Sheryl Sitman talks to Alison Tulio, Esq. about why it makes sense to appeal your property taxes EVERY year. Alison specializes in property tax appeals across all states and explains why property assessors frequently get it wrong and what you can do to get your property re-assessed, no matter where you own property. ******Get a free property tax evaluation - just submit your property address  to https://www.incentertaxsolutions.com/partners/sheryl-sitman-at-landlords-conn  ******* For more great information about owning and renting property in the Philadelphia metro, subscribe to th ..read more

Landlords in the Philadelphia area know too well that there is a need to be proactive in keeping properties secure, especially when they are vacant. Learn about your options, what is available and how to keep your most valuable assets safe and secure ..read more

Many landlords manage their own properties and may save money in the short term, but they may be missing out on bigger profits and growth. Irfan Raza of Raza Homes became a full time investor in Philadelphia after working as a CPA because he was able to scale quickly by partnering with a good Property Manager. While we talk about some of the challenges and frustrations, Irfan and I both agree that Professional Property Management can play a key role in being a successful Investor but you need to set expectations and know how to choose the right PM for your needs. Listen in as Irfan drops some ..read more

Ken Weinstein does so much so in this episode we focus on just a few of his projects. Ken shares the story of Jumpstart Germantown and the impact it is having on helping Philadelphians become landlords and investors in their own communities. Sheryl raises the concerns that so many landlords have about continuing to provide housing in a city that seems to be ambivalent about how it feels about owners and developers and Ken provides a refreshing dose of optimism to how things are and how Philadelphia can continue to move forward. We were honored to have Ken take time from his busy schedule and&n ..read more

Protecting your rental property with the right insurance coverage is crucial to being a successful landlord and getting a good night sleep. Too often, it is only when the policy holder needs to use his insurance policy that he realizes he is not covered sufficiently. Often, owners trust agents to know what is in their best interest or to notify them of changes. Or many simply choose the cheapest option without understanding if the coverage suits their situation.  In this podcast, Sheryl dives into the ins and out of landlord policies with Property Loss Consultant Blake Zucker. Blake sees ..read more

From leases to liability - it is all so important to understand when you are a landlord! Attorney Chris Dean shares insights and precious tips that you will not want to miss if you own rentals in Philadelphia and the surrounding counties ..read more

In this episode, I talk with Howard Ford, a Philadelphia attorney specializing in tenant Evictions and the owner of Evictions Unlimited. Every landlord fears having to head to eviction with a tenant. In Philly, it can take months to get a non-paying tenant to court and even then, if paperwork is not in order or anything is amiss, a landlord can end up in a difficult situation. Listen as Howard and I discuss the history of Landlord Tenant law in Philadelphia and then get into what every landlord really needs to know and do to be prepared for handling this most difficult part of being a landlord ..read more

Welcome to the inaugural edition of Landlords Connect, the podcast for all things landlording for housing providers in the Philadelphia region - Bucks, Montco, Delco... Today, I will tell you how  the shock of the eviction moratorium lead me to creating the Landlords Connect Facebook Group for Philadelphia owners and how the group has helped us all to improve our business and navigate the often complex maze of laws, tenants, maintenance and more. Listen in and hear about the exciting plans ahead and get some good tips about property maintenance ..read more