Property Management Blog

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What is considered normal wear and tear in a rental property?  This is a common question we get.  Knowing the difference between normal wear and tear vs damages will help you when you do a security deposit refund.  Reasonable wear and tear are things like wall scuffs, minor nail holes, normal carpet wear.  There link t...

Does your tenant pay rent late month after month? (Know your options so you can stop stressing)

Landlord Tenant Lease Agreement Essentials - 5 KEY LEASE CLAUSES You must Include!

Keeping long term tenants in place can help you save money on your rental properties. Having someone stay for a long time gives you peace of mind that rent will come in, and you don’t have to incur turnover costs every year or two years. And, you also know that the longer they stay, the better they take care of the property. They...

How do you handle security deposits for your Northern Virginia property? This question comes up a lot. Landlords often need help with how to disburse money, manage the requirements, and meet the timelines. Collecting a Security Deposit Your security deposit is just that: security. You have the money to fix whatever needs to be fixed i...

I get a lot of questions about 1031 exchanges. People ask what they are and how to make them work. I have sold real estate for 20 years, and I have always helped investors buy and sell rentals. I’ve done a lot of 1031 exchanges, and they can benefit you if the situation is right. What is a 1031 Exchange? The 1031 Exchange is als...

One of the things that’s really stressful when managing rental property is dealing with repairs. As a landlord, you surely hate the phone calls from your tenant that the toilet isn’t working or the roof is leaking. It’s easy to cringe and wonder how much money you’ll have to spend. There are a few things you can...

Finding good tenants is critical, and you need to think about the difference between getting a quick tenant and getting the right tenant. Screening Potential Tenants We do a very careful job of screening our potential tenants. We take this process seriously because it’s the most important part of leasing your home. The screening...

Perhaps you just bought a rental property, or maybe you own several. You may be trying to decide whether you want to manage the properties on your own, or hire a professional property manager. There are pros and cons to each option, and today we’re talking about what you need to think about when you’re trying to make this d...