Spring and summer prep often focuses on getting a property rent-ready. Late summer is different. Your systems have been running hard, and the weather is about to get more unpredictable.

An inefficient property generates more maintenance calls. It wears out HVAC equipment faster. It leads to shorter tenancies and more turnover. And it's harder to market when a prospective tenant walks through on a hot afternoon, and the home never feels cool. Comfort is part of your product.

The most profitable turnover is the one that never happens. Retaining good tenants is far more cost-effective than finding new ones.