 months and a year. When a tenant signs it, they obligate themselves to pay rent for the entire period of the lease, whether or not they live there. Life may happen, though, and your tenant may...The Entrepreneurial Spirit of Giving & Hustling To Fix Leaks
Jeremy Newkirk is the Owner and Operator of Roof Leaks & Moore in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He is accustomed to handling storms of all kinds, from the aftermath of ones that ravage his clients’ homes to the subsequent worries that linger plaguing their minds. Ever since he...Navigating the Obstacles of Launching Your Big Idea
Vondell Burns is the Founder and CEO of Thankless Production LLC. Her business offers education and professional services to aspiring entrepreneurs. Thankless Production provides a range of professional services and educational opportunities to creative entrepreneurs...Collaborating To Buy, Sell, Rent, and Manage Real Estate: Insights From Mat Zalk
Mat Zalk is the President and Property Manager at Keyrenter Property Management which has offices in Tulsa, Oklahoma City, and Arkansas. He focuses on the acquisition and management of single and multi-family residential properties on behalf of himself and a small...Why You Should Confer With a Mortgage Lender
Marc Marroquin is a Loan Officer at Supreme Lending, a mortgage company dedicated to providing efficient and service-oriented mortgage experiences. In his current role, Marc helps people invest in real estate for personal or investment use. He has 20 years of...Successes and Failures in Real Estate
Deren Huang is the Owner of Dash Properties, where he manages a rental portfolio of single-family homes. As an experienced real estate investor, he oversees 100 units and actively invests in industrial real estate. Deren first invested in real estate in college when...
13 Keys Of Rental Success
Successful rental owners follow these guidelines to ensure the success of their rental, and maximize their owning experience. 1. Treat your rental property like a business… because it is a business! 2. Have a financial reserve set aside for the “unexpected.” Placing...
Top Tips When Buying Investment Property in Tulsa
Are you thinking about adding the Tulsa, Oklahoma real estate market to your investment portfolio? Learn More Rental property investments provide a wide range of opportunities. You can raise your long-term worth and provide a consistent monthly income by...From Engineer to Entrepreneur
Joey Wignarajah is the Managing Partner at 19days, a B2B SaaS (software as a service) venture studio that builds scalable businesses. In his role, he manages the fund operations and helps entrepreneurs rapidly build their operational processes and systems. Through...How To Raise Capital Using a Growth Perspective
Michael Basch is the Managing Partner at Atento Capital, a return-focused early-stage investment vehicle investing directly in startups as well as through venture funding. In addition to driving returns, Atento Capital concentrates on job creation in Tulsa, Oklahoma....Strategic Entrepreneurial Approaches
Sean Printz is the Founder and President of Elect Technologies, which distributes networking, server, storage, and support hardware to value-added resellers (VARS), integrators, and managed service providers. He has supported hundreds of IT resellers and integrator...Back Where It All Began
Mat Zalk is the President and Property Manager at Keyrenter Property Management which has offices in Tulsa, Oklahoma City, and Arkansas. He focuses on the acquisition and management of single and multi-family residential properties on behalf of himself and a small...How To Invest in Real Estate
Corbin Marcotte is the Owner and Real Estate Broker at The Investor’s Broker, a network of realtors, investors, sellers, and buyers. He facilitates real estate investment transactions, including small single-family homes, package deals, mobile home parks, and large...Exploring New Possibilities in Entrepreneurship
John (Chip) Gaberino is the Owner and CEO of Topeca Coffee Roasters. Topeca was established in 2002 after the global market crash. That’s when Chip and his family developed a way to salvage their coffee business by transporting the product from El Salvador directly to...
Oklahoma Security Deposit Laws
Oklahoma, just like other states, has a statewide landlord-tenant law, and contained within this law are the security deposit laws. Oklahoma security deposit laws essentially define what a landlord can and can’t do in regards to a tenant’s security deposit. Landlords...Streamlining Your Data Using FinTech
Lee Easton is the Founder and President of AeroVision, a software development firm specializing in data and analytics. After a five-year career with ConocoPhillips, Lee expanded AeroVision from a side business into a full-stack development firm. He graduated from...How To Invest, Renovate, and Manage Your Property Assets
Mat Zalk is the President and Property Manager at Keyrenter Property Management which has offices in Tulsa, Oklahoma City, and Arkansas. He focuses on the acquisition and management of single and multi-family residential properties on behalf of himself and a small...Closing the Deal With Real Estate Investors
Scott Reeves is the Senior Vice President at Chickasaw Community Bank and specializes in commercial banking and real estate. He has been in banking for over 20 years and, in 2021, was recognized as Chickasaw Community Bank’s top producing loan officer. Scott graduated...
Helpful Tips To Help You Have a Successful Move
Moving seems like an overwhelming prospect right until the day comes that you need to be out of the property. Fortunately, the appropriate planning and preparation can go a long way toward simplifying the moving process and minimizing your stress on moving day. Moving...
Factors In Hiring A Property Management Firm
After you invest your money in a property or a set of properties, you should manage it. For sure, you must have considered whether to manage your property/properties all by yourself or with a property management company’s assistance. A property management firm can...
Traits to Look for in a Property Manager
A great management company maximizes the return on your investment by holding down repair and maintenance costs. They keep rents inline remote investing with local market increases and keeping your property rented to responsible tenants who will pay their rent on...
Things To Consider When Hiring A Property Manager
You are the owner of a home in search of the right property manager to hire. Maybe you don’t yet know what makes up the ideal property manager, but you do know your end goal. This list goes beyond the basics because as important as monthly management fees and rapidly...
Importance of Choosing A Property Management Company With Experience
Congratulations! You finally decided to build your wealth by purchasing a rental property. However, that is only the first step. There is a big difference between being simply a property owner and being a landlord. For those property owners who live far away or prefer...
Hiring a Rental Property Management Company
A landlord has a mountain of responsibilities. While you might want to manage your properties full time, some situations require the help of a rental property management company. Keyrenter Property Management provides expert real estate services throughout the Tulsa,...
Signs It’s Time To Hire A Property Manager
Are you trying to juggle a bunch of different rental properties at once right now? If so, you might be finding that it’s almost impossible to keep tabs on all your rental properties and give your tenants the attention they need. Rather than continuing to try and...
Full Month Accounting
So, what is Full Month Accounting and why are so many property management companies moving their accounting practices to it? Full Month Accounting is essentially the concept of processing statements and payments to a property owner at the end of a full month, rather...
Best Practices in Retaining Good Tenants and Why it Pays Off
A vacancy in your property will ultimately cost you money. Though the property won’t be used, it will still require maintenance costs, which will lose you money, because it won’t be bringing in rent. Though it is possible to eliminate vacancy time between tenants, it...
Questions To Ask Before Hiring A Property Management Company
A management company will oversee the current conditions and operations of your rental property. They will be in charge of functions such as screening of tenants, rent collection, and handling tenant issues. However, not all property management companies are the same....
Tips for Finding the Best Property Manager
Hiring someone to manage your investment is a big decision, so you need to do your research before choosing one. Essential qualities to look for include organization, honesty, and experience. We at Keyrenter Property Management have the best property managers in...
Oklahoma Rental Laws – An Overview of Landlord Tenant Rights in Tulsa
In our webinars over the past few months, we’ve had the privilege of sharing many topics pertaining to property management. We’ve discussed the benefits of partnering with a property management company, how to calculate rental return rates, practices for screening...
What You Need to Know About the Landlord-Tenant Act
Reasons to Hire a Property Management Company
Whether you’re thinking about investing in real estate or already own several rental properties, you should consider hiring a property manager to handle your investments. In addition to saving you a lot of time and stress, allowing a reliable company to handle the...
Important Facts You Need to Know About Property Taxes
Owning commercial real estate comes with many responsibilities, but there’s one task many owners overlook until there’s due date: Property taxes. According to professionals, taxes are one of the most misunderstood aspects of real estate ownership, especially in the...
The Eviction Process: Start to Finish
The eviction process is one of the greatest downsides to owning a rental property. Not only is it a stressful experience, but it can also be painful and incredibly cumbersome. Because of this, it’s crucial to know how to navigate the eviction process both legally and...
When Should You Hire a Property Management Company?
One of the most significant decisions you’ll make as a landlord is whether you should hire a property management company. Many landlords manage properties on their own or with the help of an employee, such as a resident manager. But sometimes landlords need more help,...
The Impact Renovations Can Have on Rental Properties
Before After Buying distressed rental properties is one strategy for making money as a property investor. Properties that are especially old or in foreclosure can often be purchased at steep discounts. Even fixing up your own rental properties can bring a high return...
Best Practices for Screening Tenants for Your Rental
Proper screening is the number one activity that any landlord can practice to maximize their potential profits from owning a rental property. A good quality tenant will do so much good for your property and is more likely to rent long-term. In the same way, a poor...
Services You Need From a Property Management Company
The right commercial property management company will help you get the most out of your investment, minimizing vacancy rates, and maximizing the value of your building. A full-service firm with a comprehensive roster of services makes commercial real estate a truly...
How to Calculate Rental Return Rates for Your Property
In the latest installment in our webinar series, we discussed how we at Keyrenter Tulsa calculate rental return rates for properties. During the webinar, we performed a walk-through of the process which has been saved to our YouTube channel. For more information on...
Benefits of Using a Property Management Company
At Keyrenter Tulsa, we are passionate about providing property management services for property owners in our area. In our latest webinar, we discussed the many benefits of property management. Additionally, we shared information on who can benefit most from our...
Rental Property Upgrades: What You Should Know About the Trends of 2020
Whether you are thinking about renovating your own home, renovating a rental property, or renovating to sell, it’s important to consider design and house trends to increase the tenant population and attend to the trend. Most people want to see properties with up to...
Best Fair Housing Practices for Landlords in Tulsa, Oklahoma
It is vital for landlords to follow Fair Housing practices to minimize the likelihood of lawsuits and protect their business from both legal issues and reputation devastation. In Tulsa, Oklahoma, there are many resources available for local landlords to ensure that...
Is it Better to Rent or Buy a Home in Tulsa, Oklahoma with Today’s Market?
Real estate is generally a rather expensive investment, which is why it is vital to obtain all of the information necessary prior to spending such large sums of money. It is necessary to have a place to live, so it may be useful to decide on whether you wish to rent...
What Investors Want to Know
Rental Market Future with Up and Coming Gen Z Renters
As millennial renters increasingly become homeowners, it is important to turn your attention to optimizing your rental properties for the new generation of renters: Gen Z. Though the housing market will soon be flooded with millennials, the rental market will shift to...
Don’t Keep Tenant’s Abandoned Property: Here’s Why
Landlords often get left with a lot of abandoned property when a tenant moves out. Dealing with this abandoned property is frustrating on several levels. There can be some legal issues if you simply toss it, but you also have to worry about paying to store this extra...
Should I add my Property Manager to my insurance policy?
The answer is an emphatic YES. Here’s a Brief Explanation: You need to add your property manager as additional insured in case you and/or your property manager are sued by a neighbor, tenant, visitor, etc. for something related to the property. A property owner is...
A Property Owner’s Introduction to Keyrenter Tulsa
Most Asked Questions and What You Can Expect Hi, I’m Mat Zalk, the owner of Keyrenter Tulsa property management. I speak to owners almost every day, and during those conversations, I generally answer a number of similar questions. This is my best attempt to answer...
Keyrenter Tulsa Resident Expectations
Steps to Follow When Dealing with Rental Property Fires
During the hot Tulsa summer, the last thing you will want to deal with as a rental property owner is a fire in your rental property. Regardless, Murphy’s Law dictates that whatever can go wrong, will go wrong, so it’s best to be prepared, just in case. Odds are, you...
7 Reasons to Inspect a Rental Property while Occupied
Today we are talking about seven reasons to inspect a rental while occupied. So often a rental property goes uninspected by the landlord because of a lack of time, attention, priority, you name it. We hear of different situations all the time. But they are so...
How to Finance a Rental Home for the Greatest Return
Hey guys, welcome back. Mat here again with Key Renter Tulsa, available always at 918-351-7000 or keyrentertulscom. Today we’re going to be talking about how to finance a rental home for the greatest return. Of course, there are a number of things to consider...
7 Benefits of Buy and Hold Rental Properties
Hey, guys. Mat here from Keyrenter Tulsa, available for you always at (918) 351-7000. Today, we’re going to be talking about the seven benefits of buying and holding real estate as an investment. Without further ado, I’ll give you number one: cash flow....
What Type of Rental Property is the Best Rental?
Hey guys, Mat here from Keyrenter Tulsa, available to you always at tulsadev033.wpengine.com or (918) 351-7000. Today we’re going to be answering a question that comes to us a lot, “What type of rental property is the best rental property?” I wish...
What Does a Property Manager Do for an Investor?
Hey, guys. Welcome back. Mat here, from Keyrenter Tulsa. You can find us anytime of course at (918) 351-7000, or at Keyrentertulsa.com. Today, we’re going to be talking about what property managers do for an investor. Some of you might be asking, “Why do I...