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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

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

Landlords: Reasonable Pet Restrictions for Your Rental Property

July 10, 2017

Allowing tenants to have pets in your rental home can provide a number of benefits, but your pet policy should [...] 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

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Five Simple Steps to a Rent Ready Home

September 19, 2016

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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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