the PROPERTY playbook

You’ve got more than 27 credits scores…and don’t even know it

10/03/2025

Yeah, you read that right. Wait — did I say more than 27? Just kidding — that was a typo. I meant more than 37! You don’t have one credit score. Not even three. You’ve got about 39 different FICO…

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10 Reasons to Hire a Professional Property Manager

04/25/2025
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How to Be a Good Tenant

08/01/2024
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How to Be a Good Landlord/Property Manager:

06/19/2024

1. Run Your Property Like a Business. This isn’t a hobby, and it’s not a side hustle.It’s a business—and you have to treat it like one.Systems, standards, documentation—every detail matters.Before I rent a unit, I walk through it and ask myself…

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Why Smart Landlords Never Chase Late Rent (And What They Do Instead)

01/01/2024

Since 2002, I’ve been in the property management business. I hold an active real estate license in DC, Maryland, and Virginia, and a master’s degree in real estate development. Over the years, I’ve seen it all: late rent excuses, damaged…

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