Property Management Blog

  Hampton VA property management recommends that you should not leave your house unoccupied, but instead, rent it out. But let's face it: due to the numerous horror stories about rental homes being damaged by unscrupulous tenants, people are now leaving the home rental business. If you search on the internet, you will likely find a significant number of reports and videos about broken doors, piles of garbage, and damaged properties left by evicted tenants. But behind these incidents lies the fact that the landlords did not hire property managers to protect their investment.   An unoccupied home deteriorates over time. During the winter months, the water pipes may freeze due to the absence of hot water running through it; which also leads to rust after the snow period. The empty house will also be a breeding ground for mice, termites and other insects and pests since there would be no one to shoo them away. These pests will accumulate because routine cleaning can easily be neglected. Moreover, vandals and burglars can easily break into the property, defacing and stealing the fixtures inside.   By renting your house and placing it under the care of a reliable property management company; part of the rent will be enough to cover the maintenance expenses. But the best part of it all, is the tax breaks and additional income you will receive from renting your home.