With all the ongoing discussion about ADUs in Virginia, the big question many property owners are asking is: Are ADUs a good investment? ADUs can be a great investment because they can create additional rental income and, in some cases, increase property value. However, there are several factors that determine whether an ADU is a […]
Category Archives: Property Management in Manassas
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May
May
You start off your lease with a roommate, and for some reason, they get evicted for violating the lease. Now you do not know what to do because you really like the place and didn’t plan on leaving until the lease expired. Today, we will answer the question: What happens if one tenant is evicted? […]
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Apr
Apr
Can you rent two apartments at the same time? Absolutely yes. If you have found yourself in two different places and can’t let go of either, you can rent both. However, there are a few things tied to that. From the landlord’s side to your finances, there are factors you need to think about. That […]
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Mar
Mar
What are micro apartments, and why are more renters starting to consider them? If you’ve been house hunting for a place in a busy city, you’ve probably noticed smaller units showing up more often, and sometimes at surprisingly lower prices. When you describe a unit as a micro apartment, you are talking about a compact […]
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Feb
Feb
If you live with a cat, you probably know the moment. You step into your apartment and notice a smell that wasn’t there before. Your first thought is often, “Is it my cat?” When it comes to how to get rid of cat smell in an apartment, the truth is a little more reassuring. Cats themselves […]
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Jan
Jan
Property taxes are part of owning real estate. But in a rental property, who’s responsible for paying them? This is a common question among residential landlords. So, do tenants pay property taxes in a rental property? In most cases, no. Property taxes are the landlord’s responsibility. The owner pays them, not the tenant. Still, as […]
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Jan
Jan
As a landlord, your biggest priority is protecting your property—and your income. So, how do you make that happen? Renting to tenants who can reliably pay on time, every time. But how do apartments verify income? It’s not just about numbers on a page. Verifying income helps you find tenants who are financially stable and […]
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Dec
Dec
When you draft or sign a longer lease, rent increases don’t have to be awkward or unexpected. In fact, for many landlords, the real challenge isn’t whether rent should increase, but how. One straightforward way to handle such periodic increases is to clearly outline those expectations in the rental agreement. That’s where a step-up lease […]
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Nov
Nov
After you sell or buy a property, one document makes it official — the deed. It’s the legal proof that ownership has changed hands. But not all deeds are the same. The type you use often depends on the deal itself. For example, general warranty deeds are common in residential sales, while special warranty deeds […]
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Oct
Oct
Sometimes, the end of a lease doesn’t go like you plan it. A tenant may stay in your property after the lease has ended— not because you agreed to it, but because life happened. Maybe they’re struggling to move out on time or waiting to be able to move into their new place. When this […]