Charlotte Property Management Blog

When you become an investment property owner, but it’s not what you do, you’ll quickly learn that things are different from maintaining your personal home. Being a landlord is an entirely different animal than simply being a home owner. One main difference in the two, and there are many, is the human factor. What you may re...

The first thing to remember about interest rates and home buying, is…nothing is ever going to be perfect. Waiting for all things considered to be perfect, is a recipe for avoiding an actual homeowner. You can wait for conditions to optimal and have the right guidance, but perfection is rare. So, you may be wondering, I have the ...

If you are new to the home-buying process, you may have quickly realized that there is a pretty steep learning curve. Hopefully, your next realization is that buying a home is too big of a deal to just wing it. Maybe you watch the television shows or know someone that shared some of their process with you, but there is no substitution f...

Every year, we feel it is prudent to advise all concerned on a few best practices, when it comes to winter weather and your home. Whether you are the owner, property manager, or tenant, all share in the responsibility of making a property safe and warm each winter season and stay prepared for the next extreme weather season. So, if you ...

There’s a school of thought that the greater the risk, the greater the reward. Real Estate can be a risky business and is not for the faint of heart. Regardless of the risk, more and more are accepting that risk, and reaping the rewards. While others are more hesitant, even when the option of becoming a landlord is recommended an...

By; Alicia M . Caldwell, AMC Literary Services If you own a television, and let’s face it, we all do, then you’ve probably seen the advertisements where the young man or woman is asking why their friend is checking their credit. In case you’ve missed it, the commercial goes on to show the friend exactly why one would...

By: Alicia Caldwell, AMC Literary Services Every renter has at least once thought, “I’d rather be paying mortgage.” While there are valid reasons that renting is the better option, it is definitely a case to case basis. There is no simple equation for making the decision to buy and stop renting. Many factors and c...

By: Alicia Caldwell, AMC Literary Services It can be so hard to save because, let’s face it, we can always find something to do with our surplus. We can even justify spending that money, rather than saving it. Realizing you need to save, deciding to actually do it, and then devising and implementing a plan to do so can be quit...

By: Alicia Caldwell, AMC Literary Services When you make the transition from owner to investor, and yes there’s a difference, there are many things that can cause stress to the novice investor. In situations where you are lacking knowledge, we at Carod Properties cannot stress vehemently enough, ask an expert. The consequences...

Cooler weather has arrived and grass growth is minimal, but that doesn’t mean you should take a break from caring for your lawn. Winter lawn maintenance is essential in preparing your yard for beautiful grass in the spring. From December through February, here are some steps you should be taking: Mow overseeded areas when they ...