Property Management Blog

Blog Post What Counts as a Qualified Tenant? Screening Criteria for Clarksville TN Rentals
By Copper Key Realty & Management - Wednesday, September 23, 2026

What Counts as a Qualified Tenant? Screening Criteria for Clarksville TN Rentals

Tenant screening decides more than who gets the keys. According to a 2025 survey, nearly half of landlords say background checks are the single most important factor in evaluating a rental applicant, and 90% verify income before approving anyone. That level of scrutiny exist...
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Blog Post The Best Appliances for Rental Properties
By Copper Key Realty & Management - Monday, May 11, 2020

The Best Appliances for Rental Properties

While providing appliances in rental homes is not a legal requirement for landlords, it is pretty rare to find rental units that don’t provide them. Having these appliances up to date can do wonders for your rental property. They add value to your home, and can warrant rent...
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Blog Post The Best Windows for Rental Properties
By Copper Key Realty & Management - Friday, April 17, 2020

The Best Windows for Rental Properties

Windows seem to always have a blind eye turned towards them by property owners, and we understand why. They can get costly! Even so, windows are important features in a home - especially rental homes. It’s the landlord’s job to ensure their tenants have a safe environ...
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Blog Post The Best Flooring for Rental Properties
By Copper Key Realty & Management - Tuesday, March 31, 2020

The Best Flooring for Rental Properties

Flooring may just be an afterthought in many people’s minds, especially if they are new to the wonderful world of property management. However, it is definitely an important factor to consider when renting out your home, especially for the long term. Flooring products have...
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Blog Post HOME AND OFFICE CLEANING TIPS FOR A SAFE ENVIRONMENT
By Copper Key Realty & Management - Friday, March 27, 2020

HOME AND OFFICE CLEANING TIPS FOR A SAFE ENVIRONMENT

Each action we take, no matter how small, has an impact on those around us. Keeping homes and offices clean is now more important than ever to create a safe environment. From rental properties to the general public, these helpful cleaning tips make for a safer environment to live...
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Blog Post 4 Minor Fixes That Can Have a Major Impact on Your Home’s Resale Value
By Copper Key Realty & Management - Friday, January 31, 2020

4 Minor Fixes That Can Have a Major Impact on Your Home’s Resale Value

Even if you have a beautiful home in a great location, you should still consider carrying out a few fixes and upgrades before you put it on the market. Minor fixes might seem like a hassle at first, but they could appeal to potential buyers, possibly increasing the price of your ...
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Blog Post How To Know When You Need a Property Management Company
By Copper Key Realty & Management - Friday, January 17, 2020

How To Know When You Need a Property Management Company

It is important to realize that each potential investor’s circumstances are different and that many factors can influence whether an investor needs to hire a property management company or not. Consider these questions below to determine whether hiring the management servic...
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Blog Post 5 Trends That Are Affecting Real Estate Investing
By Taylor and Cheryle - Saturday, December 14, 2019

5 Trends That Are Affecting Real Estate Investing

Investing can be a tricky business, especially when a lot of money is involved. Buy low and sell high is always the best advice to go by, but knowing which market is going to boom next is the difficult part. Real estate, for example, really likes to fluctuate and sometimes dips h...
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Blog Post 10 Reasons to Hire a Professional Property Manager in Clarksville
By Copper Key Realty & Management - Tuesday, December 3, 2019

10 Reasons to Hire a Professional Property Manager in Clarksville

Setting the right rental rates: While looking through various websites to see what other landlords are charging for similar properties is a fine way to ballpark your rent price, a good property management company will conduct a thorough market study in order to set a rental price...
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