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Blog Post Should You Treat Your Former Home Like a Business When You Turn It Into a Rental?

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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Blog Post Deferred Maintenance: The Most Expensive Way to Save Money

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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Blog Post Know Your Zone: Because “We’ll Figure It Out Later” Is Not an Evacuation Plan

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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Blog Post Emergency Preparedness for Tenants, Owners and Property Managers

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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Blog Post Week Four: The Property Management Cycle at Sloane Realty

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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Blog Post Week Three: The Property Management Cycle at Sloane Realty

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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