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Financial Planning for Rental Property Repairs and Maintenance

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Owning rental properties comes with a lot of responsibility. One of the most important tasks for landlords and property managers is keeping up with rental repairs and maintenance. However, if you don’t account for these expenses within your budget, they can put a major dent in your rental income. As such, it’s crucial to know […]

How to Create a Maintenance Schedule for Your Rental Property

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Owning rental properties comes with a lot of responsibility. One of the primary responsibilities of running a rental business is scheduling and performing maintenance tasks. Rental maintenance is crucial for several reasons, like preserving the property and retaining tenants. That said, it’s important to create a maintenance schedule to stay on top of potential issues […]

Decreasing Maintenance Costs in Your Rental Property

Maintenance and property upkeep can be a nightmare for many owners in and around Richmond. For instance, unexpected appliance breakdowns, forgotten routine maintenance, and unusually harsh weather can all lead to maintenance problems that eat into profit. Fortunately, there are proactive ways to reduce costs over time, including scheduling routine upkeep, investing in quality supplies […]

Who is Responsible for Snow Removal at a Rental Property?

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When you own rental properties in regions with a lot of snow, you have to plan for snow removal before the first flakes fall. When you create a lease for your rental property, it’s crucial to determine who is responsible for maintaining snow removal. That said, it’s different depending on what type of property you […]

How to Winterize a Rental Property and Prevent Frozen Pipes

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Cold weather is approaching fast, is your rental property prepared? If not, now is the time to think about putting winterizing procedures at the top of your list. The cold months of Winter can, unfortunately, bring unexpected repairs and problems. That said, by taking some simple precautions, many potentially costly emergencies are avoidable. So, continue […]

Rental Property Maintenance Winter Checklist for Landlords

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The trees are bare and cold weather is setting in; winter is upon us. This is the time of year where late-night maintenance calls for frozen pipes, broken down heaters, and tenants locked out in the snow add even more stress to landlords. If you do not want to have these emergencies unexpectedly arise, preventative […]

Complete Septic System Maintenance Checklist for Your Rental Property

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Waste and water must leave our homes somehow. Either a septic system or sewer system takes the waste and properly disposes of it. However, there are a few key differences between the two systems. This article will discuss septic systems and how to maintain them. Read along as we provide a septic system maintenance checklist […]

5 Common Plumbing Issues For Landlords to Watch For in a Rental

5 Common Plumbing Issues For Landlords to Watch For in a Rental

If you are a landlord, one of the last things you want to deal with is plumbing issues in one of your rental properties. However, these scenarios pop up from time to time and must be handled quickly and accordingly. Otherwise, you may end up with more damages within your rental than you bargained for. […]

How to Change an HVAC Filter in Your Rental Property

How to Change an HVAC Filter in Your Rental Property

Nothing brings Summer fun to a halt faster than a broken-down HVAC system. For tenants, this is an uncomfortable hassle, but for landlords, it is a potentially costly repair. Industry experts agree that the best way to prevent an unfortunate HVAC breakdown is through proper maintenance and care. However, some of that responsibility falls on […]

Tips for Landlords: Multi-Family Property Maintenance

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While maintenance is not an ideal task for landlords and tenants, it’s necessary for all multi-family properties. That said, property maintenance doesn’t just mean cleaning the property every once in a while, there’s more to it than that. Multi-family property maintenance includes ensuring each rental unit is safe and in working order. Let’s go over […]