Avoiding Rental Scams During and After COVID-19

Avoiding Rental Scams During and After COVID-19

We anticipated a recession. NO ONE anticipated the effects of COVID-19. Small businesses closing, restaurants shut down, non-essential personnel laid off. Children unable to have play dates with their friends. Shutting down sports, recreation areas, and boat landings for an undetermined amount of time. These are Pelican Properties recommendations for qualifying tenants during a recession and at all times. Right now is an important time to take additional measures to make sure everything on the application checks out. Be Proactive and not Reactive.

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Hurricane Dorian Thursday, September 5, 2019

Hurricane Dorian Thursday, September 5, 2019

On Thursday, September 5, 2019 the eye of Hurricane Dorian stayed offshore near Charleston, SC as a Category 2 hurricane. Heavy winds and rain poured across the Lowcountry for most of the day leaving the holy city with fallen trees, debris, and thousands without electricity or internet… oh those poor children with no Fort Nite.

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Landlord Tips

Landlord Tips

I am constantly preaching to Real Estate Investors the importance of following the lease agreement and not deviating from the terms and not allowing tenants to pay rent late or waiving late fees when rent is late. This article explains the importance of setting a precedent up front and not deviating from the lease terms to protect both the Landlord and the Tenant.

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Charleston and Mt Pleasant condos and apartments in lawsuits over building defects

Charleston and Mt Pleasant condos and apartments in lawsuits over building defects

Charleston area condos and apartments continue to find themselves in litigation with developers over building defects. Homeowners are unable to buy and sell as banks will not finance when a complex is in litigation. The focus in Charleston and Mt Pleasant should be on quality over quantity.

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What is the Role of a Property Manager?

What is the Role of a Property Manager?

What is the Role of a Property Manager? Many people think managing rental properties is easy until it is not so easy. This article pretty much somes up what Property Managers do, how we add value to real estate investment properties, and why a consistent process is important.

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