CREC Property Management Blog

By CREC Property Management - Sunday, September 25, 2022

What To Do When Preparing Your Property to Become a Rental in Charleston, SC

So you’ve decided you’re going to turn your property into a rental property? Congratulations, this must be an incredibly exciting time for you as you take the leap many dream of! Today we wanted to highlight some ideas that may be important to keep in mind as you prep...

By CREC Property Management - Thursday, September 8, 2022

Common Rental Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

If you’re a first-time property owner, you may be experiencing some learning curves along the way. This is perfectly normal and to be expected of a first-time property owner, almost everyone who owns property has been there, done that! Today we at CREC Property Management wan...

By CREC Property Management - Sunday, August 21, 2022

Improving Tenant Retention in Charleston, SC

If you’re an owner of multiple properties — congratulations! Owning multiple properties is no easy task, and we’re sure that once you’ve found a good tenant, you want to keep them for as long as possible! The comparison between a great tenant and a stressful tenant ...

By CREC Property Management - Saturday, August 6, 2022

Renter Friendly Decor Ideas

When renting, it can be tricky to figure out how to decorate your living space to feel like home while still abiding by the obligations and requirements of your lease. Despite rules that may be in place, there are still several different ways to spruce up your space and customize...

By CREC Property Management - Sunday, July 17, 2022

Ways to Stay Cool this Summer in Charleston

If you’ve spent as much as five minutes in Charleston, South Carolina during the summer months, it may be incredibly obvious that….it’s a bit hot here. Living in lovely Charleston comes with the tradeoff that the summers are hot and humid, but hey, we think it’s worth i...

By CREC Property Management - Sunday, July 3, 2022

Reasons to Reconsider Owning an Airbnb Property in Charleston, South Carolina

Airbnb has been all the rage in recent times. What started off as a fantastic way to make passive income by renting an extra room in your house for a few days has transitioned into a booming business in which many individuals have purchased properties with the intention of turn...

By CREC Property Management - Sunday, June 19, 2022

The Best of Both Worlds: Renting a House in Charleston

Often, when people think of renting they may imagine apartment complexes with noisy neighbors, little to no privacy, and infuriatingly slow staff when it comes to maintenance issues. We hear you. Apartment buildings are often crammed in order to accommod...

By CREC Property Management - Monday, June 6, 2022

Which Area of Charleston is Right for You?!

With ~33 people moving to Charleston daily, there’s much to be considered about where in the general Charleston area you would like to be. When people think of Charleston, they often think of Downtown Charleston, home to popular tourist destinations like Rainbow Row, King Str...

By CREC Property Management - Sunday, May 22, 2022

How a Charleston Property Manager Can Help YOU

Many people suggest buying and renting out a property as a way of receiving passive income in addition to a primary job or career. Doing so is an awesome way to get an extra stream of income, but many homeowners who opt for this route do not have experience with owning and rent...

By CREC Property Management - Saturday, May 7, 2022

The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of Living in Charleston

Have you considered moving to Charleston, South Carolina recently?! With the advent of many jobs switching to full-time remote positions, you are certainly not alone in that thought process! With less congestion than large metropolitan cities, lower prices, and friendly faces, ...