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Best Tenant Communication Tools for 2024

Communicating with tenants is crucial to running a rental business. Whether sending monthly rent reminders or following up on a maintenance issue, it’s important to have a secure way to contact your tenants. Today, we’re discussing the best tenant communication tools in 2024 and how they can benefit your rental business.  Contents of This Article:  […]

10 Questions to Answer Before Your Tenant Asks

One way to keep your Prince George County tenants happy is to be proactive about creating the lease agreement. Answering all the potential questions a tenant may have in the agreement itself and before the tenant asks will help you avoid possible trouble in the future. After all, you want to ensure your tenants have […]

Employee Spotlight – Nina Bartolome, BMG Property Manager

At Bay Property Management Group, we are Philadelphia 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 our success is due to our awesome team members and how they each contribute something special to our property management company. […]

How to Legally Navigate Rental Application Rejections

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If you’re a landlord, you know rental application rejections are part of the process. While it’s never fun to deny a tenant, you always want to make sure your property is in good hands. That said, you can’t reject an applicant for no good reason. Being fair, professional, and compliant throughout the process is crucial. […]

Pros and Cons of Installing Hardwood Floors in Your Rental

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Choosing the right materials for your rental property is a big decision. Many investors are stuck between choosing more expensive but durable materials or cheaper materials that may need to be replaced more frequently. Ultimately, it depends on your budget and what you’re willing to spend on maintenance. Today, we’re reviewing the pros and cons […]

What HOAs Need to Know About ADA Compliance

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Making sure your homeowners association (HOA)  is compliant with all federal, state, and local laws is crucial. Some laws, like the federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), apply to all public accommodations. While not every HOA is open to the public, many are, so it’s important that your community association knows its responsibilities regarding ADA […]

Where Are the Most Competitive Rental Markets in the US?

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Investing in real estate is a large decision that takes time and research. After all, you want the best returns possible, so knowing where to invest and what properties to buy is essential. A good starting point is to look at different cities and neighborhoods to determine competitive rental markets. Today, we’re reviewing the most […]

When is it Legal to Refuse to Rent?

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One of the first things successful landlords tell anyone considering renting out a property is to always select good tenants. After all, it doesn’t take much for a bad tenant to turn your profitable investment into a money-losing nightmare. However, many federal, state, and local laws limit the ability to refuse to rent to an […]

How to Maintain Your HOA Playground

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Playgrounds can be an excellent addition to an HOA community. However, it’s important to know how to maintain these areas to ensure resident safety and cleanliness and protect the park from weather damage. Today, we’re reviewing why HOA playground maintenance matters, when to conduct inspections, how to handle repairs, and different types of maintenance. Read […]

How to Ask Your Landlord for Rent Relief Options

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Many people experience hardships, and some cannot pay their rent on time each month, especially with today’s rental rates and cost of living. If this sounds like you, we understand that it can be difficult. However, rent relief options may be available to you. Today, we’re discussing common reasons tenants need help paying rent, how […]