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Blog Post What to Look for When Performing a Tenant Background Check
By Janet Fields - Sunday, April 21, 2024

What to Look for When Performing a Tenant Background Check

Picture this: you've got a rental property that's been empty for far too long. You finally find a potential tenant who seems great on paper. But before you hand over the keys, it's time to dive deep into the world of tenant background checks.How do you make sure you&#...
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Blog Post Top Reasons Why you Should Choose a Full-Service Property Management Company for Your Rental Properties
By Janet Fields - Sunday, April 14, 2024

Top Reasons Why you Should Choose a Full-Service Property Management Company for Your Rental Propert...

In the US, property management companies manage approximately 9.6 million residential properties.As a property owner, you understand the immense workload of managing one or more investment properties. Time is precious, and property management can quickly become overwhelming, leav...
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Blog Post Common Misconceptions Many Landlords Have About Security Deposits
By Janet Fields - Sunday, April 7, 2024

Common Misconceptions Many Landlords Have About Security Deposits

Trust is at an all-time low. 46% of Americans in the early 1970s said they could trust one another, but only 26% say the same today.That's part of what's led to the rise of security deposits. They're a form of insurance for landlords against tenants who don't pay ...
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Blog Post Investment Properties: The Importance of an Efficient HVAC System
By Janet Fields - Tuesday, December 7, 2021

Investment Properties: The Importance of an Efficient HVAC System

Guest Post By Blue National HVACOne of the most challenging home systems to maintain in investment properties is the HVAC equipment. This is especially true in an area like South Carolina, where the high summer temperatures and the uncomfortably cool winter lows demand that your ...
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Blog Post Property Management 101
By Janet Fields - Thursday, October 7, 2021

Property Management 101

If you're like us and enjoy listening to podcasts throughout your day, then make sure the next one of your list features our CEO, Janet Fields. Janet speaks as a podcast guest with Emily Cox from Onyx Design Collaborative.  This podcast discusses everything you...
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Blog Post The Best Areas To Invest In Charleston
By Janet Fields - Tuesday, June 22, 2021

The Best Areas To Invest In Charleston

The Charleston area has many subdivisions ranging from beach locations to master-planned communities.  As a result, Charleston has one of the hottest markets in terms of rental properties. Now is the time to start growing your investment portfolio to take advantage of the ma...
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Blog Post Five Questions To Ask Yourself When Purchasing An Investment Property
By Janet Fields - Wednesday, May 26, 2021

Five Questions To Ask Yourself When Purchasing An Investment Property

Preparation and expertise are key components towards success. Developing a plan before purchasing an investment property will place you in the best light to reach your investment goals. Your investment plan should include your goals and the steps you will need to take to reach th...
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Blog Post The OTP Performance Guarantees
By Janet Fields - Wednesday, April 28, 2021

The OTP Performance Guarantees

 Our performance guarantees stand out from the rest because our team of experts have strategically created our guarantees to ensure your investment property's success. A 2021 Property Industry report indicates the essential qualities to an investor. These items are...Rel...
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Blog Post Understanding Real Estate Property Class
By Janet Fields - Thursday, March 18, 2021

Understanding Real Estate Property Class

 You’ve decided to purchase an investment property. Now, where do you begin? Deciding on which investment property location is right for you can be an overwhelming process. Here at Oak Trust Properties, we most certainly know that the early stages of the who, what, whe...
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Blog Post Common Mistakes You Can Make When You Self-Manage
By Janet Fields - Monday, February 15, 2021

Common Mistakes You Can Make When You Self-Manage

 As an investor, we know that the goal is for you to love your property management company! We often find that self-managing can diminish the love for your investment property. Self-managing can often lead to unexpected setbacks and stress. If you want to love your investmen...
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