Columbia Property Management Blog

Pets in a Rental Property: Smart Policies That Landlords Should Have

PF Admin - Tuesday, April 26, 2022

A recent study by the National Apartment Association found that nearly 50% of all renters have pets. This number is only going to grow in the years to come. As a result, more and more landlords are allowing pets in rental properties.Pets can cause damage to a rental property, and...

How to Perform Rental Property Inspections

PF Admin - Tuesday, April 12, 2022

Did you know that the global real estate market size is expected to grow beyond $8 billion by 2026?If you’re a property owner in Columbia, South Carolina, now is your chance to earn big in the future. Ensure that your property will be valued, and learn about renta...

5 Spring Property Maintenance Tips for Landlords

PF Admin - Tuesday, March 22, 2022

Did you know that the average amount of rental income that a landlord should set aside each year for property maintenance is between 1 and 3 percent of the property value?Not only does maintaining your property every year keep the property in good condition, but it can also incre...

How to Get Started With Real Estate Investing in Columbia, SC

PF Admin - Tuesday, March 8, 2022

The city’s old tagline of “Famously Hot” has begun to apply to Columbia, SC’s housing market since the spring of 2021. With a strong sellers’ housing market and a growing rental market, investing in real estate in Columbia could be a smart money move...

A Helpful Guide to the Tenant Screening Process

PF Admin - Tuesday, February 22, 2022

Almost 30 percent of South Carolina households are renters. Finding tenants should be easy with so many people in the market for rental units.But you can't assume that everyone who wants to rent your property will be a good tenant. You want renters who'll pay their r...

Should You Allow Pets in Your Columbia, South Carolina Rentals?

PF Admin - Tuesday, February 8, 2022

Furry friends are huge parts of many people's lives, but for landlords, they have the potential to create problems. How do you know if you should allow pets in a rental property? Many landlords jump to not allowing pets right away, but we recommend that you take your tim...

Property Managers: How to Choose the Right One to Manage Your Property

PF Admin - Tuesday, January 25, 2022

Most people have had an experience living in a property that is not managed very well. If you have had this experience, you know what a huge difference it makes to live in a place with a great property manager. In fact, the industry for property management in the United States al...

What Are the Benefits of Hiring a Property Management Company?

PF Admin - Tuesday, January 11, 2022

Did you know that over 79 percent of property managers are responsible for a building or house's maintenance as well as collecting rent? Depending on the agreement a property management company has with their property owners, the list of tasks and responsibilities can al...

How To Calculate Vacancy Rate: A Guide

PF Admin - Tuesday, December 28, 2021

When you own rental property, the goal is to keep people in those properties as much as possible to have rent money coming in as much as possible. Some amount of vacancy is inevitable, even if it’s the short time between moving one tenant out and another in. But an empty p...

The Ultimate Guide to the South Carolina Real Estate Market

PF Admin - Tuesday, December 14, 2021

The South Carolina real estate market is on fire. Over the course of the year, home sales are up nearly 15%. In October, the median home price increased 14.5% from one year prior.This comes as no surprise to real estate experts. South Carolina is a preferred destination for many ...

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