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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…
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…