Are you considering renting out your first home and buying a second one to live in? Whether you’re downsizing, relocating, or need more space for your growing family, turning your first home into a rental can be a smart move. Buying a second home while renting out the first has been a popular option for […]
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Jul
Jul
Most people invest in real estate to generate income and build wealth over time. One of the main ways to build wealth is with rental properties. However, before buying real estate, knowing how to calculate ROI for a rental property is crucial to ensure it’s a smart investment. In today’s article, we’ll go over what […]
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Jul
Jul
When it comes to keeping your Howard County rental property safe from unwanted outsiders, there are plenty of precautionary actions you can take, including: installing a high-tech alarm system, strategically placing lights around the property to deter criminal activity, and ensuring all windows close properly and lock securely. When it comes to keeping your rental […]
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Jun
Jun
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 […]
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Jun
Jun
Virginia ADU law 2027 is getting a lot of attention from homeowners lately. And it is easy to see why. For years, adding a backyard home has not been easy due to local zoning rules and other housing restrictions. But that is about to change. In 2026, Gov. Abigail Spanberger signed Senate Bill 531 into […]
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May
May
As a landlord, you want to keep your tenants happy. After all, when they are satisfied, they will hopefully renew their lease and take good care of the property. However, even with a well-managed property, you will still have tenants who feel unsatisfied. For that reason, we created this guide on the top tenant complaints […]
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Apr
Apr
If you’ve been around rental property conversations for a while, you’ve probably heard the term rent roll come up more than once. It sounds technical when you look at it, but it’s actually one of the most practical tools you can have as a landlord or investor. A rent roll shows you what’s happening inside […]
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Mar
Mar
What is prepaid rent? It means paying rent before the rental period begins. In rental management, early payments must be carefully tracked because the funds still belong to a future rental period. That means it cannot always be recorded as income right away. In this guide, we’ll walk through how prepaid rent works, how it appears […]
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Dec
Dec
We’ve all been there. A bunch of keys, each labeled with a unit number. Then one tenant moves out, another moves in—and suddenly you’re duplicating keys again, hoping the old ones don’t end up in the wrong hands. Over time, that system makes security harder to manage, not easier. That’s exactly why smart locks are […]
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Dec
Dec
Choosing a qualified renter starts with screening them. It’s how landlords protect their properties and prevent headaches down the line. And as they’re searching for tools, they might come across background check tools like the CIC background check. In fact, many of them come to us asking, what is a CIC background check, exactly? From […]