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01/17/2023

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01/16/2023

Do you have a rental property in Northern Virginia? If so, chances are, you're looking for ways to streamline the property management proces

01/13/2023

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01/03/2023

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12/27/2022

How To Deal With Unexpected Home-Related Costs

The financial burden of home-related expenses is difficult to manage due to the cost of the property. For most of us, real estate is the biggest purchase we make in our entire lives. With this being the case, funding repairs or renovations on something so costly won't be cheap.

What's worse is that, in many cases, these bills come up as a surprise. A leaky roof or dripping pipe is not something the average person is expecting. At the same time, home-related issues cannot usually be pushed off until later. Delaying might mean risking greater damage — something all homeowners want to avoid.

So how do we cope? Fortunately, there are some things you can do to prepare for the worst. Here are three tips for navigating home-related costs:

Juggling the closing costs

There are a lot of moving pieces involved in closing a property transaction. Buyers need to make sure they're prepared to handle the legal fees, insurance costs, taxes and all the other expenses.

Navigating spikes in utility bills

No matter where you live, you need to plan for extreme weather. Utility bills can spike when you're adjusting to new temperatures and climates. This is most common in the winter and summer months, when the furnace and air conditioning will be working their hardest.

Make sure to account for these fluctuations in your annual budget. If you're looking for ways to balance out the costs, contact your utility providers and inquire about tips to keep the monthly bills low.

You can also practice resource-saving habits during seasonal changes, such as using less water and unplugging all unused electrical devices from their outlets.

Saving for a rainy day

When it comes to home-related costs, you never know what the future may bring.

The best way to ensure that you and your family are prepared to face whatever may come is by building an emergency fund. Putting away money so that it accumulates over time ensures that you will have what you need to make it through unexpected expenses.

Consider creating a savings account specifically for home-related expenses. This will prepare you to cover any surprises or sudden issues without the stress of having to scramble.

12/21/2022

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12/19/2022

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A competent property manager can add significant value to your investment. Here are some of the ways a good management company can benefit your property.

12/15/2022

What Questions Should I Ask a Prospective Property Manager?

When you own an investment property, your property manager will either ensure that your asset is well protected or they could be the cause of high turnover. How do you make sure that you pick the right property management for your investment? Here are 5 questions you should ask.

1. What services do you provide?

Not all property management companies collect rents and others don’t handle maintenance. How much help do you need managing your property? Do you live far away from your investment? You might want a comprehensive team managing your property. Do you have a business accountant that also manages your investment property finances?

Make sure when selecting the right management team that they provide all of the services that you need so that you don’t have to spend even more money hiring people to cover what they don’t.

2. How many properties are you juggling?

If you go cheap with a small management team that offers everything you want for the lowest amount, you should ask them how many properties they handle. If a small team is juggling multiple properties, are they going to be able to give your investment the proper care it deserves? Make sure the management team you are vetting will not be biting off more than they can chew.

3. Is your team experienced with property management for rental units?

Managing one home or maybe a small complex is different than managing a complex with a hundred units. Choosing the right property management team means hiring the team with experience handling rentals like yours. How big is your property? Make sure that your team matches your investment.

4. What is your strategy for filling vacancies?

Property managers are often charged with filling vacancies in your investment property. What is their strategy for filling vacancies? Do they have good marketing tactics? Do they have a good track record of keeping the units filled? Ask those questions before you select a property management company.

5. How do you screen potential tenants?

Finally, it is not good to invest in a property and rent it out to people who don’t pay their rent. You may not have the time or skills to properly vet potential tenants, so you need to be able to delegate it to a property manager.

What are the methods that they use to screen applicants? Again, check their track record for numbers of evictions and late payments before you sign a contract.

For additional help choosing the right property manager for your needs, give Us a call today.

12/13/2022

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12/08/2022

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12/06/2022

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