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Category Archives: Property Management in Howard County, MD

4 Rental Inspection Types Every Landlords Should Conduct

In order to sustain a long-lasting rental property that will create positive cash flow, you must maintain your property on a consistent basis. No matter how thoroughly you screen your tenants, what kind of background checks you perform, how timely their rent payments are, or how highly recommended they come from previous landlords, the truth is […]

Celebrate the Expansion of Maryland’s Finest Property Management Company

Bay Management Group’s success as the leading force in the Maryland property management business is unprecedented. So much so they had to open a new office in order to better serve their clients! President Patrick Freeze is proud to announce the opening of their second location in Laurel, Maryland. This location was opened to better […]

5 Commonly Disliked Landlord Tasks and How to Make Them Easier

Many people decide to start a career as a self-employed landlord to avoid having to work for someone else and handle unwanted tasks. however, they quickly learn that unpleasant tasks can be an everyday part of being a landlord, no matter how much experience they have in renting properties. If that situation sounds all too […]

How to Learn About a Neighborhood Before You Invest in a Rental Property

You’ve finally found the perfect rental property for your rapidly growing Howard County property management business, but maybe you have a few questions about the area you found it in. How safe is the neighborhood? What demographic will be attracted to living in this area? What should a landlord really know about the community? It’s time to […]

5 Easy Energy-Saving Tips for Landlords Looking to Lower Utility Costs

When you’re running a rental property business in Howard County, even the smallest savings can add up to a significant amount over time. That’s why it’s important for you to make sure that all of your rental properties are as energy-efficient as possible. You might think that energy efficiency requires a lot of effort or […]

6 Ways to Turn Tenants into Raving Fans of Your Landlord Business

While you’re relieved to have good tenants, your tenants are happy with a landlord they like and trust. But being a good landlord to your tenants won’t just keep them happy – it’ll likely help you as well by allowing you to keep long-term tenants in your properties and avoid the costs that result from […]

4 Scary Tenant Types and How to Handle Them

As a landlord, you do not want just anyone leasing your rental home. You want good quality people that will pay their rent on time, respect your property, and follow the terms of the lease agreement. As if handling a rental property wasn’t enough, the last thing a landlord, or their Howard County property management […]

The Property Manager’s Guide to Renting to Millennials

Did you know that 60% of renters are under the age of 40? Many of these renters are millennials, ranging in age from 18 to 34 as of 2015. Often, they prefer renting over home ownership because: They are paying off huge amounts of student debt and cannot afford home ownership. Their career requires them […]

The Top 5 Reasons to Collect a Security Deposit

Obtaining a security deposit is one of the most important things a landlord can do before renting out their Howard County property. In fact, those that do not require a security deposit from their tenants often face many costly expenses when their tenant moves out. Unfortunately this leaves the landlord responsible for damage to their […]

Going Green: Reducing Your Rental Property’s Impact

“Going green” is not just a fad these days. It’s a real and conscious effort by a large group of people that hope to better the environment we live in by conserving the Earth’s precious resources. More so, the idea that only homeowners can go green is fading as tenants of rental properties, landlords, and […]