Should You Accept a Low Credit Score Rental Applicant? Here’s How I Handle It
A low credit score doesn’t have to mean an automatic no. Here’s how I use a risk mitigation fee to safely approve borderline rental applicants in Philadelphia.
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How Accurate Is Zillow’s Rent Estimate? A Philly Landlord’s Honest Take
Zillow’s rent estimate is off by $100–$300/month more often than not. Here’s how a Philly property manager actually prices rentals — and reads Zillow data.
Can a Philadelphia Landlord Shut Off Utilities If the Tenant Won’t Pay? (Short Answer: No)
A Philadelphia landlord asked if he could shut off utilities to force out a non-paying tenant. Here’s why the answer is a hard no — and what to do instead.
How Hard Is It to Switch Property Management Companies?
Thinking about switching property managers? Here’s what actually happens behind the scenes — and why it’s almost never the owner’s problem to solve.
What Is a Philadelphia Rent Suitability Certificate?
Marsha asked what a Philadelphia rent suitability certificate actually is. Here’s what it covers, the 30-day rule, and how to get one fast.
What’s in Our Philadelphia Property Management Agreement
Joe walks through the Grow Property Management agreement — pricing, fees, why it’s non-negotiable, and why the top-reviewed Philly company is often the cheapest.
Property Management Companies Are Interviewing You Too
Most landlords don’t realize that property management companies are interviewing them right back — and one wrong question can get you disqualified on the spot.
Remember rental property management companies are also interviewing you during sales calls
Hi, there! Joe White here from Grow Property Management, your trusted property management company in Philadelphia. I remember recording that message while driving, apologizing for my sunglasses because the sun was bright. I said I’d take them off for the moment, but might need to put them back on. That small detail set the tone,
Rental Property Snow Removal Responsibility
Hi, there! Joe White here from Grow Property Management, your trusted property management company in Philadelphia. I’ve been noticing that we’ve had more snow than usual in Philadelphia this year, which has led to a common question from property owners about who is responsible for snow removal. From my perspective, the best way to handle
Showing a rental property before the tenant moves out.
Hi, there! Joe White here from Grow Property Management, your trusted property management company in Philadelphia. I just finished back-to-back conversations with a prospective property owner, and honestly, it was one of those situations where I actively tried to dissuade him from using our services. That’s not something I do lightly, but it became clear
