Over the 35 years of Outer Banks property management we at OBX Housing have seen instances where raccoons and squirrels have gotten into ductwork; attics and crawl spaces of rental homes on the Outer Banks and caused significant damage. Recently a Landlord had a mother and baby raccoons take up residence in her attic. Her …
If you have storm debris left over from Hurricane Florence read below for the Dare County Statement on storm debris pick-up – it is important to keep your Outer Banks Long Term Rental in tip-top shape! Read more below on Dare County’s’ Statement: Dare County Public Works: With limited impacts from the storm, there will be …
TAX DEDUCTIONS FOR LANDLORDS of Outer Banks Rental Properties Every year, Landlords pay more taxes on their rental income than they should. Why? Because they fail to take advantage of all the tax deductions that are available for Landlords who rent their homes on a long-term basis. Having an Outer Banks Rental property(ies) provides more …
If you are trying to manage your Outer Banks long term rental home without the help of a Licensed Broker, consider letting OBX Housing help you! As a Landlord with no representation, you may feel overwhelmed by the many moving parts of handling lease enforcement and managing your own long-term tenant. This is especially true …
Here are a few things you can do to make sure your Outer Banks rental property is ready for a new Tenant! When OBX Housing receives a Notice to Vacate from your current Tenant (which is typically 30 to 60 days before their lease ends) we begin immediately marketing for a new Tenant. The Outer …
Must you as Outer Banks Landlord or your Tenant pay sales tax? If you rent your home for 1 to 90 continuous days, you must collect and remit North Carolina Sales and Use Tax as well as Dare County Occupancy Tax. The state legislation through the North Carolina General Assembly authorized Dare County to charge …
What can the Landlord expect prior to your Tenant’s Lease being renewing on Outer Banks Long Term rental home? Outer Banks Long Term Rental homes managed by OBX Housing are leased on a minimum 12-month lease basis. About 60 days before the lease expires, we will contact your Tenant to find out if they wish …
Benefits of using an Outer Banks Property Manager vs. Self Management If you are trying to manage your long-term rental home without the help of a Licensed Broker, consider letting OBX Housing help you! As a Landlord with no representation, you may feel overwhelmed by the many moving parts of handling lease enforcement and managing …
Now that we are in Hurricane Season- OBX Housing is here to help you and your Renters after a storm…
Now that we are in Hurricane Season- OBX Housing is here to help you and your Renters after a storm… OBX Housing is very active on our Facebook page that we post to quite frequently, especially during hurricanes and storms. OBX Housing posts information about closings and evacuations as well as re-entry information if we …
Tips for Keeping Your Outer Banks Home Safe While You are on Vacation After spending a wonderful week away with friends and family you arrive home and notice that something is out of place. The front door is slightly open and you are sure you closed and locked it when you left. You peek inside …