Screening During Stressful Times | Chesapeake Property Management Tips

By Cassie Parker Wednesday, July 15, 2020

If you've lost a tenant suddenly, potentially due to pandemic-related job loss or resulting economic struggles, we know how quickly you may want to find a new renter. As your guide to Chesapeake property management, we share your concern about the vacancy, and we all want to make...

Being a Good Landlord | Chesapeake Property Management Tips

By Cassie Parker Wednesday, July 8, 2020

It's easy to focus only on handling the essentials when things are rough in the world. Making sure you meet your obligations can feel like an anchor—and the most you can do—when other things are chaotic. However, one key element of working as a landlord that is worth paying a...

Should I Become a Landlord NOW?' | Chesapeake Property Management Tips

By Cassie Parker Wednesday, July 1, 2020

Crises can make anyone evaluate their options. Occasionally, this reflection also means a change is in order to secure our financial future. This change may signal that it's time to consider diversifying your wealth through the stability of property ownership. Those of us who ser...

Good Relationships in a Crisis | Chesapeake Property Management Tips

By Cassie Parker Wednesday, June 24, 2020

We've discussed the importance of crisis plans before from our perspective as Chesapeake property management. However, one element we didn't explore was that building a healthy relationship with your tenants is a crucial component of your crisis management response. Without a dou...

Investors: Create Crisis Plans Now | Chesapeake Property Management Tips

By Cassie Parker Wednesday, June 17, 2020

With the pandemic hitting many households on a personal and financial level, more and more people are finding themselves jobless and unable to pay rent. As a Chesapeake property management professional, the lack of preparedness that we saw in the wake of COVID-19 has inspired us ...

Making Rent Payments Easier | Chesapeake Property Management Tips

By Cassie Parker Wednesday, June 10, 2020

As tenants and landlords alike grapple with the new normal created by the COVID-19 pandemic, trying to keep heads above water is the name of the game. For tenants, that means paying as much as they can when they can. For landlords, it means making rent payment easier—so that yo...

What to Do If Renters Don’t Pay Rent | Chesapeake Property Management Tips

By Cassie Parker Wednesday, June 3, 2020

As we continue to work toward resuming normal life—or something close to it—a lot is still up in the air. If you're a landlord with questions, then you're certainly not alone: our team at Renters Warehouse Hampton Roads is here to help you navigate the uncertain waters that l...

Maintenance and Social Distancing | Norfolk Property Management Tips

By Cassie Parker Wednesday, May 27, 2020

Being a landlord has never been easy—but in the age of social distancing, it has certainly become more complicated. Even something as simple as routine maintenance can be challenging. Maintenance suddenly requires a lot more planning than it used to—and raises a lot of differ...

Tips From Real Property Management | Virginia Beach Renters Not Paying Rent?

By Cassie Parker Wednesday, May 20, 2020

The Coronavirus pandemic has challenged us all in different ways—but we're all in this boat together. More than ever before, landlords and tenants find themselves trying to paddle in the same direction. As Coastal Virginia eases into the process of reopening, both are working t...

Building Renter Payment Plans in a Crisis | Hampton Property Management Tips

By Cassie Parker Wednesday, May 13, 2020

We're all struggling right now: as millions of renters across the country have seen their income eliminated or drastically reduced, landlords are right there with them, wondering how to move forward and stay afloat. How do you continue being a good landlord during the pandemic? ...