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Buying Rental Properties, Owning a Rental Property in Pennsylvania, Property Management, Property Management in Chester County, PA, Property Management in Pennsylvania, Rental, Tips for Investing in Rental Properties, Tips for Landlords, Tips for New Landlords, Tips for Tenants

A Landlord’s Guide to Choosing the Best Rental Property Flooring

Posted on by Madison McCracken
A Landlord’s Guide to Choosing the Best Rental Property Flooring
11
Feb

Flooring is one of the most important considerations for your rental property. After all, your flooring can change your rental space’s look, feel, and functionality. It can also help attract and keep quality tenants, increase the value of your property, and create a welcoming environment for tenants. So, what type of rental property flooring should […]

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5 Tips for Landlords to Keep in Mind While Renting to Roommates

Posted on by Madison McCracken
5 Tips for Landlords to Keep in Mind While Renting to Roommates
04
Feb

To get the most out of your rental business, you may find yourself renting to roommates sometimes. Renting to roommates has some benefits, like filling up vacant units quicker and having a wider range of tenants to rent to. Although it may seem like more of a hassle than renting to a family, we have […]

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2021 Rental Property Tax Checklist and Tips for Landlords

Posted on by Madison McCracken
2021 Rental Property Tax Checklist and Tips for Landlords
25
Jan

While many benefits come with investing in real estate, tax time can still be a significant source of stress for property owners. Investors that aren’t well versed in tax requirements, deductions, and processes may quickly become overwhelmed. At the same time, the Covid-19 pandemic has posed many tax changes for people worldwide, including landlords and […]

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State of the Philadelphia Housing Market and Strategies for 2022

Posted on by Madison McCracken
State of the Philadelphia Housing Market and Strategies for 2022
18
Jan

As we enter a new year, the COVID-19 pandemic is, unfortunately, still stuck with us. So, what does that mean for the housing market? Investors hope that the New Year will help create a more stable market. However, the past few years have been abnormal because of the pandemic, and we’ve seen many changes in […]

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A Landlord’s Guide to Surviving a Visit From a Fair Housing Tester

Posted on by Madison McCracken
How to Survive a Fair Housing Tester Visit A Landlord's Guide
12
Jan

No family or individual should fall victim to housing discrimination, but unfortunately, it happens from time to time. That said, when you own a rental property, there are specific protocols that you must follow. For example, the 1968 Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination against tenants. In addition, housing discrimination claims can have tremendous legal and […]

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A Tenant’s Guide to Rental Property Maintenance Procedures

Posted on by Madison McCracken
A Tenant's Guide to Rental Property Maintenance Procedures
06
Jan

Maintenance within a rental home is necessary for both landlords and tenants. Although landlords have many responsibilities within their rental properties, tenants must keep up with regular maintenance procedures to maintain a safe living space. With that, it’s imperative to outline landlord and tenant responsibilities clearly from the start.  Failure to state maintenance procedures for […]

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Why Should Investors Keep Up With New Home-Building Trends?

Posted on by Madison McCracken
Why Should Rental Investors Keep Up With New Home-Building Trends
22
Dec

New Home-Building Trends If you are a real estate investor looking to step up your rental property game, it’s essential to recognize new home-building trends. Like how fashion trends change, home design trends change too, just a little less drastically.  These days, homes are built and designed much differently than ten years ago. For example, […]

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End of Year Tax Planning for Property Investors

Posted on by Madison McCracken
End of Year Tax Planning for Property Investors in Philadelphia
16
Dec

A Property Investor’s Guide to End of Year Tax Planning The endless amount of tasks associated with end-of-year tax planning can be challenging for rental investors. Therefore, we recommend hiring a property management company to assist with tax filing. That said, whether you hire a professional company or file your taxes yourself, you’ll want to […]

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This Season’s Fun Holiday Events Near Philadelphia

Posted on by Madison McCracken
This Season’s Fun Holiday Events Near Philadelphia
09
Dec

If you live on the East Coast, you know that the winters there are no joke. However, despite the snow and freezing temperatures, there are countless holiday events throughout Pennsylvania for the whole family. Whether it’s visiting a Christmas village or attending your favorite holiday market, there’s sure to be something for everyone to enjoy. […]

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Employee Spotlight – Jessica DaSilva, Leasing Agent, BMG Philadelphia

Posted on by Alyssa Adams
Employee Spotlight – Jessica DaSilva, Leasing Agent, BMG Philadelphia
03
Dec

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 incredible team members and how they each contribute something special to our property management company. […]

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