Everyone should watch this video on how soap kills the Coronavirus. The video explains how plain hand-washing soap attaches to the virus and then removes it from your hands when you soap for 20 seconds or more and rinse. https://youtu.be/-LKVUarhtvE ..read more

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If you’re thinking of renting or possibly buying a townhouse or condominium in the Lynchburg, Virginia area, there are some differences that you should be aware of. To help you learn before you rent or buy, we can explain some of the differences are between townhomes and condos including ownership, insurance types, sizes and so on. Its surprising how many real estate agents and people do not truly understand the difference in a condo versus a townhome. Many times, from lacking of knowledge, people just call everything a "townhome" or everything a "condo" which is far from accurate. The two are ..read more

Clean your entire House and not one Room at Time Cleaning is way more efficient if you pick one job like dusting, vacuuming, or mopping and doing the same task in every room in the house, rather than cleaning the rooms one at a time. This method keeps you from feeling like you are in an endless cleaning circle and starting the same job over and over. Get a Tool Caddy or Bucket for all your cleaning tools Keeping all your cleaning supplies and tools together makes it much easier and efficient. Remove the Clutter Go into each room and pick up the clutter before you start any cleaning task. Clu ..read more

The moment that you sign an application and lease, you become a tenant. Thats when you want to strive to be a good tenant because it pays off in the long run. For one, you get the proper help when you communicate properly and through the correct channel of communication and in turn you have the best experience possible while living in your new place. In this article we'll outline tips on how to be the best tenant. Landlords, Property Managers, and Tenants all want the best possible relationship and it takes communication and honesty in both directions. Read your Lease and ask Questions It's y ..read more

Of course, finances play a big role in the decision to buy a home and for that very reason, the signals associated with being ready to buy versus rent have to do with how your income and expenses relate to each other. Many people will tell you that you're throwing your money away by renting a home but rent has it's purpose and many times it's a better fit for someones current needs and their future lives. Are you in school and looking to move once you graduate? Are you someone that's climbing the corporate ladder? Are you someone that currently doesn't have a family? All of these things ..read more

The question, is renting your home out a good idea? Theres many different reasons of why one would want to rent their home out, and theres various ways to go about it. In this article we will try to outline some of the pros and cons of each and provide insight as to why renting your home out may or may not be a good idea. First, theres different reasons as to why someone would want to rent their home out. Have you tried selling your home but it sat on the market too long and you now are considering renting it out and bringing in some extra cash? Are you considering renting it for one term, sa ..read more

There are many reasons of why a property owner would want to hire a property management company. We list the top 12 things that property owners want when hiring help. When you're looking for the best property manager in the area, consider these 12 helps tasks; Collecting/depositing rent payments Marketing and advertising Complying with legal housing regulations Finding good stable tenants Reducing your stress Freeing up your time Setting the right rates based on current market rates Providing customer service Maintenance and repair Managing vendor relationships Allowing you to invest in pr ..read more

You may want to start considering hiring a property management company when: You have multiple rental units You live far away from your rental properties You do not have extra time in your schedule You are experiencing unnecessary stress You plan to acquire more properties You lack the experience to manage your properties You have a high vacancy rate or problems with cash flow You discover you're paying too much for maintenance and repairs You don't have the advertising reach to find new tenants If you want or need help, its best to start sooner than later. If you wait till you have unexpec ..read more

A good management strategy is what's needed to be truly successful when investing in real estate, more specifically rental property. We have managed our own properties for years and learned what works and what doesn’t. Through the process of building our management company we have realized that there are things that separate a good management company from a great one. What It Means to be a Property Manager Property managers act as liaisons between the tenants and owners. The property managers role is to be the voice for the tenant to the owner. This include things like maintenance, general re ..read more