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There are many reasons why you would want to rent out your property. You may have invested in a property and are looking into making a profit through leasing it out. You may also be relocating, and rather than selling your home, you opt to rent it out instead. No matter the reason, renting out property is a proven way of generating viable income. It helps you pay off the mortgage and earn a profit. As easy as it sounds, managing your rental property is not a walk in the park. However, if you can stay organized by having a plan and following u…

Having managed property in Durham and its surrounding communities and we are yet to find a landlord who doesn’t look to attract a high-quality tenant. A high-quality tenant is one who pays their rent on time, respects your property, fits into the neighborhood, and contacts you whenever there is a repair issue. So, keeping a high-quality tenant in your property means keeping them happy and avoiding complaints. So, in this article, the team from Mark Thomas Property Management describes how you can keep your renters happy and renting from you lo…

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…