Property Owner

Those home improvement tv shows make buying and selling real estate look so easy, don’t they? You find a dirt-cheap property that needs some minor fixing up, take a sledgehammer to the ugly 1970’s era cabinets and replace them with inexpensive open-concept shelving. Pry up the sheet vinyl floors and rip up the ugly stained […]

You’ve purchased your first Raleigh investment property. You’re ready to embark on a journey as a landlord. There are many things you’ll need to consider. The first thing you’ll want to pay close attention to is the property lease agreement. It’s vitally important to ensure your lease clearly and legally outlines key requirements and restrictions of

Imagine this rental property scenario: You have a tenant who suddenly becomes late on rent payments, or worse stops paying altogether. You begin eviction proceedings but before the case goes to court the tenant settles up. They pay their late rent, along with other related fees outlined in their lease agreement. This includes legal fees and court

[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.4.1″] Just like your own home, your rental property is subjected to daily wear and tear that takes its toll on its overall condition over time. We’re not talking about major, costly damage that must be fixed so the property can be considered habitable. Instead, these are minor, inexpensive fixes that can

[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.4.1″ text_font=”Arial||||”] So you are trying to decide if to hire a property management company. Acting as your own property manager creates a lot of work to be done. From marketing the property, to selecting the right tenants, handling maintenance requests, to filing eviction notices, there is always a task sitting on

[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.4.1″] Is property management something you want to do full time, or is it a side venture? Have you considered everything you would face in leasing out rental property in the Raleigh area? Professional Knowledge How well do you read and comprehend laws and town regulations? North Carolina General Statutes, chapter 42

If you are a landlord, chances are you have heard a lot about the new tax bill that was passed in 2017 under the name “Tax Cuts & Jobs Act”. There have been many opinions, conspiracies, fictions and confusion by landlords across the country as they grapple with how the tax bill will affect them