Lease Renewal: How to Get Your Tenants to Renew

By Cassie Parker Monday, May 22, 2023

It's no secret that rental rates have risen, and renters aren't always committed to their current units. Property management companies are charged with meeting rental demand in an ever-changing market.Preparing units, advertising vacancies, showing apartments, and complet...

How We Screen Your Rental Applicants

By Cassie Parker Monday, May 15, 2023

Are you a property owner concerned about how to select the right renter? You're not alone. Today, an estimated 44 million households are renters. With more people renting, it's crucial that you have a process in place to choose the best applicants.Rental applications help...

5 Essential Tips for the First-Time Landlord

By Cassie Parker Monday, May 8, 2023

The real estate market has seen significant changes in the past few years. Rising home prices have priced many people out of home ownership. With more people looking to rent properties, a homeowner can easily become a first-time landlord.When you first start out, being a landlord...

How a Property Management Company Can Help Maximize Rental Income

By Cassie Parker Thursday, April 27, 2023

Did you know that 65% of all households under 35 rent in the United States?This highlights the massive opportunities within the property market. When investing in property, the monthly rent you receive is an essential factor. This will let you know if you'll break even or mak...

Short-Term vs Long-Term Lease Agreements: Which Is Better?

By Cassie Parker Thursday, April 20, 2023

The average rent is around $1,326 in the United States.While this is the average for most households, it’s not the most that you can make as a property investor. This is because you can charge more per month for short-term leases. Platforms like Airbnb have made it easy for...

Should You Install Solar Panels in Your Rental Property?

By Cassie Parker Thursday, April 13, 2023

If someone asked you what the cheapest electricity is, what would you say? You might mention coal, hydroelectric, or nuclear. But you might be surprised to know that the answer is actually solar.Not only is solar very cheap, but it is abundant. All you have to do is slap some sol...

What You Need To Know About Property Taxes in Virginia

By Cassie Parker Thursday, April 6, 2023

Are you a Virginia homeowner curious about how property taxes affect you? If that's the case, this article is perfect for you.Property taxes are a necessary expense that help fund essential government services. But the process of calculating, paying, and potentially appealing...

What to Know About Section 8 Housing as a Landlord

By Cassie Parker Friday, March 24, 2023

The Section 8 housing program was started in 1937 to help low-income families in America access decent living conditions, and today, it supports 3 million families.Many of these families are single-parent households with one or more children. An understanding landlord who rents t...

The Benefits of Regular Property Maintenance Checks

By Cassie Parker Friday, March 17, 2023

Property maintenance, repairs, and rent collection are duties that 80% of property managers undertake. This is one of the reasons why having a property manager is so essential for real estate owners.If you're a property owner and you're not performing regular property mai...

5 Tips for New Real Estate Investors

By Cassie Parker Friday, March 10, 2023

It seems that the road to wealth isn't paved with gold but with real estate. 90% of millionaires were made that way because of their real estate investments.This will lead you to believe that you should also invest in real estate. And that's true. Keep reading for tips th...