Property Management Blog

Blog Post Are You Charging the Right Rent? Pricing Matters More Than You Think
By Mo Hashem - Friday, June 27, 2025

Are You Charging the Right Rent? Pricing Matters More Than You Think

Setting the right rental price is both an art and a science. Many landlords use old comparisons or generic online estimates. Later, they learn they have lost money, or worse, they’ve priced out great tenants.At Flat Fee Landlord, we believe real estate should be profitable,...
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Blog Post What Does a Property Management Company Do? (And Is It Worth It?)
By Mo Hashem - Friday, June 27, 2025

What Does a Property Management Company Do? (And Is It Worth It?)

Owning a rental property in Houston is a smart investment. Managing it, however, can quickly become overwhelming.Between maintenance problems, talking to tenants, and following local laws, daily tasks can quickly add up. That’s why many landlords turn to a professional prop...
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By Mo Hashem - Thursday, January 28, 2021

5 reasons why landlords NEED to hire a property manager in 2021

As 2020 approached with the unexpected there were many factors that affected landlords. In this video, I talk about the reasons you need to hire a property manager in 2021. We are going through a pandemic that changed a lot of laws and regulations that caused confusion and chaos....
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By Mo Hashem - Saturday, March 9, 2019

Who Is The Best Property Manager In Northern Virginia?

To answer the question, "Who is the best property manager in Northern Virginia," you need to find out exactly what "Best" means to you. What are you looking for? If you're in need of a single family property manager, it doesn't make sense for you ...
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By Mo Hashem - Thursday, February 14, 2019

Evicting A Tenant In Northern Virginia

Summarizing the eviction process in Virginia, the most common scenario is for non-payment of rent. The process is typically broken down into 5 steps. 1) Notice (5-Day Notice to Pay or Quit). You can deliver this notice by certified mail, or (and this is what we recommend) yo...
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By Mo Hashem - Saturday, January 19, 2019

Furnished vs. Unfurnished Rental?

I want to talk about furnished vs. unfurnished rentals. Which is best for you as a landlord? Well, it depends on what you're looking to get out of the rental. Let's talk about furnished rentals first. First of all, what is a furnished rental? It's a rental proper...
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By Mo Hashem - Monday, October 29, 2018

Tenant Screening - Vienna, VA

I touched on our process for Tenant Screening in my Property Management - Frequently Asked Questions video. I'm going to go further into detail about that here.Undoubtedly, if you are screening applicants yourself or if you've hired a company to run a background check for...
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By Mo Hashem - Friday, October 19, 2018

Property Management: Frequently Asked Questions - Fairfax County

Today I'm addressing our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).Let's jump right in.1) Fees, what are your fees? No surprise there, everyone wants to know how much renting their home is going to cost them. That really depends on you. Depending on your unique property and your ...
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By Mo Hashem - Friday, October 12, 2018

Listing For Sale And For Rent Simultaneously

In this video, I go over the option of simultaneously listing a home for rent and for sale.Let's say you're an owner and you've made the decision to list your home for sale. Or let's say it's been on the market a few weeks, maybe a month, and you're not ge...
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By Mo Hashem - Monday, October 8, 2018

How To Find A Renter For Your Vacant Property: Fairfax County

In this video, I highlight what to do if you're entering Fall with a vacant (or soon to be vacant) home.Taking Pictures: Try to do so before you begin packing. If you can, declutter and depersonalize the home (take down family photos that you wouldn't want published onlin...
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