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Blog Post What Exactly Is “Normal Wear and Tear”?
By DeSantis Property Management - Thursday, December 22, 2022

What Exactly Is “Normal Wear and Tear”?

Owning a rental property involves a lot of responsibilities. As a property owner, you need to provide a habitable place for your tenants which means keeping your property in top condition. A well-maintained rental unit is important if you want to keep your tenant happy and r...
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Blog Post How to Advertise Your Pittsburgh Rental Property Successful
By DeSantis Property Management - Thursday, November 24, 2022

How to Advertise Your Pittsburgh Rental Property Successful

As a landlord, your rental property is bound to be vacant at some point. And vacancies can be costly to your bottom line, especially over several months. You may be forced to look for funds elsewhere to pay for expenses such as property taxes, repairs and maintenance costs, ...
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Blog Post How to Keep Renters Happy?
By DeSantis Property Management - Thursday, October 20, 2022

How to Keep Renters Happy?

Identifying the best renters is easy. They reduce your stress by meeting rent payment deadlines,  taking care of your rental, and getting along well with other tenants and neighbors. It’s a challenge to find great tenants so it’s important to keep them happy once t...
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Blog Post 8 Tips for Getting Your Property Ready to Rent
By DeSantis Property Management - Sunday, September 18, 2022

8 Tips for Getting Your Property Ready to Rent

Before you can land new tenants, you have to get your property rent-ready. You are more likely to find long-term tenants who will take good care of your rental property if it’s in its best condition. You can also demand higher rents if your property has a good appeara...
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Blog Post Quick Guide to Effective Tenant Screening in Pittsburgh
By DeSantis Property Management - Monday, August 22, 2022

Quick Guide to Effective Tenant Screening in Pittsburgh

The ultimate goal is to maximize the rental income for your property. This will only be possible if you rent to the right tenant. The right tenant will, among other things, care for your rental property, report maintenance issues, stay long-term, and pay rent on time. ...
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Blog Post Top Tenant Complaints and How to Solve Them
By DeSantis Property Management - Monday, July 18, 2022

Top Tenant Complaints and How to Solve Them

In such a competitive market, landlords are looking for ways in which they can improve the experience for their tenants and extend their leases. After all, having long-term tenants is key to enjoying the fruits of property ownership.  One of the ways to guarantee this is...
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Blog Post Pricing Your Pittsburgh Home to Rent
By DeSantis Property Management - Sunday, June 26, 2022

Pricing Your Pittsburgh Home to Rent

Is this the first time you’re renting out a home in Pittsburgh? Or, have you recently increased your investment portfolio and need to set a price for your rental? If you answered ‘yes’, then this article is meant for you! Of course, one of the first things to do whe...
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Blog Post Maintenance Tips for Your Rental Properties
By DeSantis Property Management - Sunday, April 24, 2022

Maintenance Tips for Your Rental Properties

Every rental property requires regular maintenance. It’s common knowledge that a well-kept property attracts and retains tenants. As a result, having good and timely responses to maintenance complaints and requests will help you reduce property vacancies while also preserv...
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Blog Post How to Attract Long-Term Tenants
By DeSantis Property Management - Sunday, March 20, 2022

How to Attract Long-Term Tenants

The advantages of having long-term tenants are enough to entice any property owner. Having long-term tenants ensures a steady stream of cash for your rental property. It also saves money by eliminating the need to advertise vacancies and screen tenants after someone mov...
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Blog Post Renting Out Your Home in Pittsburgh: Everything You Should Consider
By DeSantis Property Management - Sunday, February 20, 2022

Renting Out Your Home in Pittsburgh: Everything You Should Consider

Thinking of renting out your Pittsburgh home? If you are, it can be one of the best decisions you’ll ever make. If you do it well, being a landlord can help provide you with the financial freedom that you want with the steady income it can provide.  Being a la...
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