Property Management Blog

Navigating the Resident Portal

By Mike Lautensack Friday, September 10, 2021

After receiving many questions relating to paying fees online, accessing HOA documents and forms, and how to contact the manager of the community, I have decided to put together this brief, yet detailed, tutorial on how to navigate the resident portal. Just about everything relat...

HVAC Mistakes that Property Managers Make in Philadelphia

By Mike Lautensack Tuesday, September 7, 2021

There are plenty of ways to lose when it comes to HVAC systems in Philadelphia. That’s why it’s important to be aware of mistakes that HVAC managers make. Read this quick list of HVAC mistakes that property managers make in Philadelphia to help you save money in ...

Fire! What Now?

By Paul Joslin Thursday, August 26, 2021

Fire. It’s a natural disaster that can happen for any reason. What steps need to be taken during and after a fire or other disaster hits your house or building? Even before the unexpected occurs, what should you do to prepare yourself?The number one priority is...

Update: Rental Rates up Over 10% and Real Estate Prices up 18%

By Mike Lautensack Wednesday, August 25, 2021

Rental rates continue to accelerate and are up over 9% for 1 bedroom and 11% for 2 bedrooms. Real estate prices are also moving much higher and single family homes are up over 18% nationally. It continues to be great time to be a real estate investor.

What is Your Time Worth? Hire vs DIY!

By Elisha Heebner Friday, July 30, 2021

If you have a rental property or are an investor with several units/properties, it can be financially rewarding. You may have also discovered (or will discover) that property management requires a lot of time, commitment, and effort. These reasons are why people choose to hire a...

Section 8: Don't Hate

By Elisha Heebner Friday, July 23, 2021

Interested in dipping your toe in the section 8 pool? Understanding the process is the first step.Section 8, what is that? Sometimes it gets a bad rap, but it’ s a federal program that allows private landlords to rent properties at a fair market rate to qualified, low-inco...

Del Val Tech Toolbox

By Elisha Heebner Friday, July 16, 2021

When thinking about what makes a property management company successful, one will often hear mention of a company’s ability to follow market trends, property improvements, knowledge of the ever-changing legal landscape and more. While these are all extremely important, wha...

Moratorium and Money

By Elisha Heebner Friday, July 9, 2021

VLOG Moratorium & MoneyThe eviction moratorium for the nation expires at the end of July and will not be extended. There is still help for tenants through the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP). The ERAP has $569 million in housing aid with an additional $278 mi...

Real Estate Investors: Is this the best real estate market EVER!

By Mike Lautensack Thursday, June 17, 2021

Home prices are surging and up over 20%Days on market are down by over 50% in last year.Homes for sale are way down and inventory of homes is very lowRental rates are up about 5.5% in last year and accelerating higher.Mortgage rates are low at 3.05% and Fed will keep low for year...