Investor Education

5 Investment Management Tips for Commercial Property Owners

Real estate is a solid investment. It consistently outperforms inflation and "safe" alternatives, including stocks. Real estate is often solid even during a recession.One thing real estate shares with other types of investments is that it requires some basic knowledge a...

The Role of Commercial Property Managers: Key Responsibilities and Skills

Commercial real estate transactions in 2022 totaled over $1.14 trillion.You can make a lot of profit from commercial real estate, but you need to manage it effectively to do so. This isn't easy, and if you're just getting started as a real estate investor, you might not e...

What Does a Community Association Management Company Do?

Nearly 90 percent of those living under a community association management company told a recent Community Foundation Association Research survey that it's been a good experience. Many choose a community HOA because they can avoid doing certain tasks and enjoy one set of stan...

4 Benefits of Hiring HOA Management Services

Nearly thirty percent of Americans reside in a community with HOA management services, according to the Foundation for Community Association Research. Community association managers take charge of running many of the day-to-day functions of your neighborhood. They are the leader ...

How to get a Commercial Activity License Philadelphia

Be sure when starting this process that everything matches. The name on the deed of your property should match the name under which you are registering for your Tax ID and Commercial Activity License. If they don't you will run into errors and have to begin the process again....

3 Things to Consider Before Starting a Short-Term Rental

In Philadelphia, short-term rentals are considered limited lodging rentals with up to a 30-day maximum length of stay. This type of rental property is much different than leasing a long-term property.If you prefer short-term over long-term rentals, then you need to consider these...

Eviction Protection Plans for Rental Properties in Philadelphia

Did you know that over 47% of homes in the Greater Philadelphia area are occupied by renters?As a landlord or property manager, protecting yourself and your rental property is vital. In Philadelphia, eviction protection plans can provide a safety net when handling problematic ten...

What’s this New Lead Test Law in Philadelphia?

If you own rental properties in the city of Philadelphia, you may have trouble renewing your rental license if you do not have a Lead Free or Lead Safe Certification. Starting in October, 2020, some zip codes within the city required one of these certificates in order to renew yo...

Learn more about the Required City of Philadelphia Certificate of Rental Suitability

Did you know that if you own a rental property in the city of Philadelphia, you must provide your tenants with a Certificate of Rental Suitability within 60 days of the start of their lease? On this Certificate, you as the owner sign and certify that you have provided the tenant ...

How to Properly Cap a Window

Many of the properties we manage are within the city of Philadelphia. As such, we encounter many older buildings. A common is we see with them is improperly capped windows allowing water to infiltrate or deteriorate the building. When capping windows, care should be taken to en...