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Resident Communication – 7 Tips to Communicate Better With Your Residents

September 21, 2022

7 TIPS TO COMMUNICATE BETTER WITH YOUR RESIDENTS They say that you can’t over-communicate with someone. In the case of [...] Read more

Pet Friendly Renting can Increase Rent Revenue

August 3, 2022

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

Going on Vacation? Take These Steps to Protect Your Property

July 21, 2022

Are you in between tenants for your rental property? Leaving on vacation soon? Making sure your rental property is safe [...] Read more

Rental Rates Aren’t Everything

June 20, 2022

Pop Quiz, hot shot! What is the best indicator of real estate investor profitability? (Answer is at the bottom of [...] Read more

UPDATE: Judge orders hold on Pittsburgh’s rental registry

May 23, 2022

Hello all! Just a follow-up from a previous blog post about this article concerning the AAMP suing the city of [...] Read more

When to Get Involved in a Resident/Neighbor Dispute

May 9, 2022

Managing a rental property means taking on a variety of roles. Depending on how involved you are day-to-day, a property [...] Read more

RPM Pittsburgh is Ranked Top 3 For The Third Year in a Row!

April 21, 2022

Who has 28 thumbs and just won "Top 3 Property management in Pittsburgh, PA" for the THIRD year in a [...] Read more

Do You Want a Good Property Management Company? Or a Great One?

April 11, 2022

Great article from our friends at Entrepreneur. You can find it here. Check out our reviews online and call us [...] Read more

Which Landscaping Upgrades Offer the Best Returns?

March 17, 2022

When it comes to single-family rental homes your exteriors matter. Creating attractive landscaping around your homes is an important part [...] Read more

5 Packing Tips for the Reluctant Mover

February 28, 2022

While a move can be the biggest adventure in your life, it’s not something that people look forward to doing. [...] Read more

Find the Right Property Management in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – Top Three Things to Look for!

November 29, 2021

How To Find The Right Pittsburgh Property Management Company for You You own rental property - what an exciting investment! [...] Read more

Why Investing in Real Estate is Better than Stocks

November 15, 2021

Great article from our friends at Think Realty on why investing in real estate is better than stocks. Thanks for [...] Read more

Critical Economic Indicators Are Fluctuating—Are Real Estate Investors Affected?

October 30, 2021

This is a GREAT article from our friends at BiggerPockets. Also, their conferences are top notch. Highly recommend them if [...] Read more

Screening Update: Introducing Findigs!

September 13, 2021

As our current property owners already know, we place high priority on our screening process. Responsible residents are absolutely vital [...] Read more

When Residents Divorce

March 16, 2021

Life can be unpredictable for anyone, including for our residents. When relationships don’t work out and there are leases involved, [...] Read more

Costs of Showing a Rental Property in Pittsburgh

February 1, 2021

Showing your rental property in Pittsburgh Having researched and followed applicable laws with regard to renting out your property, setting [...] 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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