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A Comprehensive Guide to Property Management in Philadelphia

By Mike Lautensack Saturday, February 18, 2023

IntroductionWhen you own a rental property in Philadelphia, it’s important to know how to find the right property management in Philadelphia. You want to make sure that the agency you hire is experienced, efficient and can provide your tenants with the highest level of serv...

ZeroDeposit Program – Why Landlords Should Consider Security Deposit Alternatives

By Mike Lautensack Thursday, February 16, 2023

IntroductionThe world of renting has changed dramatically in recent years. Deposit free renting was once a dream, but it’s now an option for both landlords and tenants alike. In this post I'm going to look at what deposit free renting is and how it works, as well ...

Del Val Property Management - Rent Collection

By Mike Lautensack Monday, February 13, 2023

Rent CollectionsWe at Del Val have become much more aggressive in terms of rent collectionOver the past 2 years there have been a number of COVID and rent relief agencies offering rental assistance. This meant that when tenants got behind they had a place to get rental assistance...

Why Should a Londlord Require a Tenant to Have Renters Insurance

By Mike Lautensack Saturday, February 11, 2023

Renter insurance is a type of insurance policy designed specifically for renters. It provides coverage for personal belongings and liability in case of damages or accidents in the rental property. Requiring tenants to have renter insurance has become a common practice among landl...

Real estate investing in Philadelphia

By Mike Lautensack Thursday, February 9, 2023

Real estate investing in Philadelphia offers many opportunities and potential for profitability. With its vibrant culture, diverse population and diverse business environment, Philadelphia is an ideal place for investors of all levels. Philadelphia's real estate market is dr...

Rent Growth Decelerating

By Mike Lautensack Tuesday, December 13, 2022

As you can see "Asking Rents" have finally started to come down over the last few months.

Owning a Home Versus Renting a Home

By Mike Lautensack Saturday, December 10, 2022

Here's the fascinating chart from John Burns showing the entrance cost to buy versus rent a home -- and the discount to rent has never been bigger than it is today.

Del Val Property Managment - Our Application Process

By Mike Lautensack Wednesday, September 7, 2022

Del Val application process has 3 stages as follows Three StagesStart of the applicationProcessing the applicationDecision on the applicationPlease watch this short 6-minute video to see how evaluate and make decision on applications

Get an Entire Year of Rental Income up Front in One Payment! While letting us Manage Your Property!

By Mike Lautensack Tuesday, August 23, 2022

Yes, you read that right but only if Your Property Qualifies Step 1 You Hire Del Val Property Management and “opt-in” into our “Owner Benefits Package” that offers Rent Advance.Step 2 We determine if your property qualifies for our Rent Advance...

Rental Price Update: Are Rentals Rates and Real Estate Prices "Crashing"?

By Mike Lautensack Friday, August 12, 2022

Please see our latest blog post and video where I discuss rental prices and real estate prices and if they are about to "Crash". You will be surprised that rental prices are still rising at double digit rate and real estate may be rolling over but not declining. &...

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