One of the first things successful landlords tell anyone thinking of renting out a property is to always select good tenants. It doesn’t take much for a bad tenant to turn your profitable investment into a money-losing nightmare. There are many federal, state, and local laws that limit the control you have to refuse to […]
Monthly Archives: August 2015
Part of being a good landlord in Maryland is keeping your property in good shape. What better way to do that than add a fresh coat of paint? A good paint job is an affordable change that can have a major positive impact on the quality of tenants you attract. After all, your tenants want […]
Being a Howard County landlord sometimes means dealing with narrow margins on your rental income. When repairs need to be made, most landlords are tempted to do all of the repairs themselves. But, sometimes making the repairs yourself is more expensive than simply hiring a professional to do the work. When you are trying to […]
Having a hard time finding top quality tenants to live in your property? Whether your property is located in Towson, Catonsville, Dundalk, or another city around Baltimore County, you might be dealing with this issue due to a lack of attractive amenities. Let’s face it – the best renters don’t want to live in just […]
You don’t have to do much searching online to find horror stories about overbearing, unfair landlords and how they mistreat their tenants. It’s a common problem and many landlords act that way as a result of constantly dealing with difficult tenants, tenants who never pay rent on time, and tenants who damage their property. Being […]
With Montgomery County rentals becoming increasingly competitive, you need to find ways to make your property standout without losing your shirt. Many property improvements are too complex or expensive to complete between renters. The key is to invest in improvements that are simple and have a high return on investment.
Dealing with late rent payments can be frustrating and costly for landlords, especially when it’s a recurring problem. Late rent payments can even lead to bigger hassles, like having to go through the Maryland eviction process. That’s the last thing you want to deal with as a landlord! If you’re getting late rent payments from […]
Nationally speaking there has been a significant shift in the past two decades regarding policies surrounding smoking in public spaces such as workplaces, bars, and restaurants. It is common knowledge that smoking poses serious health risks. In fact, it is so serious that the American Cancer Society claims that up to 30% of all cancer […]
Choosing a tenant to live in your property can be an exciting but nerve-wracking experience. Whether your property is located in Towson, Rosedale, Lutherville, or somewhere else in Baltimore County, choosing the wrong tenant means you could end up with costly damage, a more stressful job, late rent payments, or worse! So, instead of jumping […]