Replacing your Howard County rental property’s windows is probably not something you think about too often. However, as with everything property related, windows are bound to wear down and need replacement at one point or another. There is a lot that goes into replacing your Howard County rental’s windows. And one of the most important […]
Category Archives: Owning a Rental Property in Maryland
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Feb
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As a property owner, it is your responsibility to maintain the properties you lease to tenants. In fact, most states have very strict laws when it comes to providing tenants a habitable home that is livable and secure from safety hazards. And, while most property owners are aware of major frequent rental repairs in investment […]
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Feb
Feb
If you are a Baltimore County resident who is teetering on whether to invest in a rental property rather than relying solely on a pension plan for retirement, you are in the right place. Though the debate between property investments and pension plans oftentimes leans more towards pension plans as the better choice, the truth […]
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As a Montgomery County property owner, you want your investment properties to appeal to high-quality tenants, bring in the highest monthly rent possible, and of course, increase in value over time. Good news: There are things you can do right now to improve your rental property’s value. These immediate things can boost a rental property’s […]
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Jan
Jan
Unless you live in a tropical locale, there is no avoiding the fact that it is winter—complete with icy roads, frozen pipes, and the requirement that you wear mittens and earmuffs just to make it to your car without freezing. With that said, the time is now to start paying close attention to your rental […]
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Jan
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Did you know that oftentimes as much as 30% of your Montgomery County rental home’s energy budget is spent heating water? If you are looking to go green in your current rental home, or are in need of a new water heater because your current one is on its last leg, you might want to […]
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Dec
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For Montgomery County property owners, having a vacant rental property is something you never want. Even if you are currently dealing with an eviction, at least in that situation there are avenues for recouping your financial losses. However, with a vacant property, you are making no money. In fact, you are losing money. Unfortunately, vacancies […]
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Dec
Dec
Listing your Howard County vacation rental property on your own can be quite complex if you have never officially advertised a vacant property before. Some property owners may believe they can handle things on their own—they are amateur photographers and know a bit about advertising when it comes to listing vacation homes on platforms such […]
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Dec
Dec
As a Montgomery County rental property owner, you are entitled to implement your own pet policies. In other words, you get to decide whether to allow your tenants to have pets while residing in your property. But what if you have decided not to allow pets in your rental property and one of your tenants […]
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Nov
Discovering that an unauthorized person is living in your Montgomery County rental property can be a very stressful situation. It is your responsibility, as a rental property owner, to maintain the property that your tenants reside in. It is also your duty to ensure that whomever is living in your investment property is authorized to […]