EJF Real Estate Services - Thursday, February 18, 2021
Do you have the nicest condo for rent in D.C.? While D.C. certainly has room for luxury rentals, it's still possible to 'overdo' updates and upgrades to your property to the point that you may not be able to recover their cost through the rent. There's a distinct financial difference between revenue-generating property upgrades ...
EJF Real Estate Services - Thursday, February 4, 2021
We help real estate investors apply the best strategies to maximize their income in the Washington, D.C. rental market. One question we often hear from property owners is, 'Should I require my residents to carry renters insurance?' In our opinion, as experts in full-service property management and community association ...
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, 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, November 12, 2020
When it comes to this age group, renting a D.C. area rowhome, condo, or single-family rental property is still the top choice among housing in our nation's capital. The D.C. area is a tremendous draw for employment of all types, and some millennials are still delaying the significant (and costly) commitment of homeownership in ...
EJF Real Estate Services - Thursday, November 5, 2020
Regardless of whether you are a renter or a real estate investor, knowing your neighbors creates a safer home environment and a sense of community that keeps our neighborhoods and communities here in D.C. vibrant—even in the midst of a crisis or pandemic. Beyond safety, there are other benefits to knowing (and loving) our ...
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, 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 ...
EJF Real Estate Services - Thursday, September 10, 2020
Property owners in D.C. run into some unique investing challenges due to the structure of our nation's capital. From unique business licensing requirements to ensuring your D.C. rental properties keep in line with association expectations, it can be daunting to invest alone. However, even with this in mind, occasionally a ...
EJF Real Estate Services - Thursday, August 20, 2020
Imagine a world where all your renters pay their rent on time. For investors, this is certainly an ideal scenario. However, we know as the experts in property management: D.C. property owners and residents alike are struggling right now. In these 'uncertain times' we keep being told we live in, that world can start to feel ...
