Property Management Blog - Tips, Help, Advice for Landlords, Investors and Renters in NC & SC

Before 1978, lead was commonly used in household paint. Even though lead based paint is  no longer used in residential properties, many older homes still have layers of lead-based paint beneath newer coats. When that paint starts to chip, peel, ... read more >>

If you're a landlord in Charlotte, you’ve faced this question: How much should I raise the rent this year? It’s not always a simple answer (especially with new rules possibly on the horizon).There’s talk of a new rule that would... read more >>

I started with a standard rental property, nothing fancy, just a solid home in a good location. Instead of keeping it as a long-term rental, I decided to furnish it and list it as an Airbnb. That one change brought in around $40,000 a year in short-t... read more >>

Here's why Zillow is a nightmare for landlords. Prospective tenants can upload their application right into the Zillow platform. But Zillow does not verify the information that was uploaded as real. So they can just go online, upload copies of th... read more >>

Here's how I increased my property value and increased my monthly income. So I have a rental property that I have furnished. So it's an Airbnb and I make about $40,000 income a year. And then I added an ADU, which brings in another $30,000 a ... read more >>

Here are two ways to add instant money to your rental property investment. One, add a Tesla charger. Number two, add an ADU, alternative dwelling unit, to your already existing property. Your ADU allows you to have double income on the same piece of ... read more >>

Here's three things you need to know about the hottest real estate trend in Charlotte. One, your ADU, an alternative dwelling unit, has to have a roofline that's either lower or equal to the main house. Number two, you cannot exceed the squar... read more >>

If you want to get into the midterm rental, that's like the traveling nurse or the executives that is going to be renting for two to three months, then this is the option. The answer is furnished ADU, alternative dwelling unit, that you can put o... read more >>

Here's a tip for all landlords and property owners. Have you thought of installing an EV charger at your home? One, it'll create a better clientele. Two, you can charge more rent and it's just offering great convenience to your renters, s... read more >>

Here is why I don't use Zillow to rent out my properties. Prospective tenants can upload their application right into the Zillow platform. But Zillow does not verify the information that was uploaded as real. So they can just go online, upload co... read more >>