Investor Education

How Much Money will I Really make Renting to Tenants with a PHA Choice Voucher in Philly?

How Much Money will I Really make Renting to Tenants with a PHA Choice Voucher in Philly? As property managers, we often get calls from excited landlords. They’ve seen the latest PHA Payment Standard by Zipcode and they want our assistance with renting to PHA tenants so the...

Irresistible Real Estate Listings: Selling Your Property in Philadelphia

Over 15,600 homes were sold in Philadelphia in 2023 alone. While there has been a slight dip in sales, you can still get the most out of your assets with proper real estate listings.Do you want to attract buyers and close deals fast? If so, it's essential to highlight the bes...

How to get a Philly rental license on Eclipse

Please note, these are instructions for how to get a NEW license, using the eclipse system, once you have already obtained a Philadelphia Tax ID and Commercial Activity License. If you have not already obtained these items, please see our previous blog posts on how to do so. ...

5 Tips for Managing Rental Property Accounting Records in the Greater Philadelphia Area

With so many renters in the United States, there is a lot of opportunity for property owners to become landlords and make extra money. Believe it or not, 44 million households now rent. However, you'll need to run your rentals like a business to see a profit.You need great re...

Real Estate Asset Management Best Practices That Put Money In Your Pocket

About 70% of the rental properties in the US are owned by individual investors. Are you among them? As a real estate investor, there's a lot you need to do to remain competitive.With these real estate asset management best practices, you can get ahead! Become a great real est...

8 Things you should ask before hiring a Property Manager

As a property manager, the most common question I get when a prospective client reaches out is “What is your monthly percentage or rate?” As an investor myself, I understand concerns about how the cost of services can affect your bottom line, but this is still not the...

Building Strong Tenant Relations: Enhancing Communication and Satisfaction

Tenant relations are a critical aspect of property management, as they can directly impact occupancy rates and tenant retention. Effective communication and a focus on tenant satisfaction are key to fostering strong relationships with your tenants. In this article, we'll expl...

What's Next After Buying Your First Rental Property in Philadelphia?

Did you know the average home value increases by around four percent every year? When you start to buy property, you can almost guarantee your home will appreciate the longer you hold onto it.Once you have passive income from your first rental property, it's much easier to ex...

Tenant Evictions in Philadelphia: A Landlord's Guide

Nearly 20,000 renters in Philadelphia face illegal eviction each year. As a landlord in Philadelphia, navigating the process of eviction can be daunting. Any illegal evictions can cause you a lot of legal and financial trouble.To ensure an efficient eviction process, you need to ...

The Do's and Don'ts of Managing a For Rent By Owner Property

Operating a 'for rent by owner' property has plenty of benefits. You have complete control over all the operations, from tenant screening to rent collection and property maintenance. And since you don't have to pay anyone for property management services, you're a...