Landlord Licensing Requirements for Virginia, D.C., and Maryland

Navigating landlord licensing requirements is crucial for Virginia, D.C., and Maryland rental property owners. Staying compliant with state and local ...

Thursday, November 7, 2024

Weighing Your Options: Are Home Warranties Worth It for Rental Properties?

Much like the real estate industry as a whole, the home warranty sector has seen a steady rise in capital in recent years. Forbes reports that th...

Monday, October 21, 2024

How to Winterize Hose Bibs: Protecting Your Outdoor Plumbing in Northern Virginia

As convenient as modern society has gotten, winter is still a regular thorn in our sides. Winter temperatures bring snow to shovel, icy roads, and pot...

Monday, October 7, 2024

Understanding Virginia Squatters Rights: Advice for Landlords

If you're a property owner, one of your worst nightmares is to have a squatter take up residence in your home. Across the country, the fear o...

Saturday, September 21, 2024

Should You Require Renters Insurance in Virginia?

Renters insurance might seem like an afterthought when managing a rental property. Some owners might think it's better to leave the choice of rent...

Saturday, September 7, 2024

Seeing is Believing: The Pitfalls of Sight Unseen Rentals

A popular trend amongst prospective renters in recent years, especially since 2020, has been commonly known as “sight unseen rentals.” Thi...

Wednesday, August 21, 2024

Renter Roulette: When Tenants Apply to Multiple Homes at Once

It’s no secret that the rental market has gotten highly competitive, for owners and tenants alike. 2023 saw another increase in the total number...

Wednesday, August 7, 2024

DIY Disasters: The Hidden Costs of Self-Managed Properties

On a surface level, owning a rental property seems like an easy way of making a profit. Rental profits are generally looked at as passive income. ...

Sunday, July 28, 2024

The Dangers of In-House Maintenance with Property Managers

Property maintenance can be one of the most costly expenditures for a property owner. That’s why, as a property owner, you want to ensure that y...

Sunday, July 21, 2024

Rental Management or Tenant Placement: Which Is Better?

Approximately 44 million people in the U.S. rent their homes. This figure comprises over a third of the household share in the country.With so much de...

Sunday, July 14, 2024

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