Thank you Flathead Valley for voting is #1! Published on 2/4/2020 (4 years 249 days ago) Blog Frontier West Properties is a fully-licensed and insured property management company serving the Flathead Valley.We are proud to support the commercial, residential, HOA, and property maintenance needs of our customers in Bigfork, Columbia Falls, Kalispell, Whitefish, Somers, and Lakeside.For more information, call (406) 371-9423 or

Unless you live in a tropical locale, there is no avoiding the fact that you will have to take the necessary steps to prepare your rental property for when the temperature drops below freezing. After all, bitter cold and falling snow often show no mercy and have the potential to inflict a lot of damage

Emotional Support Animals (ESAs) are creating a new challenge for property owners. Earlier this year, the number of ESAs surged across the United States.  While support animals can be a true benefit to those with mental disorders "giving companionship, stability, and structure to those who need it most," this concept is being abused by many

Not all property management companies are created equal, and there are a lot of companies to choose from. How do you know which one is the right fit? Each boasts different strengths and skill sets, but there are a few key considerations when selecting a partner to manage your investment.  As a local company, we

It's 2019! The good news? Technology has allowed us to improve efficiencies, making the consumer experience much easier for many industries. The bad news? The rental industry is still catching up. For renters, frustrations like waiting on hold to hear back from an owner, waiting in the office to meet with a property manager, mailing

Perhaps one of the most important things that property management companies do is manage the tenant acquisition and selection process. Each company has their own vetting process, and while no screening process is fool-proof, the time you take up front is well worth the effort to avoid a poor tenant selection. If you use a

Summer 2019 Vacation Rentals in the Flathead Valley are filling up fast! Check out these listings below and be sure and share with those who are looking to vacation to Northwest Montana. Both spots come with docks or boat slips to get on the lake! Call for availability today.  Shorz Edge on Flathead Lake Hanging Rock

Dust mites account for 70% of all respiratory allergies, much more common in fact, than food allergies - especially for children. Dust mite allergies have become a full-blown health problem that no one is talking about.  This can be an even bigger issue for those moving into rental dwellings. It wasn't until I started digging into this issue

Have you received on of these!? Or one like it from Flathead County or another municipality regarding permitting of your short term rental property that you may have listed on sites like VRBO and Airbnb?  You may have heard about recent legislation or ordinances regarding short term or vacation rentals but have not researched how

You're away from your rental for the weekend and get a call from your downstairs neighbor, "there is water coming from our ceiling and dripping into our living room. I think we can hear water running in your apartment." Life happens - it's that simple. As a renter, what are you responsible for? What is your

I have been told that online content should have water marked photos and I understood why this week.  One of my listings was digitally stolen and offered back via scam at a lower 'too good to be true" price.  When the false ad was clicked on, it was almost laughably a scam.  However, for some

We all want the nicest looking rentals that we can provide. However, not all money spent on renovation yields higher rents.  As we face Flathead Valley's construction boom, you can estimate your total cost for renovations if you carefully think through the appeal of new features, estimate the cost, and then add another 25%!As a

"Apartments, compared with other asset property types, have a strong performance history and will likely continue to outperform in the foreseeable future."- Elizabeth Miller, Appfolio We have all had a front row seat to the construction craze this season.  The Flathead Valley's construction statistics are second only to Bozeman with regard to growth in the state

I have owned Flathead Valley rental properties for years. I'll be the first to admit that never thought a property manager was totally necessary. And then I attended a week-long property management training and certification course and studied the Residential Landlord Tenant Act .  It became very clear that there are multiple benefits to hiring a property