Some rentals are beautiful homes that are languishing on the market or even vacation properties not used during the off-season. Their owners prefer to have these homes lived in than sit vacant. So now can be your chance to live in a great setting without homeowner's headaches like fixing the roof or the furnace. Whether it's an apartment in a large complex, a privately owned rental home, or a professionally managed property, interview a prospective property manager or landlord carefully before signing any paperwork. Ask them to describe what their services to you will include.
Some landlords can be very attentive to the needs of renters, especially dependable, long-term ones.
Some agencies can even help you secure a temporary place to stay when you first arrive. But remember that an agent's primary customer is the property owner, not you. This firm specializes in vacation homes on Eagle Bend golf course and other areas of the Valley, including Flathead Lake, Swan Lake and Swan River. Flathead Property Management 282 Fourth Ave. This licensed property management firm has been in business since 1981 and offers a variety of services to landlords.