Property Management Blog

  Millennials make up a big percentage of the rental population, and at Richey Property Management, we see a lot of Millennials renting our homes. I recently read an article about what types of things this age group looks for in a rental property. There are a lot of things they prefer, but these three are the most important things t...

If you have been a landlord for a while, you have probably seen all the different ways people live. Some tenants are neat, some are messy, and some are kind of dirty. You’ve probably seen it all. Tenant Cleaning Responsibilities We’ve seen it all, too. As a Reston property management company, we deal with over 300 pro...

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 Expectations In a relationship like this, a tenant is paying...

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...