by Rimoun Shawky | Feb 5, 2026 | Owner Education
Serving Arlington, Alexandria, Fairfax, Falls Church, McLean, and surrounding Northern Virginia communities Key Takeaways Not every maintenance issue requires a licensed contractor Knowing when to escalate repairs protects property condition and tenant safety Scope,...
by Rimoun Shawky | Jan 29, 2026 | Owner Education
Serving Arlington, Alexandria, Fairfax, Falls Church, McLean, and surrounding Northern Virginia communities Key Takeaways Preventative maintenance helps landlords reduce emergencies and long-term repair issues Proactive inspections identify problems before they...
by Rimoun Shawky | Jan 22, 2026 | Owner Education
Serving Arlington, Alexandria, Fairfax, Falls Church, McLean, and surrounding Northern Virginia communities Key Takeaways Not all maintenance issues qualify as emergencies Clear definitions reduce panic and unnecessary escalation Preparation and response systems limit...
by Rimoun Shawky | Jan 15, 2026 | Owner Education
Serving Arlington, Alexandria, Fairfax, Falls Church, McLean, and surrounding Northern Virginia communities Key Takeaways In-house and third-party maintenance models each have advantages and limitations Cost predictability, response time, and oversight vary between...
by Rimoun Shawky | Jan 8, 2026 | Owner Education
Serving Arlington, Alexandria, Fairfax, Falls Church, McLean, and surrounding Northern Virginia communities Key Takeaways Property maintenance becomes stressful when it is reactive instead of planned Proactive systems reduce emergencies, costs, and tenant...
by Rimoun Shawky | Nov 27, 2025 | Owner Education
Serving Arlington, Alexandria, Fairfax, Falls Church, McLean, and surrounding Northern Virginia communities Key Takeaways Many landlords experience stress from maintenance issues, tenant turnover, and time demands. The goal of rental ownership is steady income, not...