The Best Strategies for Improving Tenant Retention
It's important to have strategies to improve tenant retention as a Summerville rental property owner. Most of the time, if [...] Read more
10 Essential Etiquette Tips for Short-Term Rental Stays
It's important to keep in mind that you're a guest in someone else's home when renting a short-term North Charleston [...] Read more
9 Essential Questions to Ask Your Charleston Landlord Before You Move In
A Charleston single-family rental home could be just what you're searching for if you're looking for a new place to [...] Read more
The Reasons You Can (and Can’t) Evict a Tenant
Being a successful landlord necessitates a variety of skills, one of which is knowing when and how to evict a [...] Read more
Your Guide to Fun At-Home Workouts
If you've been thinking about changing up your workout regimen, you might believe you need to spend a lot of [...] Read more
Prepping Your Pet for a Move to Summerville
For you and your pet, moving to Summerville may be both exciting and stressful. That is why it is critical [...] Read more
Does a Move-In Walkthrough Benefit Goose Creek Rental Property Owners?
As a property owner, you should make sure that you are able to interact with your tenant positively. A move-in [...] Read more
The Best Ways to Make Money in Rental Real Estate – Fast!
Regardless of how long you've been investing in Summerville rental properties, the key to long-term success can be found in [...] Read more
How Much Money Do I Need to Start Investing in Real Estate?
One of the best ways to escape the daily grind is to invest in single-family rental properties. When done correctly, [...] Read more
4 Facts About the 2022 Rental Real Estate Market
Owning a single-family Charleston rental property can be a challenging, exciting, and profitable way of building wealth. But this is [...] Read more
Tenants, Green Thumbs, and Garden Beds
As the weather warms up, a tenant's green thumb might start itching to start a garden. But as a Goose [...] Read more
How to Vet a Property Management Company
If you are considering hiring a Summerville property management company, you could be wondering about the best way to pick [...] Read more
7 Tips for Choosing Furniture that WON’T Cramp Your Style
If your North Charleston rental house has limited square footage, you might feel a little cramped. But when you have [...] Read more
6 Meal Prep Tips to Make Your Life Easier
If you are someone who aims to save time, money or just eat a healthier diet, meal prepping can help [...] Read more
8 Kitchen Gadgets You NEED In Your Life
When cooking your own meals, it's important to have the proper tools at your disposal in the kitchen, so that [...] Read more
A Handy Guide to Basic Refrigerator Maintenance
The refrigerator is one of the hard-working appliances in our homes that we don't usually give much thought to -- [...] Read more
Should I Buy a Rental Home or Build One?
Across different markets in the country, there is a high demand for rental homes. Because of the number of people [...] Read more
Should You Offer Rent-to-Own Options?
Offering tenants a lease that include a rent-to-own option is a creative way to invest in Summerville rental real estate. [...] Read more
Are You Securely Collecting Rent Payments?
If you are not yet using a secure online system to collect your rent payments, your cash flows and your [...] Read more
Recycling Right: What Materials Are Actually Accepted
As a Charleston renter, you may be thinking about what you can do to live more sustainably. For a lot [...] Read more
What to Expect from a Renter’s Insurance Policy
As a renter, one of the best ways to protect yourself, your visitors, and your personal belongings is to get [...] Read more
Top Pet-Safe Houseplants
Houseplants can contribute natural beauty to any Summerville rental home. However, if you do own pets, it’s essential to select [...] Read more
How to Build a Balcony Garden
If your North Charleston rental house has a balcony or patio but not much yard space, you can still satisfy [...] Read more
When Eviction is The Wrong Call
As a Charleston landlord and rental property owner, evictions are sometimes necessary. However, when you encounter a difficult tenant, eviction [...] Read more
Has Your Property Tax Assessment Increased Recently
If you have been shocked when you opened your Goose Creek property tax assessment notice, you are not alone. Property owners [...] Read more
What You Need to Know About Lead-Based Paint Exposure
It is your duty, as a Summerville landlord as well as a property owner, to keep your rental property in [...] Read more
Rising Rental Rates & Regular Rental Property Assessments
Many new or do-it-yourself landlords in North Charleston often make the mistake of not knowing how to calculate a fair [...] Read more
How to Make an Offer on An Overpriced Property
As an investor in Charleston, you're most likely on the hunt for your next bargain rental property. However, there are [...] Read more
Future-Proofing Your Goose Creek Rental Property
It is cost-effective to design your Goose Creek rental property's interiors to stand the test of time. Although trends may [...] Read more
How to Start an Indoor Garden This Spring
Just because you're a renter doesn't mean gardening isn't something you can't do. No, you don't need a large outdoor [...] Read more
Decorating Your North Charleston Rental Property: Tips for Buying Rugs
Make your North Charleston rental home super cozy by getting the perfect rug. Nonetheless, choosing and buying rugs can prove [...] Read more
Should You Let Your Tenants Have Grills?
If you own Charleston single-family rental properties, you’ll need to decide whether or not to let your tenants have a [...] Read more
House Hacking: What You Need to Know
House hacking is one way you can creatively buy your first Goose Creek investment property. House hacking is when investors [...] Read more
Ways to Stay Warm this Winter
Normally, when we start to feel the weather going cold, we turn up the thermostat. You don't always need to [...] Read more
How to Fill Vacancies During the Winter in North Charleston
Winter can be a hard time for finding tenants for your North Charleston rental home and can bring about vacancies. [...] Read more
8 Easy Ways to Prevent Pests
The last thing your Charleston rental home needs are pests. Nonetheless, there might be a few insects, rodents, and other [...] Read more
Do I Need to Provide a Fire Extinguisher for My Rental?
The subject of fire safety in your Goose Creek single-family rental house is a vital one. As an investment property [...] Read more
Should You Let Your Summerville Renters Hang Their Own Christmas Lights?
One typical holiday tradition is to hang Christmas lights. But should you let your renters hang Christmas lights on your [...] Read more
Pros and Cons of Getting A Real Estate License As An Investor
As either a first-time North Charleston single-family rental property owner or an experienced investor, you might have considered getting your [...] Read more
How to Get Your Deposit Back When You Own A Pet
Most Charleston renters understand that having a pet in a rental house is a very big responsibility. You have to [...] Read more
How to Get More Done When You Work from Home
Working from home allows you to enjoy many advantages. But it also comes with its own set of challenges. Maintaining [...] Read more
How to Know if You’re Buying a Good Rental Property
Procuring a Summerville rental property can be a terrific investment. In order to make sure that your property will give [...] Read more
Ways to Add Color in Your Home When You’re Renting
As a North Charleston renter, you may be thinking of ideas to add more color to your home’s interiors. There [...] Read more
Tile, Hardwood, or Vinyl?
There are lots to choose from when it comes to flooring materials for your Charleston single-family rental property. Flooring types [...] Read more
How COVID-19 is Changing the Real Estate Market
The coronavirus outbreak has definitely shaken our lives. Everything is going through a temporary or even a permanent change. This [...] Read more
Make Sure Your Summerville Tenants are Staying Clean
As a property owner, it is best to inform the tenants that they are also responsible for keeping your Summerville [...] Read more
8 Best Rental Home Improvement Ideas on a Budget
As a North Charleston rental property owner, it's important to keep your property updated and in good condition. However, this [...] Read more
Xeriscaping: What it is and How it Can Benefit You
As an investor, one major concern should be making sure that your Charleston rental properties have attractive yet low-maintenance landscaping. [...] Read more
Make the Most of Your Pre-Move-in Walkthrough
Relocating to a new Goose Creek rental house can be an inspiring experience. However, it's also the best chance to [...] Read more
How to Communicate Effectively with Your Summerville Tenants
Effective tenant communication is the foundation of owning prosperous rental properties in Summerville. But for most investors, effective communication is [...] Read more
Optimizing Your North Charleston Business During a Slow Season
A good number of businesses experience occasional slowdowns. However, instead of just going through the motions of the slow season, [...] Read more
How to Optimize Your Air Conditioning System
For several Charleston tenants, heating and cooling bills make up over half of a household's total utility expenses. Be careful [...] Read more
Memorial Day Parties: 3 Things Every Summerville Landlord Should Know
All around the country, people eagerly anticipate the arrival of Memorial Day and the promise of summer that it brings. [...] Read more
5 Ways To Find New North Charleston Tenants
One of the most common challenges for North Charleston property owners is finding a quality tenant. So much depends on [...] Read more
Volunteering: How to Get Involved Within Your Community
There are many good reasons to volunteer in your Charleston community. As a real estate investor, it is a good [...] Read more
9 Awesome Alternative Housing Ideas
Owning single-family rental properties doesn’t have to mean buying the standard Goose Creek suburban home. These days, there are more [...] Read more
How to Buy a Summerville Foreclosure and When to Walk Away
There are good things to be had in buying foreclosure properties, as many Summerville investors are looking into them. The [...] Read more
DIY vs Professional Carpet Cleaning: What’s the Best Option?
Regular cleaning can extend the life of the carpets in your North Charleston rental properties. However expensive a maintenance item [...] Read more
Eco-friendly Kitchen Cleaning Products for Your Charleston Rental Property
Everybody deserves a clean kitchen. However, in this day and age, it is more important to understand that not all [...] Read more
The Top 3 Houseplants You Simply Cannot Kill
Generally, people have a hard time keeping houseplants alive. A few, though, seem to have been born with a talent [...] Read more
Satisfy Your Senses with Ideal Sleeping Spaces
If you want to get a good night's rest, get yourself a clean and comfortable bedroom. To feel truly at [...] Read more
Unforeseen Costs That Can Surprise an Investor
When it comes to single-family rentals, surprises are rarely a good thing. This is particularly true when those surprises are […]
Read moreWhich Amenities Should You Provide for Your Charleston Tenants?
Many single-family rental property owners understand that they can benefit from offering certain amenities to their tenants. Many Charleston property [...] Read more
Dream Projects with Purpose: Why the Kitchen in Your Goose Creek Rental Property Isn’t Worth It
With Goose Creek property owners wanting to have the advantage in a competitive rental market, they sometimes think that building [...] Read more
Can I Claim It? Important Tax Deductions Summerville Rental Property Owners Should Know About
Income tax returns for rental property owners can be complex. There are many expenses that property owners can deduct on [...] Read more
What Does “Home for the Holidays” Mean for Your Tenants?
One really great thing that the holiday season gives us is the chance to meet our family and friends again. [...] Read more
Should you Buy a Summerville Rental Property at Auction?
For real estate investors, there remain both pros and cons to buying a rental property at auction. While auctions can [...] Read more
Are You Responsible for Damage Caused by Halloween Mischief?
For many, Halloween is a night filled with costumes, parties, and candy. But Halloween also tends to bring out the [...] Read more
Risks for Renting Sight Unseen
James has served over 28 years in the Army and I have served 9 years in the Air Force. Therefore, we completely [...] Read more
DIY Home Landlords May be Putting Neighbors at Risk
DIY Landlords do not Adequately Conduct Background Checks, According to Survey SALT LAKE CITY – Do-it-yourself (DIY) landlords, individuals who manage […]
Read moreRenter’s Insurance
Nearly 72% of householders under age 30 live in rental housing, according to the National Multihousing Council. Yet many people have […]
Read moreInvesting in Rental Properties
Has being a rental property owner sparked an interest in investing in additional properties? Has seeing other invest in real […]
Read moreNatural Disasters and Your Rental Property
Real Property Management You Make the Call: Natural Disasters Natural disasters occur every year and misplace thousands of people, many […]
Read moreProperty Management: Responsibility vs. Liability
Responsibility vs. Liability There is a blurry line sometimes between these two topics when it comes to managing a rental […]
Read moreStress Relief for PCS’ing Military Members
I’ve been there and done that. As a home owner with a family a permanent change of station can […]
Read moreShopping for Property Managers
Many times potential clients come to me and say that they are shopping around for […]
Read moreIndustry Trends: Rental Market Benefits from Rising Interest Rates
// Interest rates have a powerful effect on the value of real estate, as they can ultimately influence an individual’s […]
Read moreRenting a Home that is Under a VA Loan
I have served eight years in the military and in that time I have acquired three homes. Two of these […]
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