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Rental properties, cash flow and long-term wealth through Northern Virginia real estate.
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A lease doesn't end when the house sells. Here's how Virginia landlords can sell an occupied rental, keep tenants cooperative and choose the right buyer.
Keep reading: Selling a Home With Tenants in Place in VirginiaDaniel ParkNo. 106
Condos are the lowest-cost way to own rental property close in, but fees, leasing rules and slower appreciation change the math. Here's how to evaluate one.
Keep reading: Is a Condo a Good Investment in Northern Virginia?Daniel ParkNo. 100
Most rental listings look great until you count every expense. Here is an illustrative Northern Virginia townhouse run line by line, including the reserves and fees people forget.
Keep reading: Rental Property Cash Flow: A Northern Virginia Example, Line by LineDaniel ParkNo. 77
A good property manager protects your rental and your time. Here’s how fees work, the questions to ask and the red flags that should make you walk away.
Keep reading: How to Choose a Property Manager: Fees, Questions and Red FlagsDaniel ParkNo. 67
Short-term rentals can earn more per night, but rules, taxes and turnover add up. Here’s how to compare Airbnb, mid-term and long-term renting in NoVA.
Keep reading: Short-Term Rental Rules in Northern Virginia: Airbnb vs. Long-TermDaniel ParkNo. 57
A basement apartment or backyard cottage can house family or earn rent. Here’s how ADUs work in Northern Virginia, what they cost and the rules to check first.
Keep reading: Accessory Dwelling Units in Northern Virginia: What Owners Should KnowDaniel ParkNo. 45
Renting part of the home you live in can cut your housing cost and build equity. Here’s how house hacking works in Northern Virginia, with real numbers.
Keep reading: House Hacking in Northern Virginia: Let Your Home Help Pay the MortgageDaniel ParkNo. 40
If you are renting out a home in Northern Virginia for the first time, the Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act sets the rules. Here are the parts new landlords trip over most, in plain English.
Keep reading: The Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act: Basics for New LandlordsDaniel ParkNo. 37
Good screening finds reliable tenants and keeps you within fair housing law. Here’s how to set written criteria, verify applicants and avoid costly mistakes.
Keep reading: Tenant Screening and Fair Housing: A Landlord’s Guide for VirginiaDaniel ParkNo. 35
A 1031 exchange lets investors roll gains from one property into another and defer capital gains taxes. Here are the key rules and deadlines.
Keep reading: 1031 Exchange Basics: How Investors Defer Taxes When They Sell