In the 2020s, more tenants than ever before are looking for rental properties that have smart updates because the average person manages their life from their smartphone, and they want to be able to control their home from their phone as well.

If you’re thinking about making some smart updates to your rental property in 2022, this article will offer you tips on which updates you should make.

Smart Thermostat

One of the best smart upgrades that you can make to your rental property is adding a smart thermostat.

These thermostats are ideal because they offer landlords a quick return on their investment while making it possible for tenants to have greater control over their energy costs because a smart thermostat will ensure that the temperature of the home is always set correctly.

Some of the most common smart thermostats to consider include:

·        Nest Learning Thermostat

·        Ecobee Smart Thermostat

·        Wyze Thermostat

·        Amazon Smart Thermostat

Besides the obvious benefit of energy savings, a smart thermostat also is ideal because a tenant can use their smartphone to set the temperature while they are away.

Smart Lighting

Another ideal upgrade to make to a rental property is adding smart lighting.

Like smart thermostats, it’s an affordable update to make to an investment property and when combined with smart light switches and electrical outlets, tenants can have peace of mind in knowing that they won’t overspend on their electrical costs. 

Smart Appliances

If you plan on updating the appliances in your rental property, you may also want to consider adding smart appliances as well.

Smart appliances like refrigerators, ovens, washers/dryers, and other kitchen appliances are all in demand in 2022 because they make lives easier while helping us to work more efficiently.

Unlike smart lighting and thermostats, smart appliances can be a costly upgrade to make so it may be best to focus on updating one major appliance in your rental property at a time before focusing on updating all of the appliances at once.

Contact GoldenWest Management

At GoldenWest Management, we specialize in property management for multifamily and single family rental properties in San Diego, Las Vegas and Phoenix.

To learn more about the property management services that we can offer you, contact us today by calling (866) 545-5303 or click here.