As a landlord in Howard County and throughout Maryland, your job is rarely hands-off. You have to interact with your tenants for a variety of reasons. Luckily, there’s an efficient and legal way to do this: notices. Notices are legal forms used by landlords and property managers to communicate intentions for the property or to […]
Monthly Archives: September 2015
Maryland’s largest and most diverse city, Baltimore, has much to offer your future tenants. Known for its beautiful waterfront harbor, shops that resemble historical times, and restaurants that can satisfy even the trendiest of people, this is the city to be in. Baltimore offers an abundance of special events and activities all throughout the year. […]
If you’ve ever moved to a new city, you know how stressful the process can be. Not only do you have to deal with the normal hassles of moving like packing and cleaning – you also have to leave familiar surroundings and get used to a completely new area. You have to figure out where […]
Many full time jobs allow employees to take a couple of weeks every year for vacation. Unfortunately, landlords often don’t have that luxury because taking care of tenants and properties requires 24/7 availability. Because of this, landlords often completely avoid taking vacations, which can cause burnout and frustration. While you might think working all of […]
If you’re like many Prince George’s County landlords, you might worry that renting to college students will mean dealing with constant partying in your property, unwanted long-term guests, and costly damages. That may be true sometimes, but what you may not realize is that renting to students can be very lucrative, if done correctly. Whether […]
If you are a Baltimore County landlord, you understand that sometimes the hardest part of owning rentals is dealing with tenants. Your tenants may be renting your property, but they have made your property their home. It’s understandable that from time-to-time conflicts will arise. The biggest mistake in dealing with tenant issues is to not […]
The worst thing for any landlord is having a vacant property. Not only does vacancy mean no money is coming in, but landlords also have to invest time and money in finding new tenants. The strongest rental businesses have low turnover among their tenants. This keeps their cash flow steady and reduces costs. But many […]
Being a landlord in Montgomery County is no easy task. Yes – it definitely has its benefits, but sometimes the negatives outweigh the positives. It can be a demanding, time-consuming job that will take over your life if you allow it to. If managing your property has started to feel like a huge burden, then […]
One of the most important amenities you can offer your Baltimore County tenants is high-quality flooring. There are many options to choose from and depending on your specific needs you might choose one or several available options. Becoming knowledgeable about the different types of flooring you can choose to place in your rental will help […]
Low turnover and vacancy rates are essential to becoming a successful landlord. Renting out your home offers one of the best opportunities to build a steady stream of cash flow, should you find the right tenants for each property. Once the perfect tenants are in place, renewing their leases year to year is one of […]
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