About Me

Hello and thank you for visiting my home page!  My goal is to provide you, or someone you know, with the best service and to take the stress out of managing your property.

I am a seasoned Property Manager and I would love to meet you to answer common questions you may have such as:

“What are the steps to getting my property ready and what repairs do I need to make?”

Not every home is in the same condition.  This is where we can meet at the property and discuss.  Generally, all systems and features of the home should be functioning properly and it should be cleaned and in a showable condition.

“How much rent can I ask for?”

A “Comparative Market Analysis” can be prepared for you which will show you what the current market is doing and what you can expect for rent.

“What criteria is used to select Tenants?”

The 3 main things we look at are Credit, Income and Landlord Reference.

“What if a Tenant doesn’t pay?”

This is very case by case but there are several measures we can implement depending on what the circumstances call for.  Think of it as a scale from mild to extreme with court action and eviction being the final straw.  I have experience with all of this and we retain a team of lawyers that can back you. 

“What happens when there are maintenance emergencies?”

When the “joys of home ownership” rear their ugly heads as they do, it is my utmost goal to be there to stop the bleeding and have everything fixed correctly and as soon as possible.  Our pool of independent, licensed and insured vendors are well versed in handling the smallest to the biggest of messes.   In addition to the traditional means of communication, we have an effective 24-hour maintenance call center that the Tenant can use.  I will be happy to share with you my recommendations in keeping a maintenance budget account for when issues arise. 

“Who takes care of maintenance?”

The people who are skilled in fixing whatever needs to be fixed!  These are professional local contractors that have proven themselves and built up repour over years of work and honesty.   We typically see “property manager” discounts due to the high volume of work that we send out to them and avoid companies that charge premium rates. 

“When do I have to say yes to pets?”

Believe it or not there are times that Virginia Fair Housing says you cannot say not to an animal and that is when the requirements are met that the animal is an Emotional Support Animal.  This is developing legislation that I keep my eye on each year.

“Do I need to ever be there to sign documents with the Tenants?”

I will be there to take care of all the signing for you!

“How much is kept for a deposit?”

Typically a deposit is equal to 1 month’s rent.  More deposit can be collected due to pets, bad landlord reference, poor credit, etc.  Virginia Law prohibits the deposit to exceed 2 month’s rent.

What are some of the benefits to renting out your home?

Tax Deduction Benefits

Double Mortgage Payments

Waiting to Sell at Prime Market Time

Potential Cash Flow

Diversified Investment Portfolio/Retirement

Renting your home is a great way to protect your investment and keep the option open to sell when you are ready