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Investing for Equity vs. Cash Flow: Which Is More Important?

January 12, 2021

Another GREAT piece from our friends at BiggerPockets. We side more on the cashflow-is-king-and-if-value-goes-up-faster-than-inflation-then-great! kind of company. But it really [...] Read more

How to Avoid Mail Tampering With Your Residents

January 5, 2021

Believe it or not, this comes up more often than anyone would guess. Knowing how to properly handle mail intended [...] Read more

Why Evaluations Should Be Conducted on a Regular Basis

December 21, 2020

It’s no secret that property management can be overwhelming for some, especially if you are doing it on your own. [...] Read more

Why You Need an Energy Audit for Your Rental Properties

December 7, 2020

Advancements in residential construction technologies have created a strong demand for energy-efficient homes. As more homeowners and rental property owners [...] Read more

Can I Afford a Pittsburgh Property Management Company?

November 23, 2020

Pittsburgh property management is a complex job. Rental property brings its own bag of financial risk. A key consideration is [...] Read more

What is the Definition of a Bedroom?

November 9, 2020

Umm, where people sleep? But if you ask my 10-year-old son that is our bathtub. In his school clothes. With [...] Read more

When a Resident Passes Away

October 26, 2020

What to Do When a Resident Passes Away Rental homes bear witness to the entire scope of human life. From [...] Read more

‘Just Cause’ Evictions

September 28, 2020

Evictions are never pleasant. The reasons for eviction vary dependent on the individual or situation. With “no-cause” evictions being targeted [...] Read more

5 Things Investors Should Avoid When Using a Property Management Company

September 15, 2020

1. Being Involved with Marketing and Screening Many owners want to have a say in picking their tenant because they [...] Read more

Growing Your Wealth with Off-Market Real Estate Deals

September 1, 2020

A strong real estate market is good news for property owners, but it can make finding good deals on investment [...] Read more

PERFECT Investment Properties

August 17, 2020

The search for the PERFECT rental property is doomed to end in failure. Why? Because if you are nervous about [...] Read more

Vinyl Plank Flooring Vs. Carpet

July 27, 2020

Choosing the best type of flooring for your rental property can be a challenge. There are many factors to consider, [...] Read more

7 Ways to Communicate Better With Your Residents

July 6, 2020

They say that you can’t over-communicate with someone. In the case of your rental residents, it’s perhaps even more true. [...] Read more

Should You Upgrade to Central Air?

June 24, 2020

The decision to upgrade a rental home to central air conditioning is one that must be made on a case [...] Read more

Pittsburgh Property Owners: What You Need to Know About Lead Based Paint

June 9, 2020

Lead poisoning has become a more common occurrence across the nation, especially in young children. The EPA has found that [...] Read more

Happy Tenants = Tenant Retention = Happy Property Owners

May 29, 2020

Keeping clients happy is key to the success of any business. Think of your residents as an unofficial business partner; [...] Read more

Pittsburgh Property Management Dangers: The Risks of Neglecting Background Checks

May 12, 2020

As a Pittsburgh Property Management Company committed to helping clients reduce risk, a recent study conducted by the Real Property Management [...] Read more

COVID-19 City Council ‘Meetings’

April 28, 2020

As a property owner, you have many things to worry about: evaluating the rental market, preparing and maintaining your rental [...] Read more

COVID-19 and Spring Cleaning for Landlords

March 26, 2020

The recent COVID-19 global pandemic has affected everyone here in Pittsburgh, PA. Many businesses have been forced to shut down, [...] Read more

Gov. Wolf orders non-life-sustaining businesses to shut down

March 19, 2020

Gov. Tom Wolf has ordered the closure of all non-life-sustaining businesses at 8 p.m. Thursday in an effort to slow [...] Read more

Pet-Friendly Renting can Increase Rent Revenue

March 2, 2020

As a residential rental property owner, your goal is to add to your cash flow by increasing revenue and decreasing [...] Read more

Enforcing the Lease – Part 2: Unauthorized Pets

February 3, 2020

As a rental property owner, you understand that pets can mean a great deal to your renters. Especially in the [...] Read more

Pittsburgh Finds that Rent is the New Buy

January 20, 2020

The trending preference of renting over buying is good news for property owners in the Pittsburgh area. In fact, the [...] Read more

Is Having a Real Estate Investing Partner a Good Idea?

November 29, 2019

There are both pros and cons to bringing a partner into your residential real estate investing portfolio. Inviting a partner [...] Read more

Get Those Expenses Back on Track!

November 12, 2019

When a marital relationship is in a state of disrepair, oftentimes the couple will seek out marriage counseling to get [...] Read more

Are You Renting to A “Hoarder”?

October 29, 2019

Though hoarding has been a hidden disorder for several years, in 2013, the American Psychiatric Association officially recognized hoarding as [...] Read more

Peduto 2020 Budget: No Real Estate Tax Increase

October 3, 2019

Great news for investors and residents alike! https://triblive.com/local/pittsburgh-allegheny/peduto-proposes-606-million-operating-budget-for-2020-with-no-real-estate-tax-increase/ Read more

Enforcing the Lease – Part 1: Occupancy

September 30, 2019

Enforcing the Lease: Over Occupancy As the owner of single-family rental homes, you will often find it difficult to gauge [...] Read more

Are You Overpaying for Landlord Insurance?

September 18, 2019

A quality landlord insurance policy is absolutely essential for any rental property owner. But if you haven’t recently compared your [...] Read more

How to Avoid Legal Problems when Residents Abandon Property

August 19, 2019

When a tenant moves out, they sometimes leave things behind. There are many stories about tenants who leave a rental [...] Read more

Useful Life and Property Damage: What Landlords Need to Know

August 6, 2019

It's a common scenario: a resident has moved out of a rental home, leaving the property a mess or damaged. [...] Read more

Mastering the Art of the Rent Increase

July 22, 2019

Landlords know that part of effectively managing a rental home and keeping it profitable year after year is keeping up [...] Read more

When Can a Resident Legally Break a Lease?

July 15, 2019

For many property owners, the ideal resident is one who commits to a long-term lease on their rental home and [...] Read more

Contractors, Contractors, Contractors…

June 24, 2019

What to do about contractors. We love em, we hate em (okay, maybe mostly hate). But we may be the [...] Read more

Multi-Family Units vs. Single-Family Homes

May 29, 2019

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT MULTI-FAMILY VS. SINGLE-FAMILY RENTAL PROPERTIES For a new real estate investor, the question of [...] Read more

Should I Put My Rental into an LLC?

May 13, 2019

To LLC, or not to LLC, that is the question... We get this question quite a bit. There are a [...] Read more

Immigrants Are Everywhere!

April 30, 2019

And we love them! But just like everyone else, we need to make sure we do a thorough background check [...] Read more

Should I Furnish My Rental?

April 15, 2019

For property investors with single-family rental homes, the question of how much to include with a property is an important [...] Read more

Proactive Ways to Keep from Being Sued by Your Residents

April 1, 2019

Among the costs that come with being a landlord, legal fees are an expense that few ever set aside in [...] Read more

Older Homes Versus Newer Homes: Which Make Better Rental Properties?

February 25, 2019

Within the world of single family rental properties, there is, in fact, quite a range of investment options. Investors may [...] Read more

3 Simple Steps to Avoid Resident Turnover

February 5, 2019

Resident turnover is an automatic cash flow killer. All of the administrative and advertising costs and the maintenance work to [...] Read more

What to Look for in a Single Family Residence Investment

November 26, 2018

When it comes to buying investment properties, single family homes often provide a great option. They tend to be in [...] Read more

Reclaim Your Weekend: How Much is Your Time Worth?

August 16, 2018

Is managing your rental property yourself worth it? Have you calculated the actual costs to see the pros and cons [...] Read more

Make Prospective Tenants Fall in Love with Your Property

March 1, 2018

It’s the time of year where love is in the air. How can that love make your Pittsburgh property investment [...] Read more

Reasons Why It Is Better to Buy Rental Properties During Winter

December 30, 2017

Article by Bob Pifke When it comes to purchasing a rental property, there are plenty of factors you need to consider. [...] Read more

Financial Benefits of Using a Property Manager

November 7, 2017

Article by Michael Stone A good property manager is worth their weight in gold – especially if you are interested [...] Read more

Tenant Safety Tips from Real Property Management Pittsburgh

September 14, 2017

The safety and security of our residents are a top priority for RPM Pittsburgh. Safety is everyone’s concern any time [...] Read more

Real Property Management You Make the Call: Natural Disasters

September 11, 2017

Natural disasters occur every year and misplace thousands of people, many whom are tenants in rental properties. What is the [...] Read more

The 6 Best Ways to Minimize Your Chances of a Lawsuit

August 31, 2017

Here is another great article I found on biggerpockets about the best ways to avoid a lawsuit. This has been our [...] Read more

Who is responsible for pruning-Landlord or Tenant?

August 14, 2017

Outlining who is responsible for landscape maintenance may or may not be in your lease agreement with your resident. Many [...] Read more

Pittsburgh Named One of the Top 5 Places to Buy a Rental Property in the Year 2017

August 2, 2017

Have you ever thought about investing in rental property? Look no further than right here in Pittsburgh, PA! Jessica Conflitti, [...] Read more

What’s More Costly: Rental Vacancies or Filling Rentals With Subpar Tenants?

June 13, 2017

This is a great article on the importance of finding the right residents. In most portfolios, vacancy is the biggest [...] Read more

Rental Property Investors: Are You Working Below Your Pay Grade?

May 29, 2017

Most rental property owners and investors forget what their time is worth. Based on Real Property Management research, the average [...] Read more

How to ‘Train’ Pet-Owning Tenants

May 8, 2017

Many landlords allow pets in their rental properties because of the associated benefits. However, allowing pets also comes with risks. [...] Read more

Property Owners: E-cigarette Smoking Policy in Single-Family Rental Homes

April 24, 2017

E-cigarette use is on the rise, and being touted as an effective means to quit smoking tobacco. It is easy [...] Read more

Retirement Income: Have You Considered a Rental Property?

April 3, 2017

Have you considered using a rental property as part of your retirement income strategy? If one buys the right property [...] Read more

Landlords: Pet Safe Landscaping for Your Single-Family Rental House

March 20, 2017

As a landlord, you have several good reasons to allow tenants to keep pets in your single-family rental home. Allowing [...] Read more

A Tax-Free Way to Trade up to a Higher Priced Rental Property Investment

March 13, 2017

Many rental property owners start by purchasing an inexpensive house as a rental property investment. Although this makes the investment [...] Read more

Self-Directed IRA Real Estate: Finance Your Next Rental Property Purchase

March 6, 2017

Many people are interested in investing in rental properties, but believe to do so requires a large amount of capital. [...] Read more

Down With PWSA: UPDATE

February 15, 2017

A lot of change is needed with PWSA. It's going to be a long haul. Hopefully, there will continue to [...] Read more

Down With PWSA!

February 3, 2017

Peduto Administration Seeking Outside Advisory Team on Restructuring the Pittsburgh Water & Sewer Authority http://pittsburghpa.gov/mayor/release?id=6973 Hallelujah! Many of you [...] Read more

Disputing Your Rental Property Value Assessment to Lower Tax Liability

January 14, 2017

If you're interested in trying to lower your tax liability, check out this article by Michael Stone from our corporate [...] Read more

Landlord Obligations This Fall

November 14, 2016

With summer fading into memory, many landlords are looking forward to snow removal and winter rain. But wait, did you [...] Read more

Rental Rates Continue to Rise Across United States

November 7, 2016

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Video: Is it Difficult to be a Landlord?

October 25, 2016

Is it Difficult to be a Landlord? Video Transcript Hello, I’m Greg Bacheller with Real Property Management. I’m here to [...] Read more

Should You Be a Landlord?

October 17, 2016

Are you considering becoming a landlord? Make sure that your strengths, personality, and schedule fit with the daily expectations and [...] Read more

You Care About Your Rental Property-So Do We.

October 10, 2016

Here is the latest Real Property Management video, which is about those who invest in rental properties. Video Transcript Narrator: [...] Read more

Household Maintenance Quiz

October 3, 2016

What’s your household maintenance IQ? How often do some common items require maintenance? Take our five question quiz at the [...] Read more

Five Simple Steps to a Rent Ready Home in Pittsburgh

September 19, 2016

Five Simple Steps to a Rent Ready Home Many property managers and landlords believe that a quick sweep through the [...] Read more

Rental Property Maintenance Myths

September 12, 2016

Rental Property Maintenance Myths There are several recurring rumors regarding rental repairs, and many misinformed myths misconstruing maintenance matters. While [...] Read more

Showing Rental Property

September 5, 2016

Showing Rental Property Having researched and followed applicable laws with regard to renting out your property, setting an appropriate rent [...] Read more

Water Heater Maintenance-Clean The Filter

August 29, 2016

Water Heater Maintenance – Clean The Filter Water heater maintenance is fairly straightforward, and many property owners know how to [...] Read more

The Cost of Property Management is Rising

August 22, 2016

The cost of property management is rising. The U.S. Department of Labor is changing the regulations for so-called “white collar” [...] Read more

Renting Out Your House | Property Preparation

August 15, 2016

After you have gone through the exercise of understanding your state and local laws with regard to renting out your [...] Read more

Renting Out Your Home | Initial Legal Concerns and Costs

August 9, 2016

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Rent Your Home, Help a Life | Tenants Grateful for Real Property Management Team

July 26, 2016

Treating residents living in our owners’ rental properties with respect and fairness is very important to Real Property Management offices. [...] Read more

Tenant Eviction Laws Quiz | What Must Be Included In Every State?

July 18, 2016

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Federal Fair Housing Act Quiz

June 20, 2016

What’s your knowledge of the Federal Fair Housing Act? Are you in compliance with tenant applications? Take our ten question [...] Read more

Video: What Can Real Property Management Pittsburgh Do For You?

June 13, 2016

Here’s a video describing what Real Property Management Pittsburgh can do for for property investors, and how Real Property Management [...] Read more

New HUD Guidelines Support Fair Housing Act

June 6, 2016

New HUD Guidelines for renting to persons with Limited English Proficiency. “It is not our differences that divide us. It [...] Read more

Simple but effective ideas to enhance curb appeal

May 31, 2016

Looking for ideas to enhance curb appeal at your rental property? A rental home with a nice curb appeal can [...] Read more

Leading Property Management Company Hopes to Add Approximately 40 New Offices this Year, Fuels Growth through Leadership and Technology Investments

May 16, 2016

Property Management Business Solutions, LLC, the franchisor of Real Property Management, the nation’s leading full-service property management organization, has been [...] Read more

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