Property Management Blog

Real estate investing has the potential for high returns, but like any lucrative investment, it also comes with risk. Imagine if you'd been heavily invested in vacation rental property during the COVID-19 lockdowns. A once-profitable arrangement could've become a money sink overnight.Smart investors realize that risk exposure is p...

There are upwards of 50 million individual rental units in the United States. Rentals can be a great source of passive income. That term might be deceptive though, as they require a lot of hard work and expertise.For this reason, property owners often outsource services, like leasing, to third parties. There are many advantages to this.Th...

As a landlord, performing a criminal background check is a key part of the tenant screening process. According to Rental Research Services, landlords found that over 25 percent of their applicants had some criminal record.If you use a tenant criminal background check as part of your process, there are some important things you need to kno...

So you've decided to save some money and handle your rental property yourself. You don't choose to hire a property management team, and you are now a for-rent-by-owner landlord.However, you might not realize how much work this entails. More importantly, you might not know about the rules and regulations regarding landlords in Char...

Are you thinking about evicting a bad tenant? Don't get caught off guard by the cost of eviction. Eviction court costs and other fees can sometimes deter landlords from evicting bad tenants.However, a property management company can offer some cushioning. With an eviction protection plan in Charlotte, NC, your cash flow is protected. ...

You expect everything to remain in perfect condition whenever you buy anything expensive.If not, you'd probably take it back to the shop. And you'd probably notice even the slightest flaw in a new car, piece of jewelry, or gadget, fixing it before it worsens.Yet, many rental landlords in Charlotte, NC, take unnecessary risks with ...

As a Charlotte, NC, landlord, you are bringing in the big bucks!However, when tax season rolls around, you realize you owe back some of the hard-earned money you made. While paying taxes is unavoidable, there are ways to reduce your tax liability.By understanding tax statements and 1099s, you can accurately report your income and expenses...

You're an ambitious property owner. You've even invested in a beautiful property and are ready to dive into the world of property marketing.But there's a challenge: in a market as packed as a sardine can, you must not just fit in but stand out. Your marketing strategies should make a bigger splash than a typical fish in the se...

Did you recently become a DIY landlord after inheriting property? About 70% of rental properties are owned by individual investors. If you now own one of those properties, get ready for rent collection, maintenance requests, and more.Many accidental landlords experience burnout after inheriting property. To thrive in the world of rental p...

Write down a list of everything you do to maintain your home. Put down even the smallest items such as wiping down a dirty doorknob.Landlords have a similar list, but it gets multiplied depending on how much they take on. You double the tasks for one tenant or property when you take on another, triple it if you take on another, and so on....