Whether you’re a homeowner planning a trip or a property manager who has tenants to look after, property maintenance doesn’t take a vacation. While many people take vacations during the summer, this popular season is the time when many maintenance issues—including exterior and interior—occur. Are you going to lea...
Property managers are required to play many roles, but during extreme weather events such as natural disasters, the role of a property manager may best be described as “leader”. For many people, property managers are the first line of defense against a natural disaster. Property managers are not only required to help their te...
It’s hard to capture everything that property managers do for their clients on a daily basis. In addition to managing your income property, they market it, protect it, keep it occupied, and handle daily tasks that are overwhelming to many property owners who want to enjoy extra income without the hassle. However, property man...
Insuring your rental property is a necessity. The appropriate policy will reduce the risk of owning an income property and ensure that you’re still making money even if something goes wrong with the rental unit. However, you can’t control the actions of your tenants. Requiring tenants to have renter’s insurance ca...
There are numerous factors that can contribute to a good investment property. You’ll want to be able to see the best return on your investment, have a dependable source of income, and maintain your rental property for a long-term investment. A good investment property is based on the type of property you own, the condition of the p...
Our clients are always looking to maximize their real estate investment and look to obtain the highest rent possible in Fairfax county. As such, a common question we get asked by our clients is, in the Northern Virginia market, when is the optimal time of year to rent my property? At what time in the year can I expect the highest potentia...
If you’re a property owner and considering renting out your home, you may be considering different types of lease options. Having a roommate-style living arrangement or a boarding house both offer pros and cons for landlords. In both living arrangements, it’s essential to abide by the applicable codes in your county bef...