Property Management Blog

Best Practices for Tenant Criminal Background Checks in Philadelphia

By Innovate Realty & Property Management Monday, April 7, 2025

Philadelphia's vibrant culture, thriving job market, and affordable housing options make it an attractive city for renters— increasing demand and highlighting the importance of thorough tenant screening.Tenant criminal background checks are necessary for property owners...

Why Should I Look Into Hiring a Property Manager in Philadelphia, PA?

By Innovate Realty & Property Management Friday, March 21, 2025

If you're a property owner in Philadelphia, you might find yourself overwhelmed by the many responsibilities that come with managing your properties in such an active market. From dealing with tenants to maintenance issues, handling a rental property can be quite demanding.Do...

Tips to Attract Tenants in a Tough Market in Philadelphia

By Innovate Realty & Property Management Friday, March 7, 2025

Are you struggling to find tenants for your property in Philadelphia amidst fierce competition? You're not alone.The rental market can be quite challenging, but with the right strategies, you can effectively attract tenants. Here, we'll share some essential property marke...

How Section 8 Decides if Your Rent Is Reasonable in Philadelphia

By Innovate Realty & Property Management Friday, February 21, 2025

The most recent data from the U.S. Census Bureau shows that 22% of Philadelphia residents live in poverty. For these people whose earnings fall below the federal poverty line, finding decent housing is highly challenging.The good news is that help is available for low-income hous...

How Do You Calculate Prorated Rent? A Guide for Philadelphia Property Managers

By Innovate Realty & Property Management Friday, February 7, 2025

As a new self-managing landlord in Philadelphia, PA, know that you've chosen a prime location, considering the city's high rental demand. As Niche.com points out, of Philly's 1.58 million residents, 48% are renters. So, as long as you implement effective property mark...

How Often Should a Landlord Inspect Rental Property in Philadelphia?

By Innovate Realty & Property Management Tuesday, January 21, 2025

According to the Philadelphia Housing Authority, landlords are responsible for conducting inspections and repairs. As a landlord, understanding your property is vital to efficiently managing it.Inspecting your rental units goes a long way in ensuring the property remains in good ...

How to Keep Great Tenants in Your Philadelphia Investment Property?

By Innovate Realty & Property Management Tuesday, January 7, 2025

Tenants come and go. So, what's the secret to keeping great tenants in your property? As a landlord, you've probably figured out it's about finding effective ways to navigate the relationship with your tenants.According to the Pew Charitable Trust, home prices in Phil...

Mastering the Art of Tenant Screening in Philadelphia: A Landlord's Playbook

By Innovate Realty & Property Management Wednesday, November 6, 2024

Talk to any experienced landlord or Philadelphia property manager, and you'll hear that the right tenant can turn owning and managing a rental property into a pleasant and profitable experience, while having the wrong tenant in place is likely to lead to untold headaches, fin...

Creating a Tenant Welcome Package: Ideas and Benefits

By Innovate Realty & Property Management Wednesday, October 23, 2024

Moving into a new home is a significant transition that most of us have experienced at least once in our lifetimes. Perhaps you can recall with a mix of excitement and trepidation what it was like to move into a new rental property. If you're a landlord or rental property own...

Design Trends for Rental Properties in Philadelphia

By Innovate Realty & Property Management Wednesday, October 9, 2024

We're going to put on our interior designer hats for a moment and talk about some of the design trends that we've seen in Philadelphia rental properties. If you're still thinking about a rental unit as simply something that requires four walls, a ceiling, and a floor,...