Charlotte Property Management Blog

Depending on whom you ask, you can get several and disparate answer to the question of the single most important thing when trying to sell or even rent a home. Most industry experts will agree, that when important things are listed, staging should be near the top of every list. There are many benefits of staging a property (for sale or...

Families across the country are making the final preparations for their Christmas celebrations. Party invitations are sent, meal ingredients shopped for, and the last items on those Christmas lists are being checked off one by one. Invariably, there are quite a few families that are searching for ways to celebrate in one of the true mea...

Murphy’s Law warns that if something can go wrong, it will go wrong. With all of the expert advice from your quality realtor, the inspections (which are a must), and using a top-notch contractor for the labor you can still run into problem after problem when it comes time to renovate your new investment property. Renovating older...

Almost Christmas…time to shop! No matter how filled with the Christmas spirit you are, heading out into the madness that is the holiday crowds can suck the fa-la-la right out of you. You leave the house, list in hand, with the desire to check everyone off one by one, then the reality of just how stressful it all can be sets in. Traff...

  At Carod Properties, our company is a full brokerage. We assist sellers, buyers, investors and property owners. Our niche market is property management, so many investors come to us looking for potential properties to build and expand their portfolios. We are commonly asked by investors about how they can find the best rental ...

There are many things you have to always keep in mind when you get into real-estate investing. One of the most important things is that an empty property is always a loss. Maintaining occupancy is paramount. Key in the effort to maintain occupancy, is getting the right tenants. To do that, you must implement an accurate, thorough scre...

We’ve advised you on ways to avoid the “Holiday Blues,” but we would like to talk a little more about happiness. There are studies on top of studies, an infinite amount of articles and a whole host of expert opinions about the key to happiness. You can probably read a different opinion every day of your life and none a...

 One question that always presents itself with landlords is – how do we screen our tenants? At Carod Properties, we use a third party screening company to help us make the best decision on behalf of our property owners. Our screening process includes six parameters: Credit Report We do ask that clients have a credit score that ...

One of the most challenging parts of our profession is handling an eviction. It can be stressful for tenants, landlords and property managers. Someone has obviously had a difficult situation arise that has prevented them from paying rent or paying in a timely fashion.    10 Day Notice  When we file an eviction in ...

Spending on remodeling and home improvements show growth potential going into 2016 and are projected to more than double, at least according to a study from the Joint Center for Housing at Harvard University. “Strengthening housing market conditions are encouraging owners to invest in more discretionary home improvements, such as k...