Rent Collection: What to Do If Your Tenants Don't Pay

By Cassie Parker Monday, December 19, 2022

5,172,000 households in the USA are behind on rent, reports the National Equity Atlas. A tough couple of years has left many people in arrears. But as a landlord, your rent collection is vital to your livelihood.Tough as it may be, you need a plan of action for when a tenant...

A Quick Landlord's Guide to Evictions

By Cassie Parker Monday, December 12, 2022

Evictions hit 87.8% of pre-pandemic levels in Q3 of 2022. Since the Rent Relief Program ended, landlords and tenants have been in a tough spot.Evictions are your last resort. That said, your property is an investment and a source of income. Evictions may be your only op...

The Importance of Tenant Screening

By Cassie Parker Monday, December 5, 2022

Can you believe that over 44 million homes in America are rental units?With such a high percentage of renters in our country, owning a rental property can be one of the most lucrative decisions you ever make. While you're guaranteed to earn a nice income, the key to maximizin...

Do My Property Management Fees Cover Rental Maintenance?

By Cassie Parker Wednesday, November 23, 2022

Do you want to make money while doing zero daily work?Well, my friend, that is called a passive income, and it's how many financially-savvy Americans are protecting themselves against a recession.One of the most common ways to create a passive income is to own a rental proper...

Things to Consider When Choosing a Leasing Agent

By Cassie Parker Wednesday, November 16, 2022

Having to evict a tenant can cost you anywhere from $3,500 to $10,000. Add in the additional work and time taken to handle an eviction and you'll want to do whatever you can to avoid it.One of the ways you can help to make sure you don't have to go through this process is...

What Do Landlords Need to Know about Security Deposits?

By Cassie Parker Wednesday, November 9, 2022

Renters occupy 36% of the nation's 122.8 million households. A huge part of the US housing market is dedicated to those who rent vs. buy housing. While many renters are responsible, pay their rent, and care for the property. Some do not, so gathering security deposits is...

How to Calculate Rental Increases

By Cassie Parker Wednesday, November 2, 2022

Did you know that, out of the almost 123 million households in America, nearly 40% of them belong to renters instead of owners?Owning one or more rental properties is a great way to get a steady income on its own or as a supplement to your main job. One of the biggest questi...

Why Should You Outsource Your Property Management?

By Cassie Parker Wednesday, October 26, 2022

Have you recently purchased rental property?If so, then you already understand that this type of real estate is one of the best investments you can make. After all, owning rental property allows you to generate passive income for decades. This is ideal for building wealth for ret...

Why Choose Full Service Property Management?

By Cassie Parker Wednesday, October 19, 2022

If you've spent any amount of time in the Hampton Roads area, you know the area has a lot to offer. It's more than beaches and natural beauty (although that definitely doesn't hurt!), it's the food, history, and the endless number of things to do. Whatever yo...

How to Get Tenants to Renew Leases

By Cassie Parker Wednesday, October 12, 2022

Did you know that there are more than 15 million rental properties around the country?Countless Americans rent properties for residential and business use and this is excellent news for landlords and property managers. As a landlord, you have a great opportunity to...