No Baltimore landlord likes a vacant property. Worries about loss of income, damage to the property, and theft can cause many sleepless nights. And while vacancies are an unwelcome downside to being a landlord, there are steps you can take to reduce the possibility of an unoccupied property. Let’s jump right in and take a […]
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Jun
Jun
You might feel hesitant to rent to students. Maybe you’ve heard stories of wild parties where students trash their house, or maybe you’re concerned that students don’t make enough money to pay rent on time every month. However, if you screen every tenant thoroughly and clearly explain your rules, you might find that renting to […]
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Jun
Jun
If you own rental property in the Howard County area, chances are you have considered hiring a property management company at one point or another. After all, the right property management company can handle the time-consuming tasks and stresses related to leasing your rental home. As a landlord, it is important you feel reassured that […]
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May
May
Owning property is a huge part of the American dream. But every year, landlords across the country pay much more taxes on their rental business than necessary. All too often, these taxes take a serious toll on the profitability of their properties. Fortunately, the United States tax code has many rules that allow landlords to […]
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May
May
Being a Baltimore landlord is already a complicated job, and the last thing you want on top of all your other duties is to land in legal troubles with a tenant. Not only can a lawsuit be a huge financial burden – it can waste your time and cause you tons of stress. If you’re […]
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May
May
If you have been in the Baltimore County rental property business for a while now, surely you have benefited from reading our money saving tips when it comes to being a landlord. After all, regulating investment property expenses is essential to maintaining a positive cash flow and ensures your rental property costs do not break […]
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May
May
As housing prices continue to increase, the time to capitalize on the value of your property is now. The question is: How? Appraisals are based on recent sales prices of comparable properties. They’re also meant to be coldly objective. The square footage, amenities, materials used in building, and the condition it’s in all figure into […]
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May
May
There are many terms related to being a landlord that get used on a regular basis. But have you ever really thought about the actual meaning behind them? Today we are going to discuss some of the most common real estate terms every property owner in the rental property business should be aware of and, […]
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Apr
Apr
Working with a property management company can eliminate a lot of the stress and hassle that comes with managing rental properties, especially in the large region of Baltimore County. In fact, here are some of the main reasons you should consider hiring a property management company, regardless of how many rental properties you currently own: […]
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Apr
Apr
According to the National Association of Realtors, in 2015 an estimated 1.09 million vacation homes were purchased for investment reasons alone. Representing an increase for the first time in 5 years, it might be time for you to consider investing in a Prince George’s County vacation home that you can lease to tenants looking to […]