Can you believe the holidays are already here?
Before the out-of-office replies and packed calendars take over, we pulled together a few tips to help you keep things running smoothly in your rentals…
✈️ Confirm travel plans with tenants
Tenants leaving town for the holidays? It’s worth checking in.
If a unit will be empty for a week or two, you can use the time to handle minor repairs or inspections. Plus, it helps prevent issues like package theft or unnoticed maintenance problems while no one’s home.
A simple message now can save you a surprise call later.
🧰 Prep for slower vendor response times
The holidays are busy for everyone, including your maintenance vendors.
Response times might be slower than usual, and some services may be unavailable at the end of the month. Try to schedule any needed repairs, cleanings, or inspections earlier in December if you can.
It’s also a good time to confirm vendor availability for emergencies.
💬 Use automated messages for common tenant questions
This time of year brings a wave of tenant messages. about guests, parking, rent dates, packages, you name it. Instead of answering the same questions over and over, set up some quick replies or use MagicDoor’s messaging tools to save time.
Even a little automation here makes a big difference when you're managing multiple properties.
📅 Don’t forget January lease renewals
January is one of the biggest lease renewal months.
Start reviewing upcoming expirations now, so you’re not scrambling to send notices or track responses during the busiest part of the holidays. With MagicDoor, you can check your renewals list and set up reminders with just a few clicks.
Getting ahead of this one can really smooth out your start to 2026.
If you’re already using MagicDoor, most of this is built into your dashboard. And if you haven’t explored some of these features yet, now’s the perfect time to get familiar.
We hope this season brings you more peace of mind, and less last-minute stress.
Stay cozy (and organized),
Kasper from MagicDoor,