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Blog Post What Boston Investment Property Owners Need to Know For a 1031 Exchange
By Platinum Realty Group - Thursday, May 5, 2022

What Boston Investment Property Owners Need to Know For a 1031 Exchange

If you’re a Boston rental property owner wondering how to avoid paying taxes after selling a property, you probably have a lot to gain from doing a 1031 exchange. This program allows you to defer those taxes if you reinvest the earnings from your sale into another purcha...
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Blog Post Boston Landlord Education: How to Handle Security Deposits
By Platinum Realty Group - Thursday, April 14, 2022

Boston Landlord Education: How to Handle Security Deposits

Collecting a security deposit from your tenants before they move into your Boston rental property is an essential part of the process. It protects you and your property against a loss of rent if those tenants break the lease and it also helps you pay for any damage that goes be...
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Blog Post 5 Responsibilities HOA Boards Should Delegate to a Boston Community Association Management Company
By Platinum Realty Group - Thursday, March 31, 2022

5 Responsibilities HOA Boards Should Delegate to a Boston Community Association Management Company

Most HOA boards in Boston communities want to provide a pleasant and supportive association for themselves and their fellow homeowners. That can get tricky and time-consuming for all-volunteer boards, which is why it’s so important to partner with a professional Boston H...
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Blog Post Landlord's Guide to Pets and Service Animals | Boston Property Management
By Platinum Realty Group - Thursday, March 17, 2022

Landlord's Guide to Pets and Service Animals | Boston Property Management

Everybody loves pets, right? Well, that's true if we're talking about your own pets. If you're a rental property owner concerned about scratches on floors or lingering pet odors, you may not be such a fan. Pets are both a benefit and a burden to Boston rental property...
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Blog Post Tenant Screening: A Helpful Guide for Boston Rental Property Owners
By Platinum Realty Group - Thursday, March 3, 2022

Tenant Screening: A Helpful Guide for Boston Rental Property Owners

A successful and profitable investment experience for Boston rental property owners is largely impacted by tenant selection.  Well-qualified tenants deliver predictability and profit; you’ll bring in reliable rental in...
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Blog Post 6 Factors That Influence A Home’s Value | Boston Portfolio Management
By Platinum Realty Group - Thursday, February 17, 2022

6 Factors That Influence A Home’s Value | Boston Portfolio Management

When you’re deciding how much you’re willing to pay for a property, you have to know what that home is worth. The same applies to selling a home – how will you know what your investment’s value is?  Establishing a rental value works the same way. Y...
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Blog Post Why a Move-in Property Condition Checklist is Important | Advice from a Boston Property Manager
By Platinum Realty Group - Thursday, February 3, 2022

Why a Move-in Property Condition Checklist is Important | Advice from a Boston Property Manager

Tenants are likely to complain about two things when they don’t have a good rental experience. The first is rental property maintenance. The second is a chaotic and confusing move-in process. You can address that frustration and create the foundation for a great relation...
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Blog Post Who's Responsible for Repairs – Tenants or Landlords? Boston Property Management
By Platinum Realty Group - Thursday, January 20, 2022

Who's Responsible for Repairs – Tenants or Landlords? Boston Property Management

When the garbage disposal in your Boston rental property jams, who is responsible for fixing it? What about the batteries in a garage door opener? Who takes care of the landscaping and pest control?These are common questions that both landlords and tenants ask when theyâ&eu...
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Blog Post Best Neighborhoods to Buy a Single-Family Rental Investment in Boston
By Platinum Realty Group - Thursday, January 6, 2022

Best Neighborhoods to Buy a Single-Family Rental Investment in Boston

At Platinum Realty Group, we’re a unique company that provides local, Boston-based real estate services and property management. We work with HOAs, we help investors locate properties to add to their portfolios, and we also manage homes for owners who don’t have t...
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Blog Post 7 Tips for a New Boston HOA Community Board Member
By Platinum Realty Group - Thursday, December 16, 2021

7 Tips for a New Boston HOA Community Board Member

Homeowner associations are growing every year. Statistics show that around 8,000 new associations are formed annually and at least 40 million homes and condos are in community associations. More than half of homeowners across the country are living in HOA neighborhoods. Living ...
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