Property Management Blog

There are many advantages provided to investors who own rental properties in a college town. As long as there is a college or university accepting students, there will always be people looking for rental homes. And, as these students move on and graduate, there will always be new sets of renters available. But what makes a property attractive to co...

One of the best ways to guarantee that you'll get a good return on your investment home is finding quality tenants. Though this may sound simple, the discerning landlord will understand that there are a number of factors that go into ensuring that you've found the right people to occupy your home. You want someone who will, of course, pay t...

Just as with any industry, the rental housing market experiences lots of changes — some occur rather quickly, others over longer periods of time. With that, investment property owners must be willing to make appropriate property upgrades, changes to rental rates, and sometimes be flexible on lease term lengths. In order to receive an optimal ...

When embarking upon purchasing your first investment property and preparing it for the rental market, you'll likely come across some words and phrases you aren't very familiar with. Like many other industries, the property management world can sometimes sound like it has its own language. While many of the commonly used words may be things ...

Getting your investment property ready for the rental market is one of the most important steps you can take in ensuring you get a good return on your investment. If a property hits the market unprepared, it can quickly earn a bad reputation — especially in areas with relatively smaller populations. Homes that are leased while still in need o...

The latest apartments at Riverlights are ready to attract potential tenants, according to a recent announcement.The MV Flats at Riverlights off River Road has officially begun taking applications for leasing its one- and two-bedroom apartments, the news release stated. "MV" stands for Marina Village, where the apartments are located.&ldqu...

If you own an investment property or are considering purchasing one, chances are you’ve weighed out the pros and cons of hiring a professional property management company versus handling management duties yourself. While in some instances an investor may be well-equipped to take care of his or her rental homes alone, oftentimes property owner...

Now that the fall season has arrived in the Cape Fear region, it is a good time to consider what maintenance projects may need attention around your home. Fall is a great time to evaluate the condition of several systems in and around your house, take care of some lawn care you may have been putting off and give everything a good once-over before t...

Effective marketing is essential to getting proper exposure for your investment property — how else will people know there is a house to rent if it isn't being advertised? In today's technology-driven world, the employment of proper marketing strategies will often determine how quickly a property is leased and thus have trickle-down e...

Owning rental property can oftentimes prove to be one of the soundest investments you make. Real estate has for years been considered a more reliable investment than other types of investments like stocks because the value of your property is going to steadily increase over time — even in times of recession, the housing market has always prov...