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Blog Post Allowing Pets in Your Rental Property: Considerations for Pittsburgh Landlords
By DeSantis Property Management - Friday, February 21, 2025

Allowing Pets in Your Rental Property: Considerations for Pittsburgh Landlords

As a landlord in Pittsburgh, deciding whether to allow pets in your rental property is a significant choice that can impact your rental business. Many pet owners are seeking pet-friendly rentals, and by opening your property to tenants with pets, you can increase your pool o...
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Blog Post What Makes Pittsburgh a Great Place to Live?
By DeSantis Property Management - Friday, February 7, 2025

What Makes Pittsburgh a Great Place to Live?

Pittsburgh ranks as the most affordable city in the US, according to the 2024 study Demographia International Housing Affordability. This charming mid-sized city offers a multitude of opportunities for real estate investors looking for a vibrant and thriving market.From ente...
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Blog Post Why Choose Full-Service Property Management?
By DeSantis Property Management - Tuesday, January 28, 2025

Why Choose Full-Service Property Management?

You've finally secured the perfect rental property - a charming duplex in a sought-after neighborhood. The numbers check out, and you're excited about the steady income stream. But as soon as tenants move in, reality hits.Maintenance calls start rolling in at odd hours, t...
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Blog Post What Is Included in a Property Management Report?
By DeSantis Property Management - Tuesday, January 14, 2025

What Is Included in a Property Management Report?

You're sitting at your desk, sipping your morning coffee, when your inbox dings. It's the latest property management report from your trusted manager.As you open the file, a treasure trove of insights unfolds - income breakdowns, expense summaries, tenant updates, and mai...
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Blog Post Essential Strategies for Effective Maintenance Coordination in Pittsburgh, PA
By DeSantis Property Management - Saturday, December 28, 2024

Essential Strategies for Effective Maintenance Coordination in Pittsburgh, PA

Managing properties in Pittsburgh, PA, involves more than regular upkeep. You need an effective long-term maintenance coordination plan to keep tenants happy and protect your investment. Good maintenance helps prevent expensive repairs and builds trust with tenants, leading to lo...
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Blog Post How to Calculate Rental Increases in Pittsburgh, PA: A Guide
By DeSantis Property Management - Saturday, December 21, 2024

How to Calculate Rental Increases in Pittsburgh, PA: A Guide

Have you heard that Pittsburgh is in the top five American cities with the highest increases in rent, according to CNBC?Managing rent hikes can be challenging for both tenants and landlords. In Pittsburgh, rental increases follow specific rules.Understanding these rules is import...
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Blog Post Real Estate Investor Strategies for Success in Pittsburgh, PA
By DeSantis Property Management - Thursday, November 28, 2024

Real Estate Investor Strategies for Success in Pittsburgh, PA

Real estate won out again in the latest Gallup investment poll. The study showed that 36% of Americans consider it the best long-term investment. Stocks or mutual bonds took second place at 22%.The difficult part of real estate is it can be a volatile market. If you want to prepa...
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Blog Post 5 Key Roles of Property Managers in Pittsburgh, PA
By DeSantis Property Management - Thursday, November 14, 2024

5 Key Roles of Property Managers in Pittsburgh, PA

Imagine you have a beloved garden. You leave for vacation for a week without asking anyone to water and tend it. When you return, it's a withered husk of its old, beautiful self.Your investment property is like a plant that you need to grow. Having a professional help tend it...
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Blog Post Eviction Protection Plans for Your Rental Properties in Pittsburgh, PA
By DeSantis Property Management - Monday, October 28, 2024

Eviction Protection Plans for Your Rental Properties in Pittsburgh, PA

According to Eviction Lab, there were more than 14,000 instances of eviction in Pittsburgh in the past year. This presents a major risk for landlords, which is where eviction protection can help.Today we're taking a closer look into eviction protection plans for rental proper...
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Blog Post 4 Tips for Rental Property Accounting Records in Pittsburgh, PA
By DeSantis Property Management - Friday, October 18, 2024

4 Tips for Rental Property Accounting Records in Pittsburgh, PA

Managing rental properties is all about the numbers. And that doesn't just mean rent and the number of tenants. It's also about keeping close tabs on all of your accounting!If you're finding it challenging to manage your rental property accounting and keep up with Pit...
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