PROPERTY MANAGEMENT BLOG

Solving Tenant Disputes: Expert Strategies for Conflict Resolution

By Lisa Doud MPM® RMP® Thursday, November 30, 2023

If you’re going to be a hands-on landlord, you’ll have to be comfortable with conflicts and disputes. They are bound to happen with your tenants, and you’ll need to know how to handle them. You may find yourself in the middle of a dispute between neighbors ...

Winter Property Maintenance Checklist for Your Rentals

By Lisa Doud MPM® RMP® Thursday, November 16, 2023

In Virginia, we’re fortunate to experience all four seasons without any of them being too intense. We might get some snow and ice in the winter, but it’s rare that we’re buried beneath a blizzard. That doesn’t mean there aren’t preparations that...

The Importance of Staying Up-to-Date with Local and National Housing Laws

By Lisa Doud MPM® RMP® Thursday, November 2, 2023

How familiar are you with the Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (VRLTA)? This is the law that rental property owners need to study and understand in order to effectively rent out properties in the state. Knowing the law can prevent you from being sued or finding yourse...

Maximizing Rental Income: Proven Rent Increase Strategies

By Lisa Doud MPM® RMP® Thursday, October 19, 2023

As a landlord, you want to maximize the income you earn from your rental property. The most basic way to do that is by increasing rent prices in accordance with what the market demands while still keeping tenants happy and renewing their lease agreements year after year. Max...

The Impact of Remote Work on the Real Estate Industry: Opportunities and Challenges for Property Man...

By Lisa Doud MPM® RMP® Friday, October 6, 2023

Remote work has impacted the real estate industry in two dramatic ways. First, it has changed the location preferences of people who once had to live close to where they worked. Second, the remote work trend (which is hardly a trend and is clearly here to stay) has impacted real ...

Boost Your Rentals: The Power of Building a Strong Online Presence for Your Properties

By Lisa Doud MPM® RMP® Friday, September 15, 2023

Twenty or 25 years ago, if you were advertising your rental properties online, you were light years ahead of the competing properties in the area. There wasn’t much you had to do; the fact that you were on the internet at all was pretty innovative and likely to get the atte...

Landscaping Tips to Make Maintaining Your Rental Property Easier

By Lisa Doud MPM® RMP® Friday, September 1, 2023

Keeping your rental property looking great doesn't have to be a complicated battle. It’s also important to remember that maintenance doesn’t only happen inside the property. You need to keep the exterior looking great, too. With the right landscaping plan in ...

What Does Landlord Insurance Cover?

By Lisa Doud MPM® RMP® Friday, August 18, 2023

For a landlord, having the right insurance in place is key to preventing unexpected financial losses. Knowing what exactly your policy covers and doesn't cover can be confusing, with all the fine print and complicated jargon that comes along with insurance paperwork and ...

Resident Retention: 5 Simple Ways to Retain Residents

By Lisa Doud MPM® RMP® Friday, August 4, 2023

Retaining tenants is one of the best ways to increase your return on investment (ROI). It’s often overlooked by owners, however. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to earn more money with your investment property. It’s worth your time and resources to implement ...

Investing in a Property Sight Unseen: What You Need to Know

By Lisa Doud MPM® RMP® Friday, July 21, 2023

Diversifying your portfolio of investment properties is a good idea. It eliminates a bit of risk and it allows you to grow and scale what you have in new ways. Sometimes, investing outside of your home market will require you to take a leap of faith. You might even want to invest...

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