Should You Treat Your Former Home Like a Business When You Turn It Into a Rental?
By Lindsey Blackburn Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Your Rental Property Is a Business—Even If It Used to Be Your HomeTurning a former home into a rental property can be a smart way to build long-term wealth, but successful rental property ownership requires a different mindset. Once a resident moves in, decisions about rent...
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Deferred Maintenance: The Most Expensive Way to Save Money
By Lindsey Blackburn Wednesday, September 16, 2026
We understand.No property owner has ever received a maintenance recommendation and thought, Fantastic! I was really hoping to spend some money on the house this week.We get it. Repairs cost money. Replacements cost even more money. And when something is technically still working,...
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Know Your Zone: Because “We’ll Figure It Out Later” Is Not an Evacuation Plan
By Lindsey Blackburn Wednesday, September 9, 2026
September is Preparedness Month, which is fitting because it is also the time of year when everyone in the Lowcountry starts casually checking the tropics several times a day while pretending they are not checking the tropics several times a day.If you live in coastal South Carol...
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Emergency Preparedness for Tenants, Owners and Property Managers
By Lindsey Blackburn Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Is Your Rental Property Ready for the Unexpected?A Preparedness Checklist for Owners & ResidentsSeptember is National Preparedness Month, which seems particularly appropriate considering September also happens to fall smack in the middle of hurricane season here in the Lowcou...
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Week Four: The Property Management Cycle at Sloane Realty
By Lindsey Blackburn Friday, August 28, 2026
We’ve made it to week four! If you’ve been following along with our series, you’ve seen just how much happens throughout a month in property management. By week four, our focus begins shifting toward wrapping up the current month while getting everything lined u...
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Week Three: The Property Management Cycle at Sloane Realty
By Lindsey Blackburn Thursday, August 20, 2026
By week three, the month may look a little quieter, but behind the scenes, our team is busy following up on all the work that was set in motion during the first two weeks. If weeks one and two are about evaluating, collecting, and initiating, week three is about follow-through - ...
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Week Two: The Property Management Cycle at Sloane Realty
By Sarah Turocy Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Move-Out inspections are finished, so our field agent transitions to annual inspections, which are scheduled the second and third weeks of the month. Inspection reports are reviewed for potential maintenance concerns and lease violations; work orders and notices to correct are se...
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Week One: The Property Management Cycle at Sloane Realty
By Sarah Turocy Friday, August 7, 2026
This month, we’re kicking off a four-week series walking through the property management cycle and how things work behind the scenes at Sloane Realty. We’ve been getting a lot of great questions lately, and it seemed like the perfect nudge to get ahead of them —...
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Storm-Ready Starts Now: Hurricane Prep Tips for This Season
By Aly LaBarr Monday, June 2, 2025
Hurricane season is here, and it’s important for South Carolina residents to be prepared. Whether you’re a local or new to the area, the 2025 SC Hurricane Guide is your go-to resource for being prepared before, during, and after a storm. Hurricane season runs fr...
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How Smart Home Technology Benefits Tenants and Property Owners
By Aly LaBarr Wednesday, May 21, 2025
How Smart Home Technology Benefits Tenants and Property Owners Smart home technology has advanced from clap-on lights and voice-activated speakers. It's no longer just a perk in rental properties; it's becoming a norm, an expectation. Renters want modern features that of...
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