Investor Education

How Section 8 Benefits Landlords in Philadelphia

It's estimated that for twelve million Americans, 50% or more of their income goes toward rent. There's a serious housing crisis in this country. Luckily, there are federal programs in place to help some of these low-income renters.One of the more well-known ones is the S...

The Role of Property Maintenance in Tenant Retention: Keeping Your Philadelphia Tenants Happy

Are tenants coming and going at a high rate? Something is amiss.As a rental property owner or property manager, it's your job to find ways to keep the tenant retention rate as close to 100% as possible. Staying on top of property maintenance is one way to help keep the retent...

The Philadelphia Ship Preservation Guild

Property Management Int supports our community by volunteering with the Philadelphia Ship Preservation Guild. Our owners serve on the Board of Director and Marine Committee of this local non-profit organization. The Philadelphia Ship Preservation Guild (PSPG) is a volunteer-cente...

5 Investment Management Tips for Commercial Property Owners

Real estate is a solid investment. It consistently outperforms inflation and "safe" alternatives, including stocks. Real estate is often solid even during a recession.One thing real estate shares with other types of investments is that it requires some basic knowledge a...

The Role of Commercial Property Managers: Key Responsibilities and Skills

Commercial real estate transactions in 2022 totaled over $1.14 trillion.You can make a lot of profit from commercial real estate, but you need to manage it effectively to do so. This isn't easy, and if you're just getting started as a real estate investor, you might not e...

What Does a Community Association Management Company Do?

Nearly 90 percent of those living under a community association management company told a recent Community Foundation Association Research survey that it's been a good experience. Many choose a community HOA because they can avoid doing certain tasks and enjoy one set of stan...

4 Benefits of Hiring HOA Management Services

Nearly thirty percent of Americans reside in a community with HOA management services, according to the Foundation for Community Association Research. Community association managers take charge of running many of the day-to-day functions of your neighborhood. They are the leader ...

How to get a Commercial Activity License Philadelphia

Be sure when starting this process that everything matches. The name on the deed of your property should match the name under which you are registering for your Tax ID and Commercial Activity License. If they don't you will run into errors and have to begin the process again....

3 Things to Consider Before Starting a Short-Term Rental

In Philadelphia, short-term rentals are considered limited lodging rentals with up to a 30-day maximum length of stay. This type of rental property is much different than leasing a long-term property.If you prefer short-term over long-term rentals, then you need to consider these...

Eviction Protection Plans for Rental Properties in Philadelphia

Did you know that over 47% of homes in the Greater Philadelphia area are occupied by renters?As a landlord or property manager, protecting yourself and your rental property is vital. In Philadelphia, eviction protection plans can provide a safety net when handling problematic ten...