Philadelphia Property Management Blog

Bucks County, Pennsylvania is spread across 622 square miles and has a population of just over 625,000. What that means for visitors is vast farmlands and beautiful state parks that are the perfect distance from one of the largest cities in the US. With so many traditional family fun activities to enjoy in the city … Read More

Flood prevention is an essential part of managing a rental property as damage from flooding can lead to expensive repairs and loss of income. The weather can often be unpredictable, but the path of flooding from natural events can be anticipated as most floods occur in subterranean areas like basements or basement apartments. Here are … Read More

One question we frequently get from landlords is what can be done to add value to their rental properties. Last time, we discussed how to upgrade your kitchen to improve the quality and achieve a higher rent. This time, we’ll go over a few items that do not add much value to a rental property … Read More

For people looking for things to do or moving to Pennsylvania with the kids and family, there’s no better place to head than Media, PA. Located between Route 1 and I-476 in Delaware County, Media is a quick 15-minute drive from I-95, and it makes for a great destination to live or to visit if … Read More

While looking for a home to lease, renters tend to have a list of requirements that their new home should meet. These include the total number of bedrooms, total square footage, storage options, pet options, and similar checklist items. Once these basic needs are met, the next thing people look at is the kitchen. There’s … Read More

Over the winter of 1777 and 1778, the Continental Army serving under General George Washington and several colonial militias camped at Valley Forge while the British occupied Philadelphia. Because of the plateau landscape, Valley Forge was easy to defend, and the troops had an opportunity to train, rest, and recuperate while waiting for winter weather … Read More

Ambler, Pennsylvania which was once a 400-acre farm owned by William and George Harmer in the early 1700s, is now a thriving town of nearly 7,000 people. William Harmer is credited with the mill, the first commercial venture in the area built near and powered by the Wissahickon Creek, along with the stone building with … Read More

When investing in a rental property in PA, the incentive is often to find something with a very low purchase price to increase the profits from the rental income. In most cases, investors looking at single-family homes at rock-bottom pricing are looking to purchase through a sheriff’s sale, an REO bank-owned house, or a private … Read More

Rather than waiting for tenants to report every problem, having a proactive approach to your assets will save you money in the long run. Most Philadelphia landlords are aware of the benefits of cleaning, making repairs promptly, and performing proper maintenance on items such as roofs and gutters. However, several less obvious things can be … Read More

Creating a living space that appeals to a broad range of potential tenants can be tricky, especially if interior decorating isn’t your specialty! Many times, investors and landlords are searching for simple color recommendations to use in their properties that will make the space look great while also being simple enough that virtually anyone could … Read More