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 […]
Category Archives: Property Management in Howard County, MD
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Feb
Feb
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 […]
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Dec
Dec
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 […]
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Dec
Dec
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 […]
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Nov
Nov
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 […]
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Nov
Nov
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 […]
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Oct
Oct
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 […]
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Oct
Oct
If you don’t run your rental property business with care, you could easily face costly lawsuits and stressful conflicts with tenants on a regular basis. This applies not only to Howard County landlords, but to landlords all over Maryland and the rest of the United States. That’s why it’s important for you to prioritize landlord […]
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Oct
Oct
“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 […]
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Sep
Sep
As a landlord in Howard County and throughout Maryland, your job is rarely hands-off. You have to interact with your tenants for a variety of reasons. Luckily, there’s an efficient and legal way to do this: notices. Notices are legal forms used by landlords and property managers to communicate intentions for the property or to […]