Property Management Blog

Blog Post At 1.4% YOY, single-family rent growth hits the lowest level in over 15 years
By Flat Fee Landlord - Thursday, November 20, 2025

At 1.4% YOY, single-family rent growth hits the lowest level in over 15 years

A recent report from Cotality, a leading property data and analytics provider, shows single-family rent growth in the United States has cooled significantly. That trend carries important implications for landlords and for Flat Fee Landlord clients, in particular.Cotality’s ...
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Blog Post 5 Red Flags to Spot in Rental Applications Every Landlord Must Know
By Flat Fee Landlord - Monday, November 17, 2025

5 Red Flags to Spot in Rental Applications Every Landlord Must Know

Finding the right tenant is the foundation of a successful rental experience. But not all applicants are created equal, and missing warning signs can cost you thousands in lost rent, property damage, and legal headaches. Here are five red flags every landlord should watch fo...
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By Flat Fee Landlord - Friday, August 26, 2022

Why Isn’t My Home Selling (And What Can I Do About It?)

MY HOME ISN’T SELLING!What factors could be affecting you and what can you do about it?LocationPriceRising Interest Rates (Bad for buyers = Bad for you)Rising InventoryUncertainty in the economyThese are all factors that could be having an adverse affect on your ability to ...
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By Flat Fee Landlord - Monday, February 25, 2019

Is A Property Manager Worth The Cost?

If you have a rental property, is it worth the cost to hire a professional property manager? When going through the process you need to know what it takes to get the property rented. First you'll need to take quality photos, figure out where you're going to advertise...
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By Flat Fee Landlord - Monday, February 11, 2019

Should You Allow Pets In My Rental Property?

When discussing whether or not you should allow for pets in your rental home, you need to weigh the pros and cons. I'll go through those now along with the steps you can take to protect yourself. Pros - You can provide yourself with additional income. You can charge a mo...
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By Flat Fee Landlord - Saturday, February 2, 2019

Investing In Arlington, VA (Amazon Effect)

We're basically at the 3-month point from Amazon's announcement that it would be arriving here in Northern Virginia. Let's look at what impact, if any, it has had. First, inventory has declined. That means homes available went under contract at a rate greater tha...
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By Flat Fee Landlord - Wednesday, January 23, 2019

What Is The Best Time Of The Year To Rent My Home?

If you are looking to rent your home this year, the best time to do so is May - August. The height of the market tends to occur June and July. This is when there are historically the most amount of leases signed. This, not coincidentally, coincides with the school year.If you are...
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By Flat Fee Landlord - Monday, January 14, 2019

How Much Rent Should I Charge In Northern Virginia?

You're a home owner who's looking to rent out your home or an existing landlord that needs to relist. How are you going to determine the rental rate? I often hear home owners tell me they asked their neighbors, or they looked on some of those popular real estate sear...
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By Flat Fee Landlord - Wednesday, December 19, 2018

Why Is My House Not Selling? -Northern Virginia

Your house has been on the market and it still hasn't sold. Why? Let's go over some of the reasons. First, we'll address those things that are in your control. Listing Photos - They aren't doing your home any favors. Make the investment and hire a profes...
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By Flat Fee Landlord - Friday, December 14, 2018

How Much Do Property Managers Charge? - Fairfax, VA

When searching for Property Management services, you will obviously want to know what the fees associated are. Now, there are multiple services offered by management companies, this one included. I'm going to focus specifically on the monthly management fee.  What we off...
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