Property Management Blog

Blog Post How Overlooked Expenses Eat Into Your Rental Property Profits
By Heather Nunerley - Thursday, November 6, 2025

How Overlooked Expenses Eat Into Your Rental Property Profits

Owning a rental property is often seen as a straightforward path to passive income and long-term wealth. But if you’ve ever managed a property yourself, you know the reality: hidden costs and overlooked expenses can quietly erode your profits, turning what should be a ...
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Blog Post A Practical Guide to Background Checks, Rental History, and Financial Screening for Prospective Tenants
By Heather Nunerley - Tuesday, November 4, 2025

A Practical Guide to Background Checks, Rental History, and Financial Screening for Prospective Tena...

Finding the right tenant is one of the most important steps in successful property management. At Flat Fee Landlord, we use a thorough, practical approach to screening applicants—ensuring peace of mind for you and a fair, transparent process for renters.Here’s a break...
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Blog Post The 5 Most Common Mistakes First-Time Landlords Make
By Heather Nunerley - Monday, November 3, 2025

The 5 Most Common Mistakes First-Time Landlords Make

Becoming a landlord is one of the fastest ways to build wealth through real estate—but it’s not as simple as putting up a “For Rent” sign and waiting for the checks to roll in. Many first-time landlords underestimate the complexity of managing a rental pro...
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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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Blog Post
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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Blog Post
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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Blog Post
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 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 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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