All Forum Posts by: Benjamin F.

Would anyone have suggestions for property management companies in the Northern Virginia area?  Thank you.

Hi Joseph,

Was this still available?

Happy holidays,

Ben

@Christopher Phillips I'm not seeing the ads as I haven't gotten involved to that extent; however, I can easily ask that question of the realtor, right?

@Jeff B. Now that the holidays are here, that will impact the interest no doubt.  Still the unit was vacant back in September-October.  What is the difference between fair market rent and comps?

I have a property that's been vacant for almost three months, which happened previously about a year ago.  Given the rental comps in the area (Northern Virginia near Dulles), it seems the property should be earning more and be filled faster.  I'm not sure where the problem is although one thing that worries me is the realtor who seems to be too late in starting to advertise the vacancy, which then results in a need to lower the rent.  So I lose money on the vacancy as well as the ultimate rental income.  Of course there could be problems with the attractiveness of the property that are out of the realtors hands.  How have others handled this type of situation and are my concerns about the realtor justified?

Hello,

I joined Biggerpockets to expand my network and increase my knowledge in support of my goal to build on a modest rent-and-hold portfolio.  Specifically I want to buy rentals in areas around DC that provide better cash flow than my current properties.

Ben

Hi Elizabeth,

I would be interested in receiving more information on this process if you don't mind sending it my way.

Thanks,

Ben