Property Management Blog

Handling Tenant and Neighbor Disputes at Your Rental Property

By Innovate Realty & Property Management Wednesday, November 15, 2023

Hopefully, you're not afraid of conflict. Landlords, when renting out property in Philadelphia, are sometimes called upon to manage tenant disputes and complaints. Maybe they're upset because their neighbors are loud or their dogs are leaving messes in the common outdoor ...

Are You Ready to Become A Philadelphia Landlord?

By Innovate Realty & Property Management Wednesday, November 1, 2023

What does it mean to be a landlord? This title comes with different definitions for different people, depending on how you approach the management of your property and what kind of experience you have with leasing and maintenance. Some landlords are extremely hands-on. They want ...

How to Build Better Relationships with Your Tenants

By Innovate Realty & Property Management Wednesday, October 18, 2023

Tenant relationships can be tricky. You want to be a friendly and approachable landlord, but you also want to establish boundaries and make sure you're holding tenants accountable to the lease agreement and their responsibilities. Dealing with tenants isn't for everyone. ...

Investing in a Property Sight Unseen: What You Need to Know

By Innovate Realty & Property Management Thursday, October 5, 2023

Investing in a piece of real estate once meant that you had to be there, inside the property, inspecting its walls and foundation. Opening windows and testing appliances. You wouldn't think of paying all that money for a property without seeing it multiple times. Things have ...

Best Philadelphia Suburbs to Invest in Real Estate

By Innovate Realty & Property Management Thursday, September 14, 2023

Investing in Philadelphia offers a lot of options. Suburban parts of the city are especially desirable for investors, for their inventory of single-family homes, their large pool of tenants, and the quality of life that this part of our region provides. People love the northeast ...

How to Manage Your Property From Afar

By Innovate Realty & Property Management Thursday, August 31, 2023

Renting out a property, but you're not living in the same city? As people become more nomadic and remote, this is a common occurrence. Luckily, it's not that hard to do, especially if you're partnered up with a local property management company. We provide leasing, ma...

Benefits of Investing in Single-Family Homes

By Innovate Realty & Property Management Thursday, August 17, 2023

There's a lot to love about the real estate market in Philadelphia, and one of the things we really appreciate is the diversity in neighborhoods and property types. You can come to Philadelphia wanting to invest in single-family homes, new construction developments, high-rise...

Is It Time to Switch Property Management Companies?

By Innovate Realty & Property Management Thursday, August 3, 2023

Sometimes, change is good. It's invigorating and energizing, and it moves you into a new and better direction. It can be stressful, too, especially when we're talking about your investment properties. Switching from one Philadelphia property management company to another ...

Unexpected Costs of Owning a Rental Property

By Innovate Realty & Property Management Thursday, July 20, 2023

Whether you're buying a home, renting out a home, or simply shopping for all of the goods and services you've always needed, you'll likely come across some unexpected costs. It's frustrating, especially if you have not budgeted for them. Owning a Philad...

Communication You Can Expect From a Property Manager

By Innovate Realty & Property Management Thursday, July 6, 2023

A good rental experience starts with good communication. Your property manager should have plans in place to communicate with you and your tenants consistently and transparently. You need responsiveness and accessibility. You need to know your management team will be availa...