Property Management Blog

Investing in real estate is one of the biggest decisions property owners will make. If you’re new to the investment game, you’re probably coming across a lot of words, phrases, and acronyms you’ve never seen before. Or, if you have seen them, you may not be 100% sure what they all mean. Familiarizing yourself with industry “...

Full home renovations can get quite expensive to say the least - even a complete renovation of just one area of a home may be outside of a homeowner’s budget. However, for investment properties, seemingly small upgrades can often make a big difference in the look and feel of a property and thus draw in high-quality tenants and higher rental r...

With this year's tax deadline quickly approaching, many of you may have already filed your taxes and perhaps even have a refund coming your way. Are you still trying to decide what to do with that refund? If you don't have it earmarked for bills that must be paid or other immediate expenses, investing in a rental property is one option to c...

Becoming a rental property investor is a great way to generate extra income as well as build your nest egg or investment portfolio. However, the purchase of a rental property shouldn't be taken lightly as there are several factors to consider before you sign on the dotted line. Here are some things you should think about when searching for a pr...

With most rental home searches being conducted online, those intending to scam prospective renters can easily create duplicate ads by copying real ones and stealing their photos. Though fraudulent ads can be found in many places, they’re commonly found on sites like Craigslist or Facebook Marketplace. When renters communicate with those who h...

If you're an investor with a growing portfolio of rental properties, self-managing those properties may become increasingly difficult as your portfolio increases. With a greater number of properties comes more maintenance issues, tenants, and paperwork to deal with—something that many investors simply don't have time for. To properly ...

Wilmington, NC: Sweyer Property Management, the Wilmington area’s top resource for professional residential property management services since 1987, is excited to announce that Brad Johnson has joined their team as the new general manager. Johnson has a great deal of industry experience and will play a key role in the company’s con...

For members of the armed forces, receiving a Permanent Change of Station (PCS) comes with many decisions that must be made. What will you do with your home while you're away? Though selling may seem like the only choice, military members have other options available. One of the most attractive choices is turning your home into a long-term renta...

January 2021 - Despite the many challenges presented by 2020, we’re happy to say that the rental market in the Greater Wilmington Area remained strong. Across the board, occupancy rates continue to be at an all-time high. For us at Sweyer Property Management, they averaged 97% for the year. Throughout 2020, we saw a reduction in the inve...

So, you've found the perfect tenants, there's a huge burden lifted off your shoulders and the hard part is over, right? Well don’t get settled in just yet, now you need to shift your focus to keeping those tenants. Having responsible tenants who pay on time and keep your property well maintained will only add value to your investment ...