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This is your local Greater Piedmont source for property management information including advice for landlords, information about the local rental market, and other topics related to property management.

Seasonal Maintenance for Property Owners in Central Virginia

Karen Souder

Apr 22
3 min

Seasonal Maintenance for Property Owners in Central Virginia

As a property owner in Central Virginia, you are responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of your property. Depending on the time of...

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5 Reasons to Rent Your Culpeper Property (Instead of Sell) in 2022

Karen Souder

Mar 29
3 min

5 Reasons to Rent Your Culpeper Property (Instead of Sell) in 2022

It’s no secret that we’re in a hot seller’s market right now in Culpeper. With the economy recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic and...

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3 Property Management Tips for Warrenton Landlords

Karen Souder

Feb 18
4 min

3 Property Management Tips for Warrenton Landlords

Thinking about renting out your Gainesville, Haymarket, or Warrenton home? Owning a rental property in the Gainesville, Haymarket

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How Often Should You Inspect Your Rental Properties

Karen Souder

Feb 17
4 min

How Often Should You Inspect Your Rental Properties

While many people think being a landlord is a stress-free, lucrative job, this is only partially true. Yes, owning rentals allows you to...

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How to Turn Your Home Into A Rental Property

Karen Souder

Jan 28
3 min

How to Turn Your Home Into A Rental Property

There are a lot of good reasons someone might want to turn their home into a rental property. Maybe you’re moving but want to keep the...

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Karen Souder

Nov 21, 2021
4 min

Proven tenant retention strategies

If you are new in the rental business, you might need some help when it comes to getting and keeping quality tenants. After all, becoming...

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Why a property manager is crucial for a good tenant-landlord relationship

Karen Souder

Oct 29, 2021
4 min

Why a property manager is crucial for a good tenant-landlord relationship

If you are a landlord, you probably know that building a good tenant-landlord relationship is essential. You want to attract long-term...

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The Landlord’s Guide to Finding a Property Manager

Karen Souder

Oct 21, 2021
2 min

The Landlord’s Guide to Finding a Property Manager

If you are a real estate investor or own rental properties, you may find yourself bogged down by the day-to-day responsibilities of being...

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4 Ways to Save on Property Maintenance and Upkeep

Karen Souder

Oct 21, 2021
3 min

4 Ways to Save on Property Maintenance and Upkeep

While some property owners and managers may enjoy what they do, no one owns a rental property exclusively as a hobby. If you’re not turning

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Waiting for Lower Mortgage Rates could Cost You

Karen Souder

Oct 20, 2021
2 min

Waiting for Lower Mortgage Rates could Cost You

Today’s housing market is truly one for the record books. Over the past year, we’ve seen the lowest mortgage rates in history. And while...

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Home Price Appreciation Is Skyrocketing in 2021. What About 2022?

Karen Souder

Oct 5, 2021
2 min

Home Price Appreciation Is Skyrocketing in 2021. What About 2022?

One of the major story lines over the last year is how well the residential real estate market performed. One key metric in the ...

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5-Step Guide: Get Your Property Ready for Winter

Karen Souder

Sep 20, 2021
4 min

5-Step Guide: Get Your Property Ready for Winter

When it comes to owning a rental property, your location plays a huge part in how you need to care for the home. Property maintenance in...

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Investor News: 4 Reasons Why the End of Forbearance Will Not Lead to a Wave of Foreclosures

Karen Souder

Aug 6, 2021
3 min

Investor News: 4 Reasons Why the End of Forbearance Will Not Lead to a Wave of Foreclosures

With forbearance plans about to come to an end, many are concerned the housing market will experience a wave of foreclosures like what...

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Explainer: What Do Property Management Fees Cover

Karen Souder

Jul 23, 2021
1 min

Explainer: What Do Property Management Fees Cover

Choosing the best property management company for you starts with knowing what to look for. As a property owner, you should expect...

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3 Reasons to Hire A Professional Property Manager in the Culpeper, Gainesville, Warrenton area

Karen Souder

Jun 18, 2021
3 min

3 Reasons to Hire A Professional Property Manager in the Culpeper, Gainesville, Warrenton area

Do you need to hire a professional property manager in Warrenton? When it comes to hiring a professional property management company

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How to Switch to a New Property Management Company. It is Easier than You Think!

Karen Souder

Jun 7, 2021
3 min

How to Switch to a New Property Management Company. It is Easier than You Think!

Many property owners today do not realize they have better options for property management. Instead they go on

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Ways to Keep Maintenance Costs Down in Your Rental

Karen Souder

May 29, 2021
3 min

Ways to Keep Maintenance Costs Down in Your Rental

Owning a rental property in and around the Culpeper, Warrenton, Gainesville area can be stressful at times--and it pays to know good...

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Should Landlords Allow Pets in Rental Properties or Not?

Karen Souder

May 19, 2021
3 min

Should Landlords Allow Pets in Rental Properties or Not?

Approximately 67% of all Americans of US households or 85 million families own at least one pet according to the 2019-2020 National Pet...

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Don’t Be Fooled by Remarkable Real Estate Headlines

Karen Souder

Apr 28, 2021
1 min

Don’t Be Fooled by Remarkable Real Estate Headlines

Don’t be impressed by the headlines reporting year-over-year housing numbers for the next several months (data covering March, April, ...

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5 Eminent Rental Property Investment Tips For Greater Piedmont Area Investors

Karen Souder

Apr 9, 2021
3 min

5 Eminent Rental Property Investment Tips For Greater Piedmont Area Investors

Investing in rental properties is an excellent way to grow wealth both through passive income and tax advantages. Generally, this remains...

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Welcome to the VHS Blog

Seasonal Maintenance for Property Owners in Central Virginia

5 Reasons to Rent Your Culpeper Property (Instead of Sell) in 2022

3 Property Management Tips for Warrenton Landlords

How Often Should You Inspect Your Rental Properties

How to Turn Your Home Into A Rental Property

Proven tenant retention strategies

Why a property manager is crucial for a good tenant-landlord relationship

The Landlord’s Guide to Finding a Property Manager

4 Ways to Save on Property Maintenance and Upkeep

Waiting for Lower Mortgage Rates could Cost You

Home Price Appreciation Is Skyrocketing in 2021. What About 2022?

5-Step Guide: Get Your Property Ready for Winter

Investor News: 4 Reasons Why the End of Forbearance Will Not Lead to a Wave of Foreclosures

Explainer: What Do Property Management Fees Cover

3 Reasons to Hire A Professional Property Manager in the Culpeper, Gainesville, Warrenton area

How to Switch to a New Property Management Company. It is Easier than You Think!

Ways to Keep Maintenance Costs Down in Your Rental

Should Landlords Allow Pets in Rental Properties or Not?

Don’t Be Fooled by Remarkable Real Estate Headlines

5 Eminent Rental Property Investment Tips For Greater Piedmont Area Investors