Here is our list of what you can do to be prepared for the hurricane. If you need immediate assistance and cannot reach or office by phone, please call our Emergency contact phone # 919-256-6132. Please watch your local news outlets for the latest weather updates. WRAL News Stay safe everyone! To all my friends who may be in the path of Florence…leaving or riding the storm out. This is the most comprehensive list I’ve seen so far! Be prepared! 1. Charge any device that provides Laptops, tablets, cameras, video cameras, and old phones. Old cell phones can still used for dialing 911. Charge exte ..read more

No matter what stage you are in your life, you’ll want to consider buying or renting Raleigh property. For one, it consistently ranks on lists of top 10 places to live in the U.S. If you’re thinking of moving to the City of Oaks, here are its best neighborhoods to live in. Historic Oakwood Located in downtown Raleigh, Oakwood is best known for its Victorian houses and the Historic Oakwood Cemetery. In fact, this Raleigh neighborhood is featured on the National Register of Historic Places. Historic Oakwood is popular among young couples and first-time homebuyers looking to upsize. That’s becaus ..read more

A lease is a legally binding agreement that, in most cases, can’t be broken until the end of the lease term. Leaving before the expiry of a fixed-term lease without paying for the remainder of the rent due is what’s referred to as breaking a lease. In North Carolina, there are penalties if you break a landlord-tenant lease agreement. The penalties depend on whether your reason for breaking the rental agreement is justified. If you’re a tenant who wants to know more about breaking a lease in North Carolina, here’s what you need to know.   Tenant Rights & Responsibilities When Signing ..read more

According to North Carolina’s landlord-tenant law, a tenant can be evicted following a number of reasons. They include: Nonpayment of rent Tenant continuing living on the property after the lease has been terminated and without the permission of the landlord Tenant breaching the terms of the rental/lease agreement, and Drug trafficking, drug use, including other criminal activities As a landlord, it’s very important that you adhere to state legalities and procedures to perform an eviction under the North Carolina’s landlord-tenant law (see NCGS § § 42-25.6 and following). This is because eve ..read more

The goal of any real estate investor is to see their property increase in value; they want it to be worth more than they bought it. With property prices steadily increasing, now is the right time to capitalize on its value. While waiting for a boom in the real estate market can lead to a significant increase in property value, there are various upgrades that you can make to do the same. They will boost the value of your rental home and attract high-end tenants. Unlike making upgrades and improvements to a residential property, improvements made on rental property need to achieve a good balance ..read more

Having a rental property can be a rewarding experience for any determined landlord. For you to succeed as a property owner you must attract high-quality renters and do all you can to retain them. Being vigilant and thorough during the tenant screening process will enable you to locate the ideal candidates. For them to stay for long, you need to be a great landlord who consistently carries out routine property maintenance. If you own property in Raleigh, NC and wondering what kind of maintenance you should do to keep your renters satisfied, here are a few ideas.   Restore the home’s roof ..read more

So you’re considering taking the leap and purchasing a Raleigh investment property. That’s great news! Unlike other types of investments, real estate has innumerable advantages. And it is for this reason that income property is often an attractive option for investors, especially whenever the housing market turns around. As a property investor in Raleigh, you have the chance to not only receive a positive cash flow and create equity, but you’re also able to shield your profits from taxation. Unfortunately, there are equally as many ways to lose your hard-earned cash. As such, having your homew ..read more

The rental property business can be rewarding in a number of ways, especially financially. It can also be time-consuming if you are trying to manage properties on your own. Maintaining your rental properties involves a lot of work. Now, if you enjoy the hands-on approach and don’t mind investing countless hours of your valuable time into your properties each month, this is not an issue. However, if you want to use the income from your rentals to do the things you enjoy, or you are just too busy to manage your properties yourself, then working with a property management company is a great optio ..read more

Most people begin their real estate investing business by buying a single-family home to use as an income producing property.  But between the 9-5 day job, the family, the kids, the sports, and everything else, they quickly discover that they don’t have the time to manage their investment.  So they decide to hire a property management company to take care of things. The tragic mistake that most beginning real estate investors make is to hire the first company that they speak with.  Because not all real estate property management companies are created equal, there are specific th ..read more

As a Raleigh property owner, you naturally expect to receive rent from your tenants at the turn of each month without fail. It can be frustrating if, at the end of each month, a lessee consistently fails to pay when the rent is due. Not only is it a waste of your precious time and money but discommoding if you have other time-specific obligations such as repaying the mortgage. But how can a landlord ensure that he or she receives the payment on time? Here are a few practical solutions. Choose your tenants carefully At times, getting your renters to pay promptly is a struggle because you have ..read more