Pittsburgh Property Management Blog

Top Real Estate Investing Terms and Definitions

PF Admin - Tuesday, May 24, 2022

According to the 2020 census, 36% of occupied units in the United States are rentals.With such a large amount of rentals, it's no wonder that people are so interested in investing in real estate. But getting into it can feel like getting thrown into the de...

What is an Apartment Property Management Company?

PF Admin - Tuesday, May 10, 2022

Real estate makes up 16% of America's GDP. The market for property managers is worth nearly $5 billion. Managing a property on your own is difficult, and it gets even harder when you're putting it up for rent. Every unit has to be maintained and kept occupied fo...

Pennsylvania Eviction Laws: What You Need to Know

PF Admin - Tuesday, April 26, 2022

According to Princeton University, landlords file 3.7 million eviction cases in an average year. The pandemic brought some respite, but the PA Supreme Court closed the eviction protection moratorium in May 2020.Clearly, neither the tenant nor the landlord ever wants things to get...

What Is an Eviction Protection Declaration? A Closer Look

PF Admin - Tuesday, April 12, 2022

Evicting tenants is an unpleasant but sometimes necessary part of property management. Finding great tenants is the first step to success, but sometimes it's easier said than done.Have your tenants stopped paying rent? Have they violated their lease agreement or begun perform...

Pre Screening Questions for Tenants: A Quick Guide

PF Admin - Tuesday, March 22, 2022

Statistics show that over 10 million Americans earn some amount of income from renting real estate.Are you looking to get into rental housing? What will your process be for finding tenants to live there? How can you increase your odds of getting great people to rent from you?Tena...

How to Choose the Right Tenant Screening Company

PF Admin - Tuesday, March 8, 2022

A recent study found that 44.1 million Americans are renters. For many people buying a home is simply too expensive, so instead, people are left with the option to rent an apartment. As a landlord, you’ll need to know if an applicant has participated in previous crimin...

Support Animals in Rentals: What You Need to Know

PF Admin - Tuesday, February 22, 2022

Many people don't realize just how much value support animals provide in the United States alone. In 2019, there were almost 200,000 emotional support animals throughout the country. Being a support animal is a difficult job, and only about 1/3 of dogs are able to make it thr...

An Introduction to Real Estate Investing in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

PF Admin - Tuesday, February 8, 2022

Passive income from real estate investing is a wise retirement plan. With rents rising quickly, now's a great time to invest in Pittsburgh real estate.Even more, real estate is seen as one of the best hedges against inflation. You don't want to see the value of your savin...

How to Choose the Right Rental Property Management Agency

PF Admin - Tuesday, January 25, 2022

Pittsburgh is one of the top 50 places to rent in the US. With rents increasing by 5% year over year and increased desirability for renters, now is the perfect time to get started in rental property investment.Plus, there are ways to make the process easier. A rental property man...

For Rent by Owner: How to Rent Out Your Property Yourself

PF Admin - Tuesday, January 11, 2022

Did you know that over one-third of U.S. residents rent their homes? That's 42.9 million households.For many Americans, the cost of buying a house is out of reach, so they're looking to rent a home.Do you have real estate you'd like to rent? Perhaps you want to bring ...

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