Property Management Blog

5 Ways to Improve Curb Appeal of Your Investment Property

By Innovate Realty & Property Management Wednesday, April 10, 2024

Curb appeal counts. It's the first impression your property makes on potential renters. If you want to find highly qualified tenants quickly and if you want to rent your property out for the most money possible, you need to invest in some impressive curb appeal. We are sharin...

Should I Sell My Home Or Rent It Out?

By Innovate Realty & Property Management Wednesday, March 27, 2024

Have you decided to move out of your home? Maybe you're leaving the area or perhaps you're keeping your eye on another home you'd like to buy. Maybe your life is changing and you're getting married or the kids are out of the house or it's time to downsize. Wha...

How to Maintain Your Investment Property Over Time

By Innovate Realty & Property Management Wednesday, March 13, 2024

A long term real estate investment is the best way to establish real wealth and set yourself up for impressive returns and earnings. Holding a property will allow you to gather more equity and make more money when you do eventually sell. It will come as no surprise that the large...

Steps to Becoming a Landlord in Philadelphia

By Innovate Realty & Property Management Wednesday, February 28, 2024

Renting out a Philadelphia property can be an outstanding opportunity for anyone who wants to earn consistent and recurring rental income while their asset grows in value. Being a landlord isn't for everyone, though, and if you're not sure where to start, we can help. As ...

Landlord's Guide to Normal Wear and Tear

By Innovate Realty & Property Management Wednesday, February 14, 2024

What does normal wear and tear look like? It's a term that is thrown around a lot, whether we're talking about worn clothing, cars that look their age, or rental properties. Normal wear and tear is the gradual deterioration of a property due to its intended usage. This mi...

A Tenant Damaged My Property, Now What?

By Innovate Realty & Property Management Wednesday, January 31, 2024

If you are renting out a property, it is important to know what to do if a tenant damages your rental home. This will always be frustrating for you to deal with, and the cost of repairing that damage will likely fall to you initially, until you can recover funds from the security...

Why a Move-in Property Condition Checklist is Important

By Innovate Realty & Property Management Wednesday, January 17, 2024

A move-in property condition checklist is an essential tool for anyone who has tenants living in their investment property. This checklist will create a clear record of the condition of the rental property at the time when a tenant moves in. With a move-in property condition chec...

Common Eviction Mistakes Rental Landlords Must Avoid

By Innovate Realty & Property Management Wednesday, January 3, 2024

One of the biggest rental property mistakes a landlord can make is not properly preparing for an eviction. This is an expensive mistake, and not preparing for an eviction will result in extra costs and longer delays. Evictions involve complex legal procedures, and if you're n...

How Can a Property Manager Save You Money?

By Innovate Realty & Property Management Wednesday, December 13, 2023

When it comes to leasing, managing, and maintaining your Philadelphia rental property, you may be considering whether or not to hire a professional property manager. For experienced real estate investors, this question does not require a lot of thought. Investors know that proper...

Renovations That Add Value to Your Investment Property

By Innovate Realty & Property Management Wednesday, November 29, 2023

One of the best ways to increase the value of your Philadelphia investment property is by making renovations. In the current economy, with inflation pushing up prices for everything, approaching renovations can feel challenging and potentially expensive. If you have a budget, how...