Virginia Beach Property Management Blog

The Two Farmer’s Markets You Won’t Want to Miss This Summer

Looking to get the freshest fruits and veggies this summer? We’ll show you the two places you won’t want to miss—serving up delicious food and fresh seafood all summer long. That’s right, Virginia Beach is a bustling hub of activity, especially around its agricultural pro...

Best trees for summer planting in Virginia Beach

If you’re looking for a way to make your space more sophisticated, you should consider planting a small orchard along the perimeter of your property. Trees are excellent for the environment and give your tenant a more pleasant overall experience renting your space. You can also...

Top ways to celebrate summer in Virginia Beach

There’s really nothing quite as beautiful as a balmy summer day in Virginia. Our access to the Eastern Coastline gives us the gentle breezes and cooler temperatures that are perfect to get outdoors and explore. Virginia Beach features plenty of hidden gems that you can enjoy to...

Property Manager/Landlord: IE – Private Eye! Are Professional Tenants Getting One Over On You?

As Property Managers, we expect to get a lot of terrible applicants, but the “professional tenants” are getting smarter and smarter and are taking things to an all-time level to try to pull the wool over the eyes of potential landlord. In the Property Management world, we def...

Get outside this spring

Happy spring, Virginians! Now is the best time of the year, isn’t it? The weather is warmer, the skies are bluer and everything is in bloom. And after so many months of winter, we’re guessing you’re ready to get outside. But with so many great things to do in our area, you�...

With Inventory Declining and Sales Prices Increasing, What’s a Real Estate Investor to Do?

UPDATED 3/1/2021 As you can see, the craziness of the Hampton Roads real estate market in 2020 has just extended into 2021, with even less inventory which is driving prices up even higher. Sellers are clearly in the driving seat, forcing buyers to offer concessions such as ...

4 THINGS YOU MUST KNOW WHEN RENTING TO MILITARY TENANTS

Landlords often assume that a military tenant is golden! While it is a pretty safe bet that a military tenant will be consistent in paying on-time and taking good care of your property, as with every tenant segment, it is critical that landlords are thorough in their s...

DETERMINING THE RIGHT RENT AMOUNT

Landlords often focus so much on the monthly rent amount that they lose sight of total annual revenue. They make the mistake of starting with their mortgage amount and set the rent amount based on their mortgage plus property management and whatever other expenses they ha...

Emotional Support & Service Animals in Virginia

Disclaimer – I am not an attorney and am not providing legal advice. Always consult with an attorney familiar with your state laws before making decision related to fair housing. There is so much confusion among the landlord and even property management communities r...

The Unintended Consequence of Selling Your House – Subject To the Existing Mortgage”

This is a real-life scenario, but the names have been changed to protect the privacy of the individuals. Imagine my delight when I received a rental application from a sweet older couple who said they have lived in the same home for 20 some years. At first blush that sounds like ...