Most of the people go on their own when it comes to the process of property management in Philadelphia. It can be easy if you have been into the property management business in the past but if you are a local person who has no past background in managing the property, then it can get […]
As a Philadelphia Property Management Company, our lease is perhaps the most important document we use. It is the legal agreement between my company and our tenant. An attachment to that lease, and therefore a part of that legal agreement is a set of house rules. The house rules are just what you think they […]
Virtually all people involved in managing a property for rent, understands the importance of having potential rental applicants screen for credit. This applies to professional Philadelphia Management Companies like ours, Landlords and Real Estate Agents. And in Philadelphia, its hard to find a tenant looking for a rental that doesn’t expect to have some form […]
How Accurate is the City of Philadelphia Property Assessment on Rental Property? Most property managers, real estate agents, and experienced real estate investors, often hear from clients or potential sellers how their property is worth a certain amount because their City of Philadelphia Assessment tells them so. Unfortunately, a property’s value is generally very different […]
City Councilman Allan Domb said he thought the city should look first at cutting spending and making government more efficient instead of raising taxes — and, in the future, should consider a revenue-neutral system. “Otherwise,” he said, “it’s a backdoor way of collecting taxes.” This is good news for Philadelphia Rental Property Owners. The less […]
From Philadelphia Mayor Kenney: “Now that the legal challenge is over, we’re moving full steam ahead with Philadelphia preK, community schools, and Rebuild, our plan to improve parks, rec centers, playgrounds, and libraries. We’ve already served 2700 kids in 2000 Philadelphia preK seats since 2017, and we’ll now be ramping up to 5500 seats. These […]
Just posted by Philadelphia Major Kenny: “We’ve increased L&I’s resources, and L&I is cracking down on dangerous properties, making Philadelphia a safer city for all. “The city’s decisive action is a sign that it is getting smarter and tougher about enforcing safety codes. L&I and the Philadelphia Law Department are seeking maximum fines and penalties […]
A typical, residential appraisal, on a single family home in Philadelphia, will typically range between $300 and $500 dollars. The fact that the property is an investment, or a rental property shouldn’t affect the cost. But a larger, more complex home, or one that has more units, like a duplex or a triplex might cost […]
One of my Property Management Clients asked me for clarification on the specifics on the home Inspection process and the Appraisal process. He wanted to know if these overlap in any way in regard to his Philadelphia Rental Property. Most rental property owners have had both a home inspection and an appraisal on each one […]
