EJF Real Estate Services - Thursday, December 24, 2020
Success via real estate investments doesn't happen by accident. Some investors can find success with one or two investment properties and a DIY approach. However, serious rental property owners who want to build an extensive D.C.-area portfolio and significant long-term income won't get very far without a solid strategy for ...
EJF Real Estate Services - Thursday, December 17, 2020
How are your working relationships with all of your residents across your portfolio? A growing portfolio in the D.C.-area rental market means more real estate investments—and more residents to manage. If you haven't considered the additional work that comes with an extensive portfolio, we don't mean to alarm you. However, the ...
EJF Real Estate Services - Thursday, December 10, 2020
We love helping investors and property owners in the D.C. area grow their portfolios—but it's painful to see the effects of mistakes that could have been avoided. Sometimes, property owners come to us with a desire for more income—but they're trapped without knowing the way out of pitfalls that are derailing their success. ...
EJF Real Estate Services - Thursday, December 3, 2020
A successful real estate investment portfolio in a competitive rental market like the D.C. area doesn't happen without a plan and the right insight. You can buy more rental properties and spend plenty of your precious time taking care of maintenance issues, paperwork, and renters—but you could be wasting that time spent if you ...
EJF Real Estate Services - Thursday, November 26, 2020
Deciding whether you should hire a professional residential property manager to manage your rental property doesn't have to be an agonizing decision. The choice ultimately depends on your own needs and expectations as a property owner. Some investors are able to manage a sizeable D.C. area investment property portfolio without ...
EJF Real Estate Services - Thursday, November 19, 2020
If you own an investment property in the D.C. area, you may have heard of, been concerned about, or dealt with a hoarding renter directly. When it comes to the landlord-tenant relationship, these situations can quickly seem to spiral out of control and kill your hopes for a great experience with your D.C. rentals. As a ...
EJF Real Estate Services - Thursday, October 15, 2020
As an expert in D.C. community association management, we understand that not every property owner or co-op may have been exposed to the finer points of the Fair Housing Act or the Americans with Disabilities Act. However, understanding this set of laws is key to the operation of your property or properties in the D.C. area. ...
EJF Real Estate Services - Thursday, October 8, 2020
No matter the type of property you have as a property owner in the D.C. area, you've likely felt the sting of paying your taxes—and wishing there were a few more items that you could deduct to lower your tax burden. As expert property management, D.C. investors, we also recognize the challenges of balancing your budget as a ...
EJF Real Estate Services - Thursday, October 1, 2020
Becoming a real estate investor in the D.C. area is a choice, and at EJF Real Estate Services, we know every investor has a different 'origin story.' Some people have the chance to become a rental property owner without much premeditation, perhaps through receiving inherited property and the subsequent desire to transform it ...
EJF Real Estate Services - Thursday, September 17, 2020
As a property investor in D.C., few things take a bigger bite out of your profits than a vacant property. Renters move in and out in cycles, of course—and some turnover is inevitable. However, shortening your vacancy cycles is one of the keys to successful rental property business, especially when you own a desirable rowhome or ...
