INA Inside shares the work and thinking of INA&Associates. Through corporate initiatives, our journey, people, culture and leadership, it communicates what we value as a human-capital investment company and how we run the business. It offers transparent, first-hand information for readers who want to understand our values and the reasoning behind our decisions, and for anyone considering working or transacting with us.
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An explanation of the significance of the Rental Property Manager becoming a national qualification in 2021 and its impact on career development. Introducing the information real estate professionals should know, including the expansion of work scope, application to real estate investment, and stronger appeal in job changes.
This article explains the conditions, costs, and procedures for resolving rent delinquency through litigation. It also introduces the benefits of working with legal counsel in day-to-day property management practice.
A thorough entrepreneur-focused guide to the features, reputation, and how to use Startup Handbook. Learn how effective this free business magazine is and how to make use of the information it offers in management.
Is snow removal in a rental car park the landlord's job or the tenant's? Where liability falls after a slip, how to word the lease, and the steps for managers.
An overview of why apartment drain pipe cleaning matters, how often it should be done, and the main methods involved from a property management professional's perspective. Covers the differences between high-pressure cleaning and wire cleaning, legal considerations, and cost-effectiveness. Turn to INA for practical rental management insight.
An explanation of the features, advantages, and disadvantages of light-gauge steel apartment buildings. Introduces building knowledge that real estate management staff can explain to residents and key points for choosing a property.
This article explains the differences among the three types of rental management companies: leasing-focused, management-focused, and full-service firms, along with their responsibilities such as building maintenance and property management, typical fee ranges, and how to choose the right partner.
Noise generally falls into two categories: airborne sound and structure-borne sound. This article explains, from a practical management perspective, the soundproofing measures management companies should communicate to residents, including mats, panels, and curtains, as well as how to convey day-to-day living rules that help prevent noise disputes before they arise.
Explains how to clean and replace drain hoses, along with measures to prevent deterioration, which are the main causes of air conditioner water leaks. Strengthen your response capabilities as part of your equipment knowledge for rental property management.
Learn the fundamentals and formulas of Customer Lifetime Value (LTV) and how it applies to the real estate industry. Discover the importance of building long-term customer relationships from a talent-driven management perspective, plus actionable strategies to boost LTV. INA&Associates
A practical guide to avoiding move-out settlement disputes. A rental management professional explains how to read move-out settlement statements, the standards in restoration guidelines, typical cost ranges, and checkpoints for the move-out inspection.
An overview of the benefits, key considerations, and cost risks of kominka renovation. We introduce restoration know-how that real estate management professionals should understand. Please contact INA&Associates for consultation.
An introduction to five useful tools that can improve productivity while working from home. We explain key points for creating a comfortable work environment, including an air purifier, laptop stand, and stretch pole.
A practitioner-level guide to cost liability and the response process when you find a defect in a Japanese rental. Roof and equipment defects fall on the landlord in principle; we explain the key points of Civil Code Articles 606, 607-2, and 611, plus the path from formal demand to rent reduction and consultation desks when the landlord will not act, all mapped to how the rules differ from US landlord-tenant practice.