Property Management Blog

If Affordable Housing Doesn't Exist, How Long Before Oxford Loses Its Soul?

By Cissell Management Company Wednesday, December 11, 2024

Photo courtesy of Jim Hendrix, oxphoto.orgAs a property management company that’s grown up right alongside Oxford, we see the heartbeat of this town every day. We talk with longtime residents who remember when the Square felt smaller, learn from newcomers who arrived b...

How Do I Keep My Rental Property's Pipes From Freezing?

By Cissell Management Company Friday, December 6, 2024

Whether you're a seasoned property owner or new to rental management in Oxford, frozen pipes are a serious concern that's often overlooked until it's too late. The video above offers a quick guide you can share with your residents - but let's dive deeper into prot...

Do I Need to Run Background and Credit Checks on College Students AND Their Parents?

By Cissell Management Company Wednesday, December 4, 2024

Managing rental property in Oxford's student market comes with unique challenges. When self-managing property owners ask us about screening Ole Miss students and their parent guarantors, there's often hesitation about requiring full background checks for both students and...

Is Cissell Management a good fit for managing your rental property?

By Cissell Management Company Friday, January 5, 2024

Property management is not a one-size-fits-all affair. Different property owners have varied goals, personalities, desires, and expectations. At Cissell Management Co., we recognize that we might not be the perfect fit for everyone – and that's okay. Our focus is on ali...

Will My Insurance Premiums Go Up if I Report Hail Damage? Expert Insights for Property Owners

By Cissell Management Company Friday, December 22, 2023

A common concern among property owners after a hailstorm is whether contacting their insurance agent about potential damage will affect their insurance premiums. To address these concerns, I spoke with Kyle Killens, owner of the local Goose Head Insurance agency, who provided exp...

Did the Recent Hail Storm in Oxford Damage My Roof? How to Check and What to Do Next

By Cissell Management Company Thursday, December 14, 2023

This past Saturday, Oxford was fortunate to escape major hail damage from a massive storm that passed through the area. However, a neighboring town, just 25 minutes away Batesville, MS, wasn't as lucky, experiencing several minutes of baseball-sized hail. If you're in a z...

How do I determine security deposit charges for paint?

By Cissell Management Company Thursday, March 23, 2023

Security deposit charges related to paint often spark disputes and misunderstandings between tenants and property owners. At Cissell Management Co., we prioritize fairness and transparency regarding security deposit charges. Our goal is to ensure that residents are not held accou...

What do I need to do to get my property ready for a renter to move in?

By Cissell Management Company Thursday, March 9, 2023

It is common for a property owner to call to let us know they've moved out and the property is ready for the new resident to move in, only for us to find a property that still needs a lot of work before it can be occupied.What is rent ready?This is the standard that we deem a...

The High Cost of Fair Housing Failures: How Ignorance Can Break the Bank

By Cissell Management Company Friday, March 3, 2023

Mistake #5 - Fair Housing FailuresDiscriminating can cost you tens of thousands of dollars. Unintentionally or unknowingly discriminating can too.Fair Housing Failures is the final mistake in our series of five mistakes that cost rental property owners money.What is the Fair Hous...

Don't Let These Financial Fumbles Cost You Thousands in Real Estate Investing

By Cissell Management Company Wednesday, February 22, 2023

Mistake #4 - Financial FumblesAre you a landlord looking to maximize your profit? Nobody invests in real estate to lose money, regardless of their end goal. Making Financial fumbles is mistake #4 in our series of five mistakes that cost rental property owners money.Are you lookin...

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