The simplest answer is that self-showing technology allows showing rental property to prospective tenants to tour a property on their own and at their own convenience. Until recently, the only option available to prospective tenants was to schedule a tour with a leasing agent. This often involves a lot of back and forth between the […]
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At Bay 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 awesome team members, and how they each contribute something special to our property management company. Therefore, […]
When looking to hire a property management company, it’s important to take time to research each and every potential candidate. There’s a difference between hiring any property management company, and hiring a good property management company. The company that you hire to manage and protect your assets, is almost as important as the assets they […]
In today’s internet savvy market, property owners need to up their game to capture and hold the attention of prospective renters. If you want your property to stand out in a competitive market, effective marketing strategies are key to attracting quality tenants. Photos They say a picture is worth a thousand words. With the average […]
With all of the buzz surrounding the newly passed Baltimore County HOME Act, it’s important for landlords to understand all of the facts. As with any new legislation, there are differing viewpoints as well as a lot of misinformation floating around. The basic principle of the new law states that landlords cannot discriminate against prospective […]
So you found that new home you’ve been looking for, but realize you don’t have enough funds in your budget to pay that monthly rent each month. Or, maybe you can afford the monthly rent, but you’re just not a fan of living alone. You decide it’s time to start looking for a roommate, but […]
Rent Escrow; we’d be lying if we said we haven’t heard this term thrown around quite a bit in the Property Management industry. If you’re new to being an owner of a rental property, this may be something you’ve never heard of before. In this blog post, we’re going to talk about rent escrow: what […]
When it comes to adding upgrades to your rental property, it’s important to make smart choices to increase rent and your bottom line. Rental property improvements need to find that perfect balance between investing enough to increase the value, but also avoiding spending money on the wrong things. Avoid over-improving your rental property and pricing […]
As a renter, paying a security deposit prior to move in, is something you should expect and prepare for. Though security deposit amounts may vary, depending on the rent amount, credit check, income and rental verification, as well as any move in specials your landlord may be running, you can anticipate your new landlord to […]
Placing quality tenants is one of the most important aspects of renting your home. The goal is to find qualified tenants who will pay rent on time, follow lease terms, and take care of the home to avoid damages to the property as well as being respectful of the neighbors. While you may feel in […]