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Don’t Sell; Rent Your Fairfax VA Home

It’s time to move. Your house in Fairfax is great and all, but certain circumstances have necessitated that you make a move to southern Virginia, or Georgia, or California — i.e., somewhere not here.
To sell the Fairfax house is the logical thing to do.
So you think. Sure, selling is the popular option, but have you considered renting out your home in northern Virginia? It’s a big decision, to sell or to r

Northern VA Rental Market – How 2015 is Shaping Up

The time is right for many investors to jump back into the real estate market. There are a couple of market forces at work to make this happen. First rent prices are increasing. According to one study, a bit over 6% in 2014. By itself, this is not a good driver, but coupled with very low interest rates, it can be a great time to add a property to an investment portfolio. The northern Virginia area is a great place for landlords. Because of the proximity to Washington DC, the area has a huge
Yes, You Should Charge Your Adult Child Rent. Here’s Why.

We’ve all heard the stereotypes; millennials are lazy, and entitled. While there’s a bit of reality in every stereotype, it’s real talk time: This so-called ME generation, the twenty-somethings boomerang-ing back into their parents’ homes after college, saddled with tens of thousands of dollars in student loan debt, and who are only just now beginning to find stable employment as the economy regains its footing aren’t the ones to be blamed.
Their parents are.
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Beware the Ides of… Rental Horrors Could Happen to You!

Who is it in the press that calls on me? I hear a tongue shriller than all the music Cry "Caesar!" Speak, Caesar is turn'd to hear. Soothsayer: Beware the ides of March. Caesar: What man is that? Brutus: A soothsayer bids you beware the ides of March.
Beware the [day after] the ides of March.
No, we don't mean the George Clooney / Ryan Gosling, but March
Five Hot Tips for Financing Investment Property

The economy is rebounding in a big way, and many investors are once again thinking of claiming their corner of the residential real estate market. Now is as good a time as any, we say. While the market may be primed, the days of quick and simple financing are long gone. Tougher credit checks can make the process of securing a loan more difficult, but with a little ingenuity and a lot of organization, you too can make your dream of owning investment property a reality. If your time is now (HINT
Questions to Ask Potential Tenants, & Questions to Avoid

Your rental property is vacant, so you’re stuck paying two mortgages — that sounds like anything but fun — and you want to find a tenant as soon as possible. And you do mean A. S. A. P. You want to find a tenant so badly that you might even be willing to sign on the dotted line with the first candidate interested. But take a bit of advice from the pros at Real Property Management: Screen your potential tenants, and screen them all. By asking a few key questions, you’ll have a clearer pi
What Are My Inspection Rights & Responsibilities As a Landlord in Virginia?

The lease has been signed, the keys handed over: You now have a tenant, and your tenant has found a place to call home. As a first-time Virginia landlord, it is very important that you are familiar with your rights and responsibilities when it comes to entering, inspecting, and maintaining the property. First, and of primary importance is the move-in inspection. Develop a detailed, room-by-room checklist, and encourage your tenant to check the premises for any damage. You may want to walk throu
What To Consider When Choosing a Property Management Company

So you've decided to look into hiring a property management firm. But what are you looking for? This article provides a checklist. Cost: The first thing every landlord wants to know is "What's this going to cost me?" Most property management companies charge a percentage of gross rents. This percentage varies from 4% on up to 20%, so you'll want to compare several companies. The percentage also tends to drop based on how many units you own. Other Costs: Typically, maintenance, re
Renting in Northern Virginia

Finding the right property management company is not always easy to do. If you have a rental property in the northern VA area, we want to make your search and decision easy! Real Property Management Pros has the backing of a national organization but the know how of a local company to help you manage your property and associated challenges. Renting a Property in Northern Virginia Northern Virginia can be a challenging area to rent a house, townhouse or condo. Because the
Buy or Rent in Northern VA?

The current housing market is causing residents to question if it is better to buy or rent in Northern VA. With an improving market and lower interest rates, it can be a difficult choice. This recent article tackles which makes more sense financially. "According to the latest Existing Home Sales Report from the N

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We have been using Real Property Management Pros to manage our rental home for about 9 months now and have had a great experience. They had our house rented 2 days after listing with wonderful tenants. Recently the hot water …

Robert Dawson

I started the rental management process with the help of Selina. She was so kind, knowledgeable and thoroughly explained everything to me. Selina gave me peace of mind and she is who I trust with my home!…

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Cindy is a pleasure to work with. She has gone above and beyond to help us in several occasions whenever we needed something fixed in our rental. Thank you so much Cindy for your hard work.…

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I worked with Real Property Management Pros to secure a property in September 2021. Their staff was professional and very easy to work with. The application process was smooth and the final documents were delivered in a secure manner. I …

Jane Smith

I recently moved into one of their rental properties and the process was start to finish was seamless! The staff is wonderful and efficient- making it easy to get everything situated – including the utilities! Even when times were a …

Christina Slaughter

So I like the level of professionalism that comes with a company who is responsible for looking after a person’s property if they decide to rent. I am currently a tenant and the documentation and the steps that were taken …

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