Should you use in HOAs in house maintenance company for your rental property?

Hi, there! Joe White here from Grow Property Management, your trusted property management company in Philadelphia. As a property management company owner in Philadelphia, we’ve seen firsthand the complexities that can arise when dealing with large Homeowners Associations (HOAs). Some of these HOAs have established their own maintenance companies, which can serve as a profit […]

Will a Property Management Company Allow a Property Owner to Make Own Repairs?

  Hi, there! Joe White here from Grow Property Management, your trusted property management company in Philadelphia. There recently was a concern by a viewer, David, regarding property owner making own repairs. As a property management company, it’s important to understand that we restrict owners from interacting with tenants or handling repairs primarily to protect […]

How do you know if your property management company is managing your rental property correctly?

Hi, there! Joe White here from Grow Property Management, your trusted property management company in Philadelphia. Meredith recently asked a question that many people have about evaluating property management companies: how do you know if they’re doing their job effectively? Initially, the answer seemed intuitive—if you feel secure and trust the company, they’re likely doing […]

Is your rental property renovation going to be sustainable?

Hi, there! Joe White here from Grow Property Management, your trusted property management company in Philadelphia. As a property management company, we’ve been noticing a significant shift in the quality of renovations, and we wanted to share some thoughts on the topic. Recently, around 75-80% of the new properties we manage are either new construction […]

When a repairman needs multiple visits to fix something in a rental property

Hi, there! Joe White here from Grow Property Management, your trusted property management company in Philadelphia. We want to talk about something that often frustrates property owners: multiple visits from technicians to repair issues at rental properties. Recently, we had an owner get unreasonably upset over a repair, and while that’s not uncommon for a […]

How do you get a Philadelphia rental license step by step instructions

Hi, there! Joe White here from Grow Property Management, your trusted property management company in Philadelphia. Getting a Philadelphia rental license, rent suitability certificate, or lead safety test is a hot topic among property owners, primarily because of the significant repercussions if you fail to comply with the city’s regulations. Non-compliance can lead to fines, […]

What are the repercussions not getting a Philadelphia rental license for your rental property?

Hi, there! Joe White here from Grow Property Management, your trusted property management company in Philadelphia. We want to talk about the potential repercussions you might face if you don’t legalize your rental property in Philadelphia by not obtaining a rental license and ensuring compliance with city regulations. This isn’t legal advice – we’re not […]

When the security deposit doesn’t cover the tenant damage

Hi, there! Joe White here from Grow Property Management, your trusted property management company in Philadelphia. There are times when the tenant causes more damage to a rental property then the security deposit can cover. We’ve been looking at a few properties in distressed neighborhoods, and one thing we have noticed is that these properties […]

Tenant move out inspections tip – always get a general picture of the appliance or the room

Hi, there! Joe White here from Grow Property Management, your trusted property management company in Philadelphia. Tenants are required to report immediately any needed repairs in the rental property to prevent the damage getting worse & more costly for the property owner. Small inexpensive problems, become large, very expensive problems. When a tenant moves out […]