Delaware Realty Management Blog
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Why You Should Hire a Tenant Screening Service
Did you know that a whopping 30% of Americans have poor or bad credit? This is just one of the red flags you'll need to watch out for when screening potential tenants. The tenant screening process is one of the most important steps in successfully generating an income...
Everything to Consider When Choosing a Property Management Service
According to reports, there are almost 310,900 property management companies in the US. If you're on the hunt for a property management service, it can be hard to know which one to pick. If you don't vet your property manager options carefully, you could put your...
7 Important Tips for Renting Out Your Home in Delaware
Are you considering renting out your home? Renting out a house is a great way to bring in some extra income. But being a landlord definitely has its challenges. From finding good tenants to developing a lease agreement to collecting rent each month, there's a lot to...
How to Be a Good Landlord: 6 Qualities to Have
Did you know that over 10% of the American population moves every year? If you're running one or more apartment complexes, it's important to make sure that tenants stay as long as possible. After all, a full property means a full wallet. This is why the role of a...
How to Find the Perfect Rental Property To Invest In
Rents are rising across the country. In June, the median price for a 1 bedroom rental was up nearly 5% YOY. And 2 bedroom prices rose even further, climbing almost 7% above June 2020 rents. There's never been a better time to be a landlord. But before you can start...
Are Rental Properties A Good Investment for You? A Complete Guide
Are you wondering how you can make your money work for you rather than you working for your money? The American dream has always been the entrepreneurial spirit. This is why more and more people are looking into renting properties. That way, instead of wasting away in...
Top 5 Features Remote Workers Look for in Rentals
I’m stunned. According to an Upwork study covered by NPR, the United States is eyeballing an influx of 14-23 million remote workers. It turns out there were a ton of people staying in their cities because of their proximity to their employment. Now that COVID-19 has...
Housing Supply
According to Zero Hedge, “For 2020, New Home Sales climbed to 811,000, the best level in more than a decade, and Housing Supply was down. Housing Supply As mortgage rates sank in March, the low rate environment gave the slow housing market a second wind. Thousands of...
Many Landlords Require Renters Insurance
Many landlords require Renters Insurance. They feel it is vital that a tenant's personal belongings are covered. However, we believe that landlords should require renters insurance on any new lease or lease renewal. Why? Renters insurance doesn't just protect tenants;...
Are You Working with a Rental Real Estate Agent?
Many real estate agents will gladly represent a renter searching for his or her next place to lease – Are you working with a rental real estate agent who’s familiar with rentals in your target area. That’s how we found our first rental house. The agent showed us the...