6,000Units Under Management
Less Than 1% Eviction Rate
Avg. Time Rental Is on Market 23 Days

How to Plan for Your HOA Budget

Homeowners Associations (HOAs) play a large role in creating and maintaining a welcoming and fulfilling environment for their communities. That said, it takes a dedicated team of professionals and resources to make that happen. One of the most crucial responsibilities of an HOA, which is often overlooked, is budgeting. Today, we’ll review the importance of […]

What is the Renter’s Bill of Rights and How Does It Protect Tenants?

Understanding and protecting tenant rights is a huge part of owning and managing rental properties. However, laws that regulate rentals or address tenant rights can vary widely across the United States. As a result, depending on the city or state, you may find policies that heavily favor the landlord or tenant, but rarely is it […]

What Is an FHA 203(k) Loan? How It Works

If you’re looking to finance a fixer-upper, there are several loan options to consider. For instance, you could take out a traditional mortgage for the home and fund the renovations yourself, use a hard money loan, or explore an FHA 203(k) loan. Many fixer-upper homebuyers choose the Federal Housing Administration’s 203(k) loan to combine the […]

Employee Spotlight – Nerissa Gagarin, Property Manager for BMG

At Bay Property Management Group, we are property management professionals focused on customer service. Furthermore, our goal is to make property ownership both a pleasurable and profitable experience for our clients. We know that our success is due to our awesome team members and how they each contribute to our Baltimore property management company. Therefore, […]

Real Estate SEO: Tips and Strategies to Boost Success

Anyone with a business wants to get more eyes on their website to increase brand awareness, generate leads, and gain more customers. That said, search engine optimization is an excellent way to increase visibility and drive more traffic to your website, whether you’re a rental property owner, property manager, or real estate agent. Today, we’ll […]

How to Create a Professional Rental Property Listing

Listing and advertising rental properties is a massive part of being a landlord or property manager. After all, you want as many eyes on your property as possible to try to reduce vacancy times and attract new tenants quickly. However, it’s essential to create a detailed and compelling rental property listing that accurately describes your […]

Biggest Investor Mistakes and Red Flags Landlords Should Never Ignore

Owning rental properties can be a lucrative business plan if managed correctly. After all, being a landlord is no simple task. A ton of time, money, and effort goes into investing in rental properties and remaining successful. However, if you’re a new investor, it can be challenging to recognize the red flags of an investment […]

How to Conserve Water and Energy in Your Rental Property

Water and energy conservation are at the forefront of many peoples’ minds. As the cost of energy continues to rise, major droughts are also becoming a real threat in regions all across the country. Thus, as the number of people wanting to become environmentally friendly with their daily activities increases, it is important as a rental property […]

What are the Hidden Costs of Being a Landlord?

Being a landlord seems easy from the outside looking in. All you have to do is buy properties and find tenants to live in them, right? Unfortunately, no. Much more goes into it, including time, money, management skills, and more. Landlords have several expenses to consider aside from the price of buying investment properties. Today, […]

Clean, Safe, Profitable: How Industrial Cleaners Boost Property Management

In the competitive field of residential property management, the adage “first impressions last” isn’t just a saying—it’s a business reality. The importance of maintaining a clean and welcoming environment cannot be overstated. For property managers and facility maintenance professionals, investing in industrial cleaning is not merely a matter of aesthetics—it’s a strategic business choice that […]