So you have placed your new tenant and you can now relax...right?  Or is now the time to really start to worry?  Like many things in life the answer lies somewhere between the two extremes.   Here are six steps you can take to set the odds in your favor that you will have great tenants. […]

This post is designed to give our residents and future residents a quick review of the primary terms of their WILMOTH lease.  Hopefully you will find this easier than reading all the legal details in the lease document itself.  Of course, this post is not meant to be a comprehensive guide to the entire lease.  […]

The payment process is often the first question property owners ask when meeting with property management companies. WILMOTH Group is committed to providing timely, accurate payments to property owners based on how their preferences. Jennifer Wilmoth, co-owner of WILMOTH Group, provides specific details about how rental payments are transferred to property owners. TRANSCRIPT Jennifer Wilmoth: […]

Indianapolis property owners have a variety of options when it comes to property management services for one of their most important investments. With so many choices, narrowing down the best property management companies in Indianapolis can be a challenge.  Our team at WILMOTH Group is often asked what makes us unique in this business. In […]

Staying connected with property owners is a priority at WILMOTH Group. Our goal is to always respond in a timely manner to any question our property owners have. Jennifer Wilmoth, co-owner of WILMOTH Group, shares more about how we respond to questions. TRANSCRIPT Jennifer Wilmoth: As a Wilmoth partner, we try to make it a […]

FROM YOUR INDIANAPOLIS PROPERTY MANAGER ... It is not uncommon that a rental applicant does not meet the landlord's criteria for acceptance.  When that occurs should the landlord issue a denial or ask if the applicant has anyone willing to serve as a co-signer? Many landlords do not want to ask about a cosigner, or […]

FROM YOUR INDIANAPOLIS PROPERTY MANAGER ... Hopefully you have not experienced a tenant presenting you with the CDC Declaration halting an eviction.  While the order that first created this option occurred in September 2020 to run through the end of the year, it appears possible it will now be extended.  Effectively, this order provides tenants […]

FROM YOUR INDIANAPOLIS PROPERTY MANAGER ... What happens to a tenant’s personal property after an Indiana eviction is enforced?  Sometimes a tenant does not follow the court order to return possession to the landlord by a certain date.  When this occurs local law enforcement is brought in to force the tenant to leave.  A locksmith […]

From our Inbox- questions from rental owners who may be self managing or under management with WILMOTH or another company. Dear WILMOTH I require every applicant for my rental properties to provide income verification. I normally ask for their last two pay stubs, or a formal job offer stating monthly income for a new job. […]

From our Inbox- questions from rental owners who may be self managing or under management with WILMOTH or another company. Dear WILMOTH Why am I being required to add my property manager as an additional insured on my homeowners policy?  This is the policy that covers the property being managed.  Shouldn't the property manager carry […]