Category: Rental



Renting to College Students: Benefits and Disadvantages

Written By: on February 21, 2021 In the US, 55% of college students live in on-off campus rental housing. This segment comprises a bigger chunk compared to those who live in on-campus accommodations. College students also account for 12% of the total rental unit occupancies in the country in 2020. The Fair Housing Act indicates that for the most part, you can’t refuse to rent to people just because they’re college students. Some states also have very specific laws that can get landlords fined if they decide to decline a renter based on arbitrary characteristics. But should you open your 2-bedroom house for rent or any [...]
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Local Winter Preparation Tips for Landlords and Property Managers

Written By: on January 24, 2021

Cold weather maintenance and preparation are essential. It’s unlikely that landlords would want to deal with serious issues during winter. Preventive maintenance and care of rental properties can help maintain smooth operations in all residential properties, commercial places for rent, business properties for rent in Lower Bucks, Eastern Montgomery, Northeastern Philadelphia, and surrounding areas. Whether you own single-family homes or luxury apartments, wintertime means preventive maintenance time. Below are some key pointers for all landlords. Furnaces and Boilers Should Be Serviced Heating season means that furnaces and boilers will once again be put to the test. Your heating units should […]

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How to Maximize Rent & Profit Against Rental Properties

Written By: on December 27, 2020

Suppose you are a property owner or are engaged in property management in Willow Grove, Jenkintown, Eastern Montgomery, Bristol, and the surrounding areas. If that is the case, you’re probably constantly thinking of maximizing the rental properties’ profitability under your care. In addition to screening, you’re also in charge of essential activities like repairs for small business office spaces for rent, commercial places for rent, or commercial property rentals. Whether you have a three-bedroom house for rent or a two-bedroom house for rent, the game of maximizing profit remains the same. Thinking ahead improves your chances of overtaking overhead expenses […]

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Tenant Retention: What Makes a Good Tenant?

Written By: on December 13, 2020

At McSherry Property Management, we bring decades of experience to the forefront of making both property owners/landlords and tenants happy and comfortable. Part of the process of making sure that we don’t run into many conflicts is finding the best tenants for commercial spaces and residential vacancies. We manage properties in Northeastern Philadelphia, Eastern Montgomery, Lower Bucks, Jenkintown, and the surrounding areas. It is of utmost importance that the great reputation of the properties we manage matches the best tenants. It Starts with the Screening Process The screening process is central to finding good tenants. First, we require proof of […]

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