PROPERTY MANAGEMENT BLOG

Data-Driven Decisions: Using Analytics to Conquer the Hampton Roads Market

By Lisa Doud MPM® RMP® Thursday, July 25, 2024

Whatever industry you happen to be in, you likely spend a lot of time talking about technology. The tools and systems that are available to us continue to grow and evolve. The real estate and property management industries are not exempt. We have emerging technologies showing up ...

Top Schools, Restaurants, and Activities Near Your Hampton Roads Rental Property

By Lisa Doud MPM® RMP® Thursday, July 11, 2024

What makes your Hampton Roads rental property attractive to the best tenants? Location. There are other things that are important. Tenants will be looking for a modern, updated, well-maintained home with the right square footage and price point. They’ll prioritize...

Exit Strategy 101: How to Sell Your Hampton Roads Property for Top Dollar

By Lisa Doud MPM® RMP® Thursday, May 2, 2024

Most real estate investors understand the value of buying and holding, but you can’t hold forever. There comes a time when you’re ready to sell an asset and move on to pursue something else. If you know the market and you have a strict set of investment goals that dri...

Financing Your Hampton Roads Investment Property: Options and Strategies

By Lisa Doud MPM® RMP® Thursday, April 18, 2024

For many prospective real estate investors, one of the biggest hurdles to even getting started is securing financing for an investment property. Don’t be too discouraged if you’re unsure of where to come up with the money to buy a property. You don’t have to pay...

Navigating the Hampton Roads Rental Landscape: A 2024 Guide for Property Owners

By Lisa Doud MPM® RMP® Thursday, April 4, 2024

As we work our way through 2024, we’re not at all surprised at the attention that our market is getting in Hampton Roads and throughout southeast Virginia. Local investors who have been here for a while know that’s a diverse and impressive place to buy a rental home. ...

Maximizing Returns: Understanding the Risks and Rewards of Real Estate Investing

By Lisa Doud MPM® RMP® Thursday, March 14, 2024

The real estate market is always a profitable way for savvy investors to generate consistent rental income in the short term and impressive financial returns in the long term. If you understand the market and the strengths of the properties you own, maximizing returns allows you ...

Home Showing Tips to Attract Quality Tenants

By Lisa Doud MPM® RMP® Thursday, February 29, 2024

Showing your property is an important part of renting it out. The marketing process requires a fantastic listing, a lot of online advertising, and ultimately, a showing that converts prospective tenants into applicants. You don’t want to dismiss the marketing and adver...

Differences Between Investing in Larger Cities and Small Towns

By Lisa Doud MPM® RMP® Thursday, February 15, 2024

When you’re trying to decide where to invest in real estate, one thing you have to determine is this: where do your best tenants want to live? Do most renters prefer living in a large, metropolitan area, or are they happier in small, residential towns? To successfully ...

The Benefits of Building a Strong Community in Your Rental Properties

By Lisa Doud MPM® RMP® Thursday, February 1, 2024

One way to retain residents, provide an outstanding rental experience, and establish a great reputation as a landlord is to create a strong community among your tenants and within your rentals. Everyone is searching for a sense of community, and getting to know our neighbors isn&...

Ensuring Safety in Crisis: A Property Manager's Guide to Preparing for Emergencies and Disasters

By Lisa Doud MPM® RMP® Thursday, January 18, 2024

As property managers, it is our responsibility to ensure that tenants are safe in your rental property. We also work hard to protect your investment. We can’t do that if we’re not prepared for unexpected emergencies and potential disasters. Unfortunately, emergen...

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