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[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…
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,…