There are many reasons to join the Foreign Service in service to our nation’s ideals abroad. You may have joined because you have a history of government service in your family tree. You might have joined your brothers and sisters in the service to see the world, achieve a personal goal, or just to uphold …
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Being a homeowner and a soldier at the same time can become complicated. What happens to your home when you are deployed? Maybe you have family staying behind, or you have a trusting neighbor to watch over your most important investment. If you have neither, have you considered renting your valuable home to a renter? …
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When the going gets tough, the tough get going—but so do scam artists. While there have been stories of great bravery and heroic deeds during this time, there has been an equally opposing wave of despicable—even vile—acts. At RentSimple, we know the former horrors we mentioned don’t apply to most of the great people who …
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According to the National Bureau of Economic Research, the United States is currently experiencing a recession. In fact, we are “in” a recession right now. Although it’s not quite like some of the recessions of the past, given that it’s a direct consequence of COVID-19. However, no matter what the reasons are for a recession, …
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The novel Coronavirus pandemic has created a crisis worldwide. Jobs are disappearing—and so are renters’ paychecks. Thankfully, the numbers are in from surveys conducted about rent payments in April and May: roughly 90% of renters were able to make payments across both months. However, these figures include payments made using some form of payment plan. As an expert in …
Dealing with terrible tenants is every landlord’s worst nightmare. Owning investment properties and benefitting from the income is quite enjoyable—until a bad rental experience ruins the illusion of easy Fairfax property management. Finding quality tenants isn’t easy! Once you do manage to find great people for your great spaces who remind you how much you …
If you’re an Arlington investor who owns multiple properties, then you know the importance of setting the best rental rates for your great spaces if you want to see lasting returns. This is a skill that still holds value regardless of whether we are facing a pandemic as a community or not! However, as an …
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The rental listing for your great spaces is a critical part of your marketing strategy—even when there isn’t a pandemic. However, while DIY landlords are feeling the full impact of COVID-19 on the ability to care for their rentals, your property listing becomes your most powerful marketing strategy. Take it from the experts in Arlington …
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Living in the Northern VA area offers many job opportunities: with the proximity to the nation’s capital, more would-be diplomats have access to careers that advance the interests of our country abroad. According to the Department of Employment Services, Washington DC has the highest number of federal workers. Virginia alone employs 19.9 percent of its …
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Property Management for Military Service Members Has Never Been Better! Approximately 1.3 million people serve as active duty service members in our nation’s military. In addition to the 1.3 million service members, 800,000 reserve forces proudly serve. Our fine state of Virginia ranks as one of the top five states with the most active-duty members. …
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