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Rental Market Update [COVID-19]
Rental Market Update [Covid-19] The Coronavirus pandemic of 2020 threw the whole world into a tailspin, shutting down entire countries, shuttering businesses, and sending scores…
Regular Rental Expenses for First-Time Landlords
Just like your home, a rental property requires upkeep and outgoing expenses like mortgage payments, taxes, insurance, utilities, and regular maintenance. In our post, ‘Is…
What’s the best flooring for a rental home?; Exploring Affordability, Durability, and Value
Are you a homeowner or existing landlord who’s wondering which type of flooring is the best flooring for a rental home? The flooring decision for…
[UPDATED 2022] Featured Rental Community – Renaissance Park, Raleigh, North Carolina
NO LONGER ACCEPTING RENTERS In a shocking turn, the HOA voted In October of 2021 not to allow rentals in the community displacing nearly 200…
Investing Myth #3: Renovations Make Rental Investors More Money
“Remodel it and they will pay.” This myth sprung from watching too many television shows showing dramatic makeovers and jaw dropping profits. While a fix-and-flip…
We’re Really Spreading Our Local Roots by Joining Nearly a Dozen Well Known Trade Groups & More!
“Is it listed on the MLS?” A question we receive regularly “We actually get very few leads off of the MLS listings and the last…
Anatomy of a real estate rental investment in Raleigh NC. MoveZen purchases a large residential rental house in Downtown Raleigh NC
Anatomy of a real estate rental investment in Raleigh NC MoveZen purchases a large residential rental house in Downtown Raleigh NC. Join us from start…
If You Want to Get Rich, Rent DON’T BUY? Or At Least Don’t Assume You Have To Without Doing the Math…
There is a common misconception that if you want to get rich then you need to buy a house. Well, we are going to show…
Rental Property Insurance Coastal Landlords Need for a Busy Hurricane Season – Part 1
The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 through November 30 In the wake of last year’s hurricane Matthew, now is a great time for…
Landlords, Why You Need to Fill All Vacant Rentals by August
The clock is ticking. The deadline is nearing. The push is on… Here at MoveZen Property Management, Inc, we are working day and night to…
Service Animals and Renting – Do You Know the Laws?
In a previous blog article, we discussed the benefits of accepting renters that own pets. Today we are going to look into the matter a…
The Pros and Cons of Short-Term Rentals
The long and short of it… Have you considered short-term rentals? This would include vacation rentals, families that have closed on their first house but…
Is Your Investment Property Rent Ready or Sell Ready? What’s the Difference?
There is a big difference in whether your investment property is rent or sell ready. These are two completely different scenarios, and if you want…
5 Easy Yet Critical Steps to Get Great Renters
If you want to get the best return on your investment, there are a couple of elements that must come together to make it work…
Should You Offer Furnished Apartments?
Landlords, do you have rental properties within a college town? Do you often have tenants looking for short-term leases? Is your property manager getting calls…
Landlords, Are You Collecting Enough Security Deposits?
Every landlord on the planet knows the benefits of requiring a tenant to pay a security deposit when they sign a lease agreement. Though that…
3 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Always Trust Online Property Management Company Reviews
There is something about the human condition that makes us have an almost instinctive need to seek the opinions of others before making a decision…
10 Essential Lease Terms for College Students
Renting to college students can be very profitable for landlords. There is a high demand for off-campus housing which drives up rents. What is more,…
Protect Your Home from Pests Including Bugs, Critters and Rodents
You have purchased an investment property. This well-built structure is expected to outlive you. It will be a source of income after you retire. It…
How Landlords and Property Managers can Make the Most of Rental Inspections- Part 2
View part 1 here, for information on… This question can vary dramatically depending on the situation. One thing is certain, you usually have a pretty…
10 Essential Lease Terms When Dealing With College Students
Renting to college students can be very profitable for landlords. There is a high demand for off-campus housing which drives up rents. What is more,…
Which is a Better Gauge – Capitalization Rate or Cash-on-Cash Return?
Cash flow is king or so the saying goes. When it comes to owning rental properties, a positive cash flow is absolutely essential. When an…
Five Points, Raleigh, NC Featured Triangle Area Rental Neighborhood
We are happy to announce a new series of articles. From time to time we will feature a neighborhood in our rental market area. It…
Featured Neighborhood – Cameron Village Raleigh, North Carolina
If you are looking to move to Raleigh, then no doubt you are interested in learning about the neighborhoods, boroughs, 19and suburbs. This information will…
Every Landlord Needs to Know Before Signing a Lease
Leases are not just for tenants. It is a contractual lease agreement between you, the landlord, and the tenant. Just as the tenant has responsibilities,…
Landlords, it’s Tax Time Again. Top 5 Tips to Save the Most on Your Investment Property
Introduction It is nearly tax time again. Owning a profitable investment property is great unless it is April 15th and Uncle Sam has his hand…
Why You Should Never Allow Yourself to be Evicted (Hint, we Never Accept Past Evictions)
Let’s face it, many renters clearly do not realize just how terrible it is for your future housing prospects to force your manager to evict…
Who Doesn’t Like a Tax Deduction?
Did you know that when you own a rental property, you are basically in charge of your own small business? And as you know, as…
How a Property Management Company will Protect Your Investment
You have spent months looking for the right investment property. You have perhaps spent hundreds of thousands of dollars on purchasing this choice piece of…
Is it a benefit or drawback for landlords to include a washer & dryer?
One issue that seems to be cloudy for a lot of rental investing landlords is whether it’s useful to include a washer and dryer with…
The Hidden Cost of Vacancy to Landlords & Rental Owners
So, you’ve made the move to rent out your property and trust a great property management company. Most likely, your property will sit vacant for…
How Landlords and Property Managers can Make the Most of Rental Property Inspections
Rental property inspections are a frequent request from homeowners hiring a property manager for the first time. This is very reasonable, but as with most…
MoveZen Property Management Reviews Span a Long List of Reputable Sources
We are passionate about property management. We take it very seriously because we know that you have a lot at stake when you entrust the…
Winter Improvements that Increase Tenancy
In our previous article, we discussed some of the reasons why vacancies are longer and harder to fill during the winter season. This is especially…
The Peril of “I Need to Get” When You Set a Price for Your Rental Listing
The Dilemma: It is time to rent out your vacant unit. Your property manager says the market rent is $1,200 per month. You cannot afford…
How to Recognize a Natural Gas Leak in Your Rental Home
We want to keep our tenants safe. We also want to keep the building you rent in the best possible condition. Since you are in…
Landlord-Friendly Rental Property Upgrades can Save Tons of Headaches & Money
Often times when one looks to invest in an income property, the concern is whether or not the property will be attractive to the tenant…
Easy Ways to Turn Your Rental Investment into a Smart Home
We love technology. Our children are addicted to it. We can hardly function without it. Landlords, if you want to maximize your rental income and…
State of the Market – November 2017
When we know what is going on in the national and statewide real estate market, we are better equipped to make lucrative investment decisions. It…
5 Ways to Get Stains Out of Your Rental
Life happens and evidence of those happenings are all around us. There is that wine stain on the cream Berber carpet. There is your grandson’s…
Landlords Struggling with Winter Vacancy? Great Tips to Make the Most of It
As the weather gets cooler, and indoors cozier, people typically opt to hunker down and hibernate. Optional moves are rarely on their to-do list during…
Does Your Rental Property Manager Show Favoritism?
“Trust is the glue of life. It’s the most essential ingredient in effective communication. It’s the foundational principle that holds all relationships.” – Stephen Covey…
The Landlord / ContractorRelationship is Critically Important. Here’s how to Cultivate it…
Finding the right contractor is kind of like finding your soul mate. You want your contractor to be great with tenants, excellent at the job,…
How to Get Pet Stains Out of the Carpet
We love our pets. We love the idea that our landlord lets us have our pets. We do not love, however, when our pets make…
The Risks and Benefits of Renting to College Students
Landlords, if you own rental properties in Chapel Hill, Charlotte, Durham, Greenville, Raleigh, Wilmington, or Winston-Salem then you have the opportunity to rent to college…
Why Return on Investment is the Critical Rental Metric That Trumps All Others
The past year in single-family rental housing has been an interesting one, to say the least. Things technically haven’t changed much, but it does seem…
10 Ninja Marketing Techniques to Find the Best Tenants for Your Apartment Building
Listing a unit in your apartment complex or multi-family real estate investment is only the first step. If you want to locate the best tenants…
1031 Exchange Rules and Regulations
This is the last article in our 1031 Exchange series. Previously we talked about reasons why you should use a 1031 Exchange tax shelter and…
How to Use a 1031 Exchange
In our last article “Are You Using the 1031 Exchange Tax Shelter?” we discussed how utilizing a 1031 exchange can save you tens of thousands…
How Landlords Can Use Long Lasting Improvements to Increase Property Value and Rental Income
In a previous article (you can find here…) we discussed how to use a budget to ensure consistent cash flow while steadily improving real estate…
Are You Using the 1031 Exchange Tax Shelter?
Landlords, perhaps you have heard of the 1031 Exchange. Today we are going to explain the benefits and how easy it is to save thousands…
State of the Housing Market – September 2017
Landlords and investors, we would like to keep you updated on what the industry experts are saying about the real estate market. It is our…
Earn More Rent – Buy or Convert Your Property to a Duplex with These Great Tips
This is the second in a series of articles about how you can increase your rental income through conversion. Today we will look at how…
What to Do If Water Leaks into Your Home?
There are few things that are more damaging to a home than water. Just take a look at the pictures of the aftermath of Hurricane…
How to Prepare for a Hurricane
This 2017 hurricane season has caught our attention like none other. On Friday, August 25, 2017 Hurricane Harvey made landfall in Texas as a Category…
Rental Property Insurance Coastal Landlords Need for a Busy Hurricane Season – Part 2
Three Insurance Riders You Need to Cover Hurricane Damage Not all insurance policies contain the same coverage. Never assume what is covered and what is…
What You Need to Know About Homeowners Insurance
Owning an investment property is one step. Protecting your investment is another. One primary way you can protect your investment property is to make sure…
How to Convert Your Rental to Sell as a Primary Residence
There comes a time when a real estate investor wants to transition from owning single-family rentals to managing apartment buildings. The question that we need…
5 Tips to Find Good Renters
Investors spend hours pouring over listings. They put forth great effort analyzing the profit and loss statements to make sure an investment property will create…
Anatomy of a real estate rental investment in Raleigh NC. To board, or not to board…
As a rental manager, I have always paid extremely close attention to the rent vs buy ratio. In fact, a large reason why I chose…