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What Are My Options as a Tenant if I Cannot Pay My Rent on Time?
So you know that you don’t have enough money to pay your rent this month. Now what? What are your options if you cannot pay…
What You Should Be Looking For In A Landlord
Looking for a landlord or new home? How often do you think about the interviewing process when looking for a landlord? Probably not very often,…
5 Things You Can Do In Charlotte, NC That Will Make Your Trip Special
With its tall skyscrapers and expanding population, Charlotte is one of the most modern cities in the union. However, Charlotte boasts a history stretching back…
Keep Your Rental Place in Great Condition With These Tips
If you’re renting an apartment, condo, or home, your rental deposit—the upfront money your landlord keeps in reserve to cover any damages—is a strong incentive…
Moving Trends of 2021 – Suburban v. Urban – from a Leading Property Manager
You may have seen stories across news outlets claiming residents are fleeing the concrete jungle for greener pastures in the suburbs. You may also have…
Top 5 Ways to Increase Your Property’s Value
As your rental enters a new decade, now might be the right time to start making some upgrades and investing in the long-term value of…
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…
If You Want to Get Rich, Rent DON’T BUY? Or At Least Don’t Assume You Have To Without Doing the Math…
[Update 2025] This is a fascinating take and certainly brings up some great points, but in 2025 we think owning a quality home of any…
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…