Property Management Blog

Many investors think that self-managing a rental property is just a matter of finding a nice tenant who pays on time. The reality is that there are many details and laws that pertain to managing a rental property. Choosing to self-manage a rental property can generate increased risk exposure in the form of liabilities, as well as more costs and has...

Does your rental property need some updates or maybe just some minor repairs? It’s important to keep your rental property up to date and in good condition without breaking the bank. But where do you start when thinking about updating your investment property? Here are a few tips to get you started. LANDSCAPINGYou don’t need to do a larg...

It never fails to surprise me when I hear a property owner tell me that it isn’t worth the effort to improve the curb appeal of their home, since “it’s just a rental.” After all, it might just be a rental to the owner, but it will be a home for someone. For most property owners, the goal is to minimize vacancy time and attr...

Busy Rentals office in Wilmington is seeking a Property Manager. Position is full time M-F 8-5. Some Saturdays required. NC Real Estate License required.Requirements: Excellent communication skills Excellent time management skills Must be proficient in Microsoft office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook) Ability to multi-task Ability to handle a hi...

 Are you tired of all of the clutter in your home? Do you think you're the only disorganized person out of your friends and family?  Think again....statistics show that 80 percent of the "Stuff" we keep we don't use.  We ran across this helpful blog, sheknows.com, with great tips for getting rid of clutte...

If you have carpeting in your rental property then you definitely want to share these tips with your tenants "just in case".  We got a few helpful tips from one of our Preferred Vendors, TruClean located in Wilmington, NC on how to remove those dreaded spots. Act Quickly to remove those spots! Most carpet available today has been tr...

People who have owned real estate in North Carolina since the days prior to the housing recession or purchased around that time or became reluctant landlords with no ability to sell or refinance are always asking me if they should consider selling now. It’s an interesting question and my immediate answer is no. That piece of property that p...

Our homes, whether they are our primary residences or investment properties, are some of our most important assets.  For this reason, it is crucial to keep our properties well-maintained throughout the year.  Below we have compiled a list of 10 quick fixes you can make to your personal home and your rental properties to ensure they remai...

Gutters are your rental properties' main line of defense against water accumulation at the foundation. It is vital that your gutters be cleaned regularly, and to ensure they are attached and functioning properly. Prevent water damage costing thousands on your investment property by taking this simple preventative maintenance step. CLEAN...

   Today we want to talk about curb appeal and its importance for your rental property. There is a show on HGTV that’s called “Curb Appeal,” and it’s popular for a reason. Lots of times we hear owners say that they don’t want to bother with curb appeal because their property is just a rental. It might be just...