Property Management Blog

5 Reasons You Can't Find New Renters

You purchased a rental property. You fixed it up. And you’ve advertised your rental. So why haven’t you found new renters? One of the worst things for rental property owners is to have a property that sits unrented. You may even be discouraged wondering why no one wants to rent your property. In this article, we look...

4 Ways to Retain Fairfax Renters Long-term

It is always easier to keep your current customers than it is to gain new ones. The same holds true for property owners. It is easier to retain tenants than gain new ones.Plus, you make more money by keeping your properties fully rented with a good retention plan. All you have to do is up your service game a little to keep your current te...

Are You Getting the Most From Your Northern Virginia Rental?

When it comes to getting the most from your Northern Virginia rental property, you want to create a strategy. Ultimately with the right strategy in place, you can increase the value of your property and continue to bring in a strong revenue stream each month.In this article, we look at tips for helping you get the most from your Nort...

Simple Ways To Prevent Late Rent Payments On Your Fairfax Rental

One of the biggest issues facing property managers, property owners, and tenants today is late rent payments.While sometimes your tenants get busy and simply forget, other times the late payment is deliberate. Whichever problem you face, the most important thing you can do as a landlord is prevent the late payment in the first place.By av...

Does Your Fairfax Rental Property Need Curb Appeal?

The Fairfax rental market is competitive and you want to stand out from the competition. Using curb appeal as another marketing tool can help you fill your vacant properties quickly.In this article, we answer the question, “Does your Fairfax rental property need curb appeal?” The answer is, “Yes,” and we’ll t...

Creative Northern Virginia Property Marketing Tips

As a landlord who manages your own properties, you often don’t have a lot of time in your day to learn about the latest trends in property marketing. Because of this, marketing may fall to the bottom of your to-do list, but with a few tips, you can harness your marketing prowess with ease. In this article, we look at creative N...

Should You Consider Allowing Pets in Your Fairfax Rental Property

People in Fairfax love their pets. Most pet owners won’t even consider a rental property if they can’t bring their pet. According to one source, nearly 75% of renters are pet owners, so you can see how it might affect your occupancy.There are several things to consider when allowing pets in your rental including your profit ma...

Handling Neighbor Complaints Against Tenants

As a property owner and landlord in Northern Virginia, you probably deal with your fair share of noise complaints. In fact, noise is one of the most common complaints landlords hear. What’s more, since most landlords don’t live on their properties, it can be hard to control the noise and the complaints. In this artic...

The 5 Home Features Fairfax Renters Are Looking For

Property owners compete for the best tenants. These are the renters who are always on time with rent, take care of the property, and stick around for a longer period of time. So, how do you as a property owner entice the most responsible and respectful tenants to your property? You do this by making sure your rental is competitive wi...

5 Warning Signs You Might Have Risky Renters in Northern Virginia

Whether you’re just starting out as a property manager, or you’ve been renting properties for several years, it can be hard to know what to look for when screening tenants. You spent hard earned money on your property, and you fixed it up for renters. But how do you know if they are reliable and trustworthy? Here are...