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A strong real estate market is good news for property owners, but it can make finding good deals on investment […]

Within the world of single-family rental properties, there is, in fact, quite a range of investment options. Investors may debate […]

Raleigh is one of the 100 best places to live in the country in 2019, according to a study from […]

Each year, Real Property Management gathers information about current real estate market indicators to create an economic outlook for landlords […]

The summer months bring with them the busy rental season and a high rental home turnover. As a rental home […]

Single-family rental homes are subjected to a lot of wear and tear. Even with the most conscientious residents, the home’s […]

As a rental property owner, one of your top priorities is protecting yourself from loss. Real estate is a smart […]

Smart investors know that not all investments are created equal. Some are relatively safe but yield low returns; others may […]

What could be worse than paying a large sum of money to secure a rental property, packing all your stuff […]

When it comes to buying investment properties, single family homes often provide a great option. They tend to be in […]

Spring is in full swing, and it’s time to look at maintenance needed for the exterior of your rental home. […]

By the time they turn 30, Millennials have paid $92,600 in rent. Young adults spend about 45 percent of their […]

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5 Ways Real Estate Wins Big Where Stocks Fall Short People will always need a place to live. There will […]

During the winter months, many properties see their lowest rental rates, negatively affecting the overall cashflow for the owner. In […]

Adding solar panels to the roof, or plumping up the insulation to preserve more heat or air conditioning are a […]

RALEIGH This is the year to invest in the Raleigh housing market, according to “Zillow’s Hottest Housing Markets for 2018.” […]

Is a landlord obligated to provide window coverings, such as drapes, shades, and blinds, for a single family rental? The […]

Knowing When to Spend Money Will Make You Money The new year is upon us and this is a good […]

When you hand over the keys to what may be the most valuable asset you own, it is understandable for […]

Each year, Real Property Management SPV LLC, the franchisor of Real Property Management, forecasts the economic outlook for landlords and […]

Choosing interior paint colors can be tricky. Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is ensure your rental property will […]

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1. Grand Rapid, MI 2. Orlando, FL 3. Nashville, TN 4. Charlotte, NC 5. Salt Lake City, UT 6. Riverside, […]

In many parts of the country, when temperatures cool and the leaves start to fall, deep freezes and piles of […]

1. Sets rent rates A property manager assesses rental rates by researching the neighborhood. Besides investigating the rates of nearby […]

Seniors make great renters. They’re typically quiet, and because they tend to be on fixed incomes — meaning steady incomes […]

  1. Replace Cabinet Doors Most people consider replacing worn-out cabinets entirely. But you can replace just the cabinet doors with high-quality, […]

When I first started reading about energy efficient upgrades for rental property, I thought the idea was ludicrous, believing this […]

Many rental property owners start by purchasing an inexpensive house as a rental property investment. Although this makes the investment […]

You don’t have to obsess over every little fingerprint. Black stainless is the next big thing, or so appliance manufacturers […]

A regular rental property inspection is an invaluable service for your investment! Have you had a rental property inspection lately?  […]

Many people are interested in investing in rental properties, but believe to do so requires a large amount of capital. […]

Moving Checklist You may not be able to move mountains, but you can plan an organized move with a little […]

Have you ever been in a grocery store or at a sporting event and there was zero cell service? That […]

Investors with multiple rental properties often start with a single property. Back in the late 80s, Nancy had a friend […]

As a landlord, you have several good reasons to allow tenants to keep pets in your single-family rental home. Allowing […]

Most Americans find saving for retirement income difficult. Today, the key ways this is done is through Individual Retirement Accounts […]

What’s the latest hipster trend? According to one real estate company, it’s profiting from the housing markets in their havens. […]

Every year, one in every six Americans moves and the average American moves 11.7 times in his/her lifetime. With such […]

Spring is in the air, and you likely want to do outdoor activities, such as hiking, biking, flying kites. But […]

Managing a rental property is a full time job, and for those property owners who desire a little more free […]

The vast majority of single family rentals (SFR) are bought and sold by small investors. However, this “cottage industry” started […]

The Triangle has accrued another accolade – this time from U.S. News & World Report. Listed as “Raleigh & Durham,” […]

Lowering the tax liability on any ­residential property you own is well worth the effort if you have the opportunity. […]

At Local Market Monitor, we identify markets throughout the country where the climate is favorable for investors. We looked at […]

   ) Three things to keep in mind for 2017: the economy will grow at a slower rate, home prices […]

How good were our 2016 predictions? At the start of each year, the Real Property Management organization predicts the economic […]

Prepping your home for winter begins before the temperatures drop. By following these 10 steps, you will keep your family […]

Rental rates continue to rise across the country based on research from RentRange. The national average increase in the rental […]

Raleigh leads the mid-Atlantic states in terms of population growth in the next 25 years, according to projections issued Tuesday […]

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More people in Raleigh and North Carolina are buying homes using cold, hard cash, according to the latest report by […]

Those who keep track of estate markets know that they run in cycles of good times, not-so-good times and sometimes […]

Cary has landed among Money Magazine’s “ Best Places to Live 2016.” The annual top 50 list ranks cities based […]

To show a rental property to a new tenant, many first time landlords simply show up at the scheduled time […]

You have gone through the initial legal concerns and have your property preparation, so now it is time to get […]

So you have decided to make some extra money by renting out your home. Before making the leap, there are […]

What type of tax exemptions are available for property managers? Each and every year, landlords or property managers pay more […]

There is a delicate balance with property management. The number of tenants, issues and properties can become quickly difficult to […]

Raleigh ranks among the top 20 best cities to rent in, according to a study by WalletHub.  The study compared […]

It is always a good idea to pre-screen a potential tenant. Once a lease is signed, it can be difficult […]

1.  Ceiling fans make your skin feel cooler, reducing the need for air conditioning. Turn them off when you leave […]

Are you avoiding hiring a property manager because you think they are too expensive or don’t really do much? We’ve […]

What’s the latest in the property management industry? There are approximately 80,000 property managers in the United States. Approximately two-thirds […]

There has always been an issue with bad tenants. These are the ones who skip out on rent, destroy the […]

At Real Property Management Wake County, we hear from so many investors who have successfully built their future through buying […]

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  In the End, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends.   […]

The Raleigh-Durham area ranks as one of the best value propositions for investors of commercial real estate in the U.S., […]

Leading Property Management Company Hopes to Add Approximately 40 New Offices this Year, Fuels Growth through Leadership and Technology Investments […]

We at Real Property Management Wake County have a firm understanding of why you are interested in property management. As […]

1. Set Up Profiles on Multiple Review Sites Consider all the sites that are relevant to your business: Yelp, Angie’s […]

There comes a time in every landlord’s job when they must evict a tenant. It is a very difficult thing […]

Energy Star suggests changing your air filter every month, especially during the winter and summer months, when your HVAC unit […]

So, you’re interested in entering the real estate market and becoming the owner of an investment property. It can be […]

The average cost of tenant turnover runs between $2,500 to $3,500 depending on the area you live in, according to […]

Whether you’re renting out one property or many of them, you won’t be a landlord long before learning that dealing […]

Face it; difficult tenants are a part of the business. This is an unfortunate problem, but one that can be […]

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    Raleigh is the ninth-fastest growing city in the U.S. in 2016, and Charlotte is tied for 13th, according […]

The Raleigh-Durham area is No. 4 on U.S. News’ 2016 “Best Places to Live.” Rankings of the 100 most populous […]

Your roof has enemies, whether you know it or not. You might not think so. You might think your roof […]

When winter temperatures start falling and heating systems run for longer periods of time, follow these energy-efficiency tips to save […]

If you are interested in becoming a landlord, owning a few to a lot of properties, you may want to […]

With the cost of the priciest colleges now over $65,000 a year, and room and board costs increasing faster than […]

Cash is not king and renting is not evil MYTH: ALL DEBTS SHOULD BE PAID OFF BEFORE YOU SAVE Sure, […]

      Raleigh is No. 5 on a list of “America’s Next Boom Towns,” recently published by Forbes. The […]

North Carolina ranks No. 5 among the top moving destinations, according to the 2015 National Movers Study by United Van […]

The next time you attend a party or large gathering, look around at the group clusters that invariably form. Choose […]

If you are a home owner, the safety and cleanliness of your home along with its surroundings are very important […]

The Triangle has some of the happiest towns in North Carolina, according to a new report by entertainment and culture […]

Finally. It’s the most of the wonderful time of year, and we have passed Thanksgiving, so it is now acceptable […]

      Raleigh is the second-easiest U.S. city to find a job, according to a new report. In ” […]

“The next Silicon Valley” may seem like the name of a reality television series. In all seriousness, the competition to […]

If you have a rental property or are currently seeking a new home to rent, chances are you have heard […]

It is November and fall is here. With fall comes the first rain or snowfall of the season. It is […]

Sooner or later it’s bound to happen. Previous tenants move out and you find new tenants who want to move […]

Are you looking for a property management firm to help you better manage your rental properties? Putting your rental property […]

  Durham and Raleigh are among the most “recession-recovered” cities, according to a new report from personal financial website WalletHub. […]

  1) Austin, Texas   Austin is one of the top tech hubs — not just in Texas, but in the […]

Raleigh is currently the best market for rental real estate investment in the Southeastern U.S. and the sixth best market […]

Security deposits are money deposits to your landlord to help ensure your rent is going to be paid and other […]

         Confetti Toss to Real Property Management Wake County for recently being awarded Thumbtack’s most highly-rated business!  

Raleigh is on Forbes’ 2015 list of the 25 best places to retire. New to the annual list, the City […]

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When you hire a property manager to care for your properties and keep them full, you can expect them to […]

Saving your cash through 401(k)s and savings accounts are simple ways to build wealth, but the return isn’t as large […]

Rolesville is the fastest growing municipality in North Carolina and Cary is the fastest growing city with a population of […]

1.  Poole’s Downtown Diner 2.  North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences 3.  Raleigh’s Denim Workshop 4.  Trophy Brewing 5.   Videri […]

When you rent a home, there are some responsibilities you leave to the landlord rather than taking on yourself as […]

Your head is pounding, your arms are like jelly and you’re surrounded by more boxes than a packing factory – […]

Raleigh ranks No. 1 overall on a list of the top mid-sized “American cities of the future” for 2015-16 published […]

If you’ve recently watched HGTV, you may have gotten the urge the remodel your rental property. Or perhaps your commercial […]

Businesses often choose to rent office space rather than investing capital in buying a property. There are lots of good […]

The sad truth is that these days, good rentals are hard to come by. One of the reasons for this […]

Most tenants love having a swimming pool at their disposal.  Unfortunately, there’s a sinister side to pools, too; according to […]

Strengths: Vitality, jobless rate improvement, low business costs. Raleigh is, of course, part of North Carolina’s Research Triangle. It’s a […]

For years we have been warned about the looming, profound impacts that the aging of the U.S. population will have […]

It’s surprising how easy it is to lose sight of the important things in life. Busy schedules and weekly routines […]

Are the leftovers in your fridge starting to give off a funky scent? We know that all too well, so […]

While you may probably have heard the term property manager, you may not know exactly what they do. Property managers […]

When it comes to working for a small company, Raleigh is the second best place in the country to be. […]

Ten Secrets of Successful Real Estate Investors Since the housing crash of 2008, investing in real estate has made American […]

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