Delaware Realty Management Blog
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A New Way to Handle Rental Disputes
Landlords and tenants in Delaware now have a new way to handle rental disputes without coming into court. Experts say this new resource couldn’t have come at a better time. The Delaware courts have a backlog of 2,500 rent-related cases, and some of those are scheduled...
6 Dos And Don’ts Of Landlording
When owning rental property for cash flow and appreciation, it is crucial to know the proper way to run your business. A Texas-based property management company has some of the best 6 Do's And Don'ts Of Landlording I’ve seen 6 Do’s Of Landlording Knowing the Delaware...
Wearing a Mask with Clients
Real estate agents and landlords might have noticed that face masks make it more difficult to show their personality since the pandemic began. Wearing a mask with clients can conceal your expressions, hide your smile, muffle speech, and lead to misunderstandings...
Have You Talked to a Real Estate Agent Lately?
Have You Talked to a Real Estate Agent Lately? You may not get through by phone. According to Gord Collins at ManageCasa, “As the pandemic began to grip major cities in Pennsylvania, New York, and New Jersey, many able city dwellers started looking for rural safe...
Ten Steps to Take After a Fire
The news of houses burning in California also happens in Delaware. According to the Delaware Public Media, The Glass Fire burning in Northern California wine country has forced thousands from their homes, among them the residents of a tiny home village, built to help...
Some Repairs You Should Leave to the Professionals
The Cape Gazette published an article recently titled Home Renovations That Can Hurt (and Help) Property Value. It lists Remodels that Pay off in higher market value and higher resale price: Steel Doors, Solar Panels, New Siding, and Broadband Access. A subject of...
Farmland Asset Class
Two weeks ago we wrote about how you can now use oil and gas properties in 1031 Exchanges “The Delaware Statutory Trust for 1031 Exchanges.“ Now there’s an addition to property that can be used. DST Farms has formally launched as a sponsor of Delaware Statutory Trust...
Current Climate for Landlords and Covid-19
The uncertain state of the world today leaves many of us with questions about how to best proceed with our lives and businesses, says Nathan Miller at BiggerPockets. The current climate for landlords and Covid-19 means all, including renters, are navigating best...
The Delaware Statutory Trust for 1031 Exchanges
The latest Forbes Magazine has an article titled “Is Oil And Gas A Viable Replacement Property Opportunity For A 1031 Exchange DST?” What, I wondered, is a DST? “DST is the abbreviation for Delaware Statutory Trust. A DST is an entity which may hold the title for real...
Getting Your Home Ready to Rent
Many people with a second home decide to rent one house out. If you are in that situation, how do you go about getting your ready to rent? There are a baker’s dozen of steps you should take in getting a rental property ready to show to new prospective renters. “Rent...