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Managing a rental property on your own might seem like a great way to save money—until unexpected costs start adding up. Between maintenance, marketing, tenant screening, and legal compliance, DIY property management can quickly become more expensive than it’s worth. At Gallagher Property Management...

Moving can be a stressful and overwhelming process. From packing up your belongings to looking for the perfect property, there’s a lot on your plate. But the application process doesn’t have to add to that stress. At Gallagher Property Management in Rochester, NY, we strive to make the rental proces...

Regardless of whether you’re brand new to the world of rental properties, or a seasoned real estate investor who’s concerned with finding a property management company you can trust, one of the most important qualities to consider is the level of transparency they provide. Offering a diverse array o...

It doesn’t take long for most landlords and real estate investors to realize that rental properties are far more complicated than merely placing an ad and having your tenant sign a lease. It’s a non-stop roster of responsibilities; many of which are incredibly time-sensitive, complicated, and physic...

If you’re considering getting involved in real estate investment or rental properties, or if you’ve already purchased a property, one of the first things you’ll learn is that while highly rewarding, the role of landlord can be considerably more complicated than many new investors assume. There are c...

Whether you’re the owner of a single property and new to real estate investing, or a seasoned investor with a portfolio that’s evolved beyond your ability to self-manage, when it comes to the placement of new tenants, administration responsibilities and responding to urgent requests, you need a prop...

With so many people in the process of moving these days, finding prospective tenants for your rental house or apartment can be a bit stressful. It’s natural to want to rent your property as quickly as possible, though just as important to make sure you don’t end up renting to someone who doesn’t res...

Managing a rental unit can be a demanding full-time endeavor, and one that requires landlords and real estate investors to have immediate access to information that affects how they manage their rental homes and apartments.  Sadly, this often involves making countless phone calls and sending just as...

Whether you rely on residential rentals to supplement your income, or it’s your full-time source of revenue, one of the most difficult challenges a landlord can face is all of the work that goes into finding and approving a prospective tenant you can trust.  For countless real estate investors, it o...

Whether you’re considering a move to the Rochester area and looking for the perfect place to call home, or a long-time resident interested in something bigger or smaller to suit your needs, it helps to know what’s needed in order to apply for a rental property in the Western NY region.  Many prospec...