CREC Property Management Blog

By CREC Property Management - Sunday, December 19, 2021

Holiday Safety Tips for Your Property

Are you getting ready to bake cookies, sipping on eggnog, and cleaning out your chimney for Santa? It’s time for Christmas! While preparing for all the hecticness that comes with Christmas, it’s equally, if not more, important to take some safety precautions for your proper...

By CREC Property Management - Saturday, December 4, 2021

Rental Property Investment Tips

So you’re looking to get a rental property?? That is beyond exciting and a huge move in one’s life that can ultimately garner great profits. Here are some things to consider prior to purchasing a rental property. Legal Knowledge — Maybe you’re familiar with...

By CREC Property Management - Friday, November 19, 2021

Preparing Your Home for Lowcountry Winters

Happy November Y’all! The seasons are changing in the Lowcountry and while we’re lucky enough to live in beautiful and (mostly) warm Charleston, there are always measures that can be necessary to take when heading into a different season. While the likelihood of exper...

By CREC Property Management - Thursday, November 4, 2021

When Should I Hire a Property Manager? Qualifications of What Makes a Good Property Manager

Having a property manager can add a lot of free time back into your schedule, but it can also be a difficult decision to make. Your property might be a source of pride and joy for you, so delegating work to someone else can add stress, but hiring a property manager can also pro...

By CREC Property Management - Tuesday, October 19, 2021

What To Do and What NOT To Do in a New Apartment Setting

Congratulations! You’re moving into an apartment and this is likely an exciting time. Moving, in general, is often a catalyst to new habits, beginnings, and chapters in one’s life...so what should you do and what should you avoid? ✅ DO: Organize and Donate Unnecessar...

By CREC Property Management - Saturday, October 9, 2021

7 Surprising Costs Landlords Accrue

Many may view becoming a landlord as a great way to earn passive income with ‘no work,’ yet, there are many costs associated with becoming a landlord that may not have previously been considered. Here we are laying out 7 costs you may have never considered when becoming a l...

By CREC Property Management - Tuesday, September 14, 2021

Check Your Washing Machine Connections

Summers in the Lowcountry are hot, hot, hot! With lots of heat, you’ve likely been washing sweaty garments for an entire season now and it is quite possible that your washing machine has taken a beating this past summer. With all that extra use, be sure to check that the wate...

By CREC Property Management - Saturday, September 4, 2021

How To Prevent Mold in Your Home

With the majority of our rental properties being in the Lowcountry, we are no strangers to heat and humidity, which oftentimes, is a golden opportunity for mold growth. Mold specifically tends to appear where there are leaks in ceilings, walls, plumbing systems, and HVAC system...

By CREC Property Management - Tuesday, August 3, 2021

Hurricane Season Preparation for Rentals

Hurricane season is upon us here in the lowcountry and it is time to think about what steps you should take to prepare and protect your rental properties from the effects of potential storms. June marks the beginning of hurricane season all the way until November, but it isn't ...

By CREC Property Management - Saturday, July 3, 2021

The Importance of Regular HVAC Inspections

With Summer in full swing, Charleston’s temperatures are up and thermostats are down. It is time to get your HVAC inspected so your rental properties can continue to stay cool all summer long. Efficiency Checking your HVAC systems and ensuring their efficiency is an ess...