Maintaining a positive relationship with your tenant is really important when it comes to dealing with your rental property. You might be someone who is really social, and maybe you like to be friends with your tenants. Sometimes, that can work against you.Landlord and Tenant ExpectationsIn a relationship like this, a tenant is paying a l...

First impression is everything, whether be it a first date, a job interview or in a landlord’s case, showing your rental property to a potential tenant. If your rental property is unattractive, the chances of renting it out is low. We all want to live in a nice place so don’t be puzzled why you still haven’t rented ou...

In all our years of business, we’ve met and signed many tenants, and despite them coming from all walks of life we still end up with them having the same assumptions, expectations and misinformation. And although we have perfectly logical explanations for all their expectations and questions, we still wish they know better. Here&r...

Landlording is not for the faint of heart and if you are planning to take this path, you must know, a lot of strings are attached to it. If you are seriously considering it or you are currently a landlord who once to be better at it, here are 9 do’s to becoming an awesome landlord. Do take your landlording seriously. Let&rsq...

If you’re one of the 200 million Americans who own smartphones, chances are you rely on your phone for almost everything - communication, social media, business and everyday productivity stuff. And with technology ever growing, new innovations are introduced almost everyday. Now, here’s one innovation that you should be in...

Let’s admit it: AirBnB changed the way we search and book accommodations. For leisure travelers and travelers on a budget, AirBnB has become an easier and more convenient way of finding a place to stay during vacations. And that’s not all. If it changed the way we book accommodations, it surely changed the way property ow...

According to AppFolio.com’s research, Millennial renters make up 40% of the housing market, 90% of them are renters. If you’re thinking of renting out your property, you should seriously consider if you’re prepared for this generation of potential clients. Who are the millennials? According to the Pew Research Center, ...

Whether it’s your rental property or your own home, damages and repairs are bound to come up. Ignoring these damages can have catastrophic results so it’s best to handle these problems head on. We’ve listed down the most common rental repairs requested by tenants and how to handle them. Fridge/Stove/Dishwasher Not W...

I want to share a quick story about something that happened to us recently with one of the northern Virginia rental properties we manage. We had someone come to us and ask about a property we were renting out. She asked if she could rent it from us and then use it as an Airbnb to rent it out to other people. She would advertise it and all...

Do you know the difference between a companion animal and a pet? We’re explaining some of the differences and what you need to do and how you can protect yourself as the owner of a northern Virginia rental property. Service Animals and Companion AnimalsA service animal is different from a companion or assistance animal. The service ...