Property Management Blog

Important Things HOA Management Companies Can Do for Your Community

Keeping a community running smoothly isn't always easy. From managing finances to dealing with repairs, the to-do list can feel endless. For many in the Pittsburgh area, this is a familiar headache.That's where HOA management companies come into play. They're like the...

Commercial Property Maintenance: Essential Tasks for Long-Term Asset Preservation

Commercial Property Maintenance: Essential Tasks for Long-Term Asset PreservationImagine you're a landlord, walking up to your commercial property on a bright, breezy morning. As you approach, you can't help but notice the neat rows of flower beds lining the entrance, a r...

Understanding Commercial Property Insurance: Coverage Options and Claims Process

When a sudden storm shatters windows in your commercial building or a fire scorches through your rental properties, the aftermath can be staggering. Such is the harsh reality for those without comprehensive commercial property insurance. They're faced with daunting repair cos...

Why Should You Outsource Your Property Management in Pittsburgh?

How many hours a day do your rental properties demand your attention? If you own multiple properties in Pittsburgh, you may never get a break. Instead of doing it all alone, hire a property management company.They can handle everything from rent collection to lease enforcement. A...

Rental Management or Tenant Placement - Which Is Better?

Thanks to our many universities and attractive job opportunities, Pittsburgh is a city of renters. More than half of the population rents, and a tough housing market could lead to even more renters in the near future.If you're a Pittsburgh rental property owner, now is the ti...

5 Proven Strategies for Increasing Lease Renewals

What if you could keep the amazing tenants you already know and trust? You wouldn't have to pay for marketing and tenant screening. Long-term vacancies wouldn't drain your accounts, either.It's likely most of your renters don't want to leave. In a single year, abo...

Security Deposits in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania: A Guide for Landlords

Landlords have to face unique challenges. One is finding the right balance between tenant rights and protecting themselves. One area affected by this is security deposits.You collect security deposits for protection. But you must follow the laws in Pennsylvania when handling them...

What Is an HOA Lien?

Homeowners associations (HOAs) affect everything from hedge height to rental valuation. When dealing with both homeowners and tenants, HOAs need the ability to enforce their rules.HOA liens help homeowners associations encourage compliance in extreme cases. Not all homeowners and...

Maximizing Efficiency: Why Associations Need Professional Management

The median home value in Pittsburgh is over $147,000. Do you manage an association management? Homeowners associations play a critical role in maintaining neighborhoods and enhancing property values.Would you like to ensure smooth operations and peak efficiency? Many HOAs turn to...

Is Outsourcing Your Tenant Screening Process a Good Idea?

We understand that, as a Pittsburgh landlord, you might be feeling pressure to lower your standards just to get tenants through the door.After all, Pittsburgh suffered one of the single greatest drops in rental prices out of all US metro areas in 2023, and there is every indicati...