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Oversights a Property Management Company Can Help Landlords Prevent

Oversights a Property Management Company Can Help Landlords Prevent

By Lisa Doud MPM® RMP® Friday, June 23, 2023
Call them what you want. Mistakes. Pitfalls. Oversights. When you make an error managing your property, it’s often not a big deal. Mistakes can be fixed. But, a serious oversight can have some lingering and expensive consequences. Violating a fair housing law, for exam...
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Summer Property Maintenance Checklist for Your Rentals

Summer Property Maintenance Checklist for Your Rentals

By Lisa Doud MPM® RMP® Friday, June 9, 2023
Summer is coming, and that’s good news for people who don’t love the snow and the cold. With summer, we get longer days and warmer temperatures. We get to spend more time outdoors. As we approach the early days of a new season, it’s time to think about how ...
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Maximizing Energy Efficiency in Rental Properties: A Guide for Property Managers to Improve Savings and Sustainability

Maximizing Energy Efficiency in Rental Properties: A Guide for Property Managers to Improve Savings ...

By Lisa Doud MPM® RMP® Friday, May 26, 2023
Rental properties need to be more efficient if they’re going to be more attractive to modern tenants. This is a simple fact. Whatever your opinions happen to be on climate and environmental sustainability, your rental property uses a lot of energy, and tenants are...
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Key Factors to Consider When Setting Rent Prices for Your Properties

Key Factors to Consider When Setting Rent Prices for Your Properties

By Lisa Doud MPM® RMP® Friday, May 12, 2023
As a rental property owner in Hampton Roads, it is essential to set the right rent for your unit. Your rent determines if your rental business will be profitable in the long run, as your renters will pay attention to how much your house is worth. You need to ensure that your rent...
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The Future of Property Management for Investors: Trends and Predictions

The Future of Property Management for Investors: Trends and Predictions

By Lisa Doud MPM® RMP® Friday, April 21, 2023
There’s no denying it; we are all living in uncertain and challenging times. In the midst of rising inflation and a looming economic downturn, diversifying and future-proofing our investments is a must. Purchasing a property and turning it into a rental can be a highly...
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How To Succeed in a Competitive Real Estate Market

How To Succeed in a Competitive Real Estate Market

By Lisa Doud MPM® RMP® Friday, April 7, 2023
Are you a property owner or investor looking to make it big in the real estate market? If you are, you need to hear this.Virginia has one of the most competitive real estate markets in the United States. What does this mean for you? As a property owner or investor, you&rsquo...
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Tips For Saving Money During Tenant Turnover

Tips For Saving Money During Tenant Turnover

By Lisa Doud MPM® RMP® Friday, March 24, 2023
The rental business is not always lucrative and is subject to substantial risks. One of the most common difficulties landlords face in their residential investment properties is tenant turnovers. Tenant turnovers are a common occurrence and can be hectic as the landlord is requir...
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3 Questions to Ask Every Potential New Tenant

3 Questions to Ask Every Potential New Tenant

By Lisa Doud MPM® RMP® Friday, March 10, 2023
As a property owner, one of the essential things you have to do is get different people to apply for tenancy in your rental. Many landlords take the necessary steps to market and advertise their property on platforms to showcase the best features of the house in front of interest...
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A Landlord's Guide to Handling Difficult Tenants with Ease

A Landlord's Guide to Handling Difficult Tenants with Ease

By Lisa Doud MPM® RMP® Friday, February 24, 2023
Handling difficult tenants can be a monumental task, especially if you are a landlord managing multiple rentals. It can be challenging to handle a million different tenant requests simultaneously without delay. Even if a couple of difficult renters occupy your rentals, they can m...
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3 Ways to Limit Liabilities on Your Norfolk Rental Properties

3 Ways to Limit Liabilities on Your Norfolk Rental Properties

By Lisa Doud MPM® RMP® Friday, February 10, 2023
Owning a rental property and managing it is a lucrative option, but it comes with its own set of challenges. It requires you, as the landlord, to have adequate knowledge about running the rental business smoothly and taking the necessary steps to minimize risks. One of the bigges...
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