Author: Joseph

Running a short-term rental in Richmond can look like an easy win. Visitors come for VCU events, the river, concerts, and weekends in the Fan and Scott’s Addition, and nightly rates can be higher than a monthly lease. But a short-term rental is closer to a small hospitality business than a set-it-and-forget-it rental. The city … Continued

Setting rent is one of the biggest calls a landlord makes. Set it too high and the unit sits empty while the mortgage, taxes, and utilities keep coming due. Set it too low and you leave money on the table every month, which is hard to fix once a lease is signed. Here’s a practical … Continued

Virginia landlords must keep a rental fit and habitable. Under Va. Code §55.1-1220, that means following building and housing codes, keeping the electrical, plumbing, and heating systems (plus any air conditioning and appliances you supply) in good working order, providing running water, hot water, and heat in season, and preventing and fixing mold. If a … Continued

The tenant you choose matters more than almost any other decision you make as a landlord. A good tenant pays on time, reports problems early, and treats the place like home. A bad fit can mean months of missed rent, damage, and a trip to General District Court. A clear, consistent screening process is how … Continued