Key Takeaways

  • Plan for management fees, maintenance, property taxes, insurance, vacancy, and major replacements when evaluating the ongoing cost of a Winston-Salem rental.
  • Keep a dedicated maintenance budget and separate capital reserve so unexpected repairs do not disrupt your rental property...

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Due to the role that property plays on a social and economic level, the state of North Carolina has several rental laws that govern property transactions. It also gives involved parties rights and privileges.

One such right is “the implied covenant of quiet enjoyment.”

What exactly does thi...

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A Guide to 1031 Exchanges in Winston-Salem

September 18, 2026, 8:20 pm

A 1031 Exchange allows an investor to swap one property for another in order to defer capital gains taxes. This can allow an investor to build significant wealth by reinvesting the funds that would otherwise be taxed.

The term '1031 Exchange' gets its name from Section 1031 of the Internal Revenu...

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Pricing Your Winston-Salem Home to Rent

September 18, 2026, 8:20 pm

As a property owner, you should put much consideration into the amount of rent to charge your tenants. You must set a price that will allow you to make a profit, but it can't be so high that you face vacancies.

It goes without saying that you can't just make up a number. There are many different e...

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The Benefits of Renting to Tenants with Pets

September 18, 2026, 8:20 pm

Have you ever owned a pet? If you have, then you may understand why pets are so important to their owners. It's almost unimaginable to convince a pet owner to give up on their four-legged family member.

However, as a property owner, you may have heard that renting to tenants with pets poses some r...

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