Property Management Blog

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...

   Michelle McDermott, the head of Coastal Maintenance, provides these helpful tips about why it’s so important to do regularly scheduled inspections on your rental property. These inspections are important for three main reasons: Owner Liability From an owner liability standpoint, you want to make sure your house is safe and in goo...

Today we are talking about what it takes to get your property ready for the Wilmington rental market. Keep in mind that renters are just like you and me. They want to move into a clean and working house that doesn’t have a lot of things that need to be fixed. They are probably stressed from the process of moving, and anything you can ...

A big question for landlords in southeastern North Carolina is: should I allow pets? At Sweyer Property Management, we think the answer to that question is always yes. If you look at the statistics, 70 percent of the U.S. population has a dog or a cat. That’s a significant consideration for a property owner and the pool of potential tenan...

At Sweyer Property Management, we are often asked how the rental market is doing around Wilmington, North Carolina. When I’m asked that question, I always consider three factors.  The first factor is occupancy; how many units are available to rent or actually rented? Then, I consider the rental rate trend; are rates typically goin...

  Today, we’re talking about some of the top trends in the rental market for southeastern North Carolina, and what you can expect in 2015.   Occupancy We will continue to see high occupancy rates in the market. As we approach the end of 2014, our company is sitting on a 97 percent occupancy rate, which is an all-time high f...

    Today, we’re talking about what it takes to maintain your rental property if you’re an investor or a landlord. There are three events that occur when you own rental property, and you need to be prepared for all three. General Maintenance General maintenance and repairs pop up on a daily basis, and you will need a h...