As a Harford County rental property owner it is very important for you to establish a strong relationship with your tenant. There are many benefits to this, including your tenant staying a long period of time, thus saving you the time and energy of having to regularly look for a new tenant. However, there is […]
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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 […]
Would you invest in a Harford County rental property without first seeing it? If so, you are one of the many property owners that might enjoy the idea of purchasing a not-yet-constructed, brand spanking new rental home. While being the first to purchase a property that has never been lived in can be exciting and […]
Speed vs. Quality: Interviews and Screening Tenants Most landlords dream of filling a vacancy almost immediately. But, when trying to put someone into their empty properties as quickly as possible, they often ignore proper screening processes. If you don’t go through the proper screening and interview process, the tenant may end up violating the terms […]
If you have ever leased an apartment or home, you will likely be familiar with the lease agreement that was signed by both you and the landlord. Yet, have you ever thought about the actual components that make up a lease agreement? If you have not, and are thinking about using your Harford County home […]
Determining the amount you want to charge for your Baltimore County rental property can be a delicate balancing act. Charge too much and you will surely experience high vacancy rates. Charge too little and your rental property business will suffer in the form of negative cash flow. So, how do you go about deciding the […]
One of the most important parts of the tenant screening process is to make sure the prospective tenant has verifiable employment and income. This tenant screening process is important for two reasons: It helps you ensure that the applicant has the income to pay rent regularly and on time. It helps you ensure that the […]
At first, renting out your Baltimore County property to your friends and family might sound like a great idea. You know more about them than your other tenants, and you know that they’re good people. You think that if a problem were to arise, you’d be able to handle it swiftly and without hassle because […]
No Baltimore landlord likes a vacant property. Worries about loss of income, damage to the property, and theft can cause many sleepless nights. And while vacancies are an unwelcome downside to being a landlord, there are steps you can take to reduce the possibility of an unoccupied property. Let’s jump right in and take a […]
Being a Baltimore landlord is already a complicated job, and the last thing you want on top of all your other duties is to land in legal troubles with a tenant. Not only can a lawsuit be a huge financial burden – it can waste your time and cause you tons of stress. If you’re […]