Property Management Blog

Looking to celebrate the 4th of July this summer? I have found 3 fabulous events in the Des Moines area you should attend. We have had a difficult past year with Covid, and there is no better way to move forward than by enjoying some events/firework shows. Please stay safe and remember the reasonings as to why we celebrate Independence Da...

Your AC breaking on a hot summer day... there couldn't be anything worse. It is important to continue to keep cool in your home until the repair man can fix your issue. Here at Top Shelf Property Management, we will do our best to get a maintenance person to fix the AC issue as soon as possible, but there are times when maintenance is...

Buying a rental home is a very important decision. You don't want to put up for rent just "any" home, so make sure its a great investment first. Always do your research so it doesn't come back to hurt you. I will go into detail on the 5 things an investor needs to think about before buying a new rental property investmen...

New to the Des Moines area or looking for great places to eat in the city? Des Moines is an area, which you will never run out of delicious foods.1.) Spaghetti WorksSpaghetti works is a classic in the Des Moines metro and will leave your stomach feeling completely full! With their endless salad bar and all-you-care-to-eat-pasta, it is a h...

If you are asking yourself the question, "should I rent a home?", then you are reading the right article! Renting vs. buying is a very serious topic any person will face in their lifetime. There are many benefits to both, but you have to keep in mind what is the best one for you. I will discuss the top 5 benefits of renting, as ...

Investing in a single family home is one of the best investments in real estate. As an owner or landlord, you can overall increase your income from this real estate investment. The appeal of a home attracts more tenants, you can obtain more money from rent, spend overall less money on fixes for the property, and when you want to liquidate...

Avoiding rental scammer's is a topic that more people need to be educated on, because you very well could be a victim and lose a good amount of money. Reading this article will save you the hardships of not only losing money, but prevent you from falling in love with a property, only to realize you have been scammed. How do you avoid ...

Don't be stuck inside this Summer 2021! There are plenty things to do in the Des Moines area and I will discuss the top 5 things you simply do not want to miss. Just because we are a property management company, does not mean we only enjoy summer cleaning;)1. Des Moines Farmer MarketStarting May 1st, every Saturday from 7am to Noon, t...

If I told you, that as a Property Management company, I can get 30-50+ messages a day regarding our rentals, would you believe me? Did you know that 69% of people use the Facebook platform now a days. Social media platforms are changing the advertising industry entirely and I am a huge enthusiast on educating others on the importance of k...

You, the Tenant, are moving out of your rental and have packed up your car. Now what? The key to obtaining your full security deposit is to fix/clean your home to look exactly as it did when you moved in. Landlords do understand that accidents do happen and some things just do not get done in time, which is the reasoning as to collecting ...