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Being a landlord can be a very lucrative venture. But before you can start the marketing process and get people into your property, it’s important to make sure it’s rent-ready. A rent-ready property is just that – ready to be rented out to a tenant. Among other things, it’s ensuring the property has great curb appeal, has no pending repairs, and every inch of the property looks inviting. We at Mark Thomas Property Management believe it is critical to make sure your property is rent-ready, so we have put together the following 8 tips to get an…

Video tours are an excellent way to show off your Durham home. Properties with great video tours often benefit from higher demand and enjoy a quicker turnaround time. A video tour of your rental will really set it apart from the competition in the minds of potential renters, so it’s important to make sure that you get it right! But to make sure you’re doing it right, we at Mark Thomas Properties have put these tips together to help you create a captivating and informative video that will make your rental look like the perfect home. Plan Your V…

You might have an excellent rental property in Durham but without a proper advertising and marketing plan in place who will know about it? A successful property advertising and marketing campaign is bound to reduce your vacancy periods and lure in a larger number of prospective tenants. In this article, you’ll learn some effective marketing strategies to ensure that your rentals allow you to generate more passive income. The Importance of Effective Advertising Solutions An effective solution reaches your target demographic and brings in a lar…

Vacancies can hinder your steady earnings and even require you to spend more on cleaning fees and other maintenance costs. It’s best to keep up with your property maintenance and conduct upgrades to keep your property rent ready, rather than burning your money looking for new tenants. All your rental properties will eventually experience normal wear and tear as the year's progress. To combat this, landlords can perform regular inspections and renovations. This is a wise move because tenants are more inclined to keep renewing their leases when p…

The Federal Fair Housing Act was passed into law by Congress in 1968, to help stamp out housing discrimination. As landlords, tenants, and real estate agents in North Carolina, a landlord must adhere to the act when it comes to handling both existing and prospective tenants. The following is a guide to help you understand the federal fair housing law and its accompanying regulations. What Does the North Carolina FHA Cover? Fair housing means that all persons must be afforded equal opportunity in all property-related matters. That is, in renti…