Property Management Blog

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...

If you’ve spent any amount of time in the Cape Fear region, you’re surely aware of the heat and humidity that rule the area during the summer. And, if you have rental properties, you probably know you are required to provide air conditioning to tenants. For all parties involved, it is important that your air conditioning units are funct...

As we continue to put Hurricane Florence in our rearview mirror, I would like to share some encouraging news about market trends regarding investment and rental properties in our area.On April 19th, The Wilmington Business Journal published an article titled “Reports: Rents Rising Higher in Wilmington Than in Other NC Cities” that descr...

As tax season comes to an end, we hope you were able to file on time and that you have a refund check coming your way. One way you may consider spending the refund money is investing in real estate. The housing market in Wilmington is on the upswing and purchasing and fixing up an investment property may not be as costly as you might think. Unlike ...