Summertime in Anne Arundel County, Maryland is a time for tenants to invite family and friends over to your rental home for barbeques and pool parties. But what about those they do not invite into your home? We are talking about those tiny little pests that creep and crawl into your rental property seeking cooler […]
Category Archives: Property Management in Maryland
Some properties are problematic because they require constant maintenance. Others are problematic because they aren’t aesthetically pleasing enough to attract top-notch tenants. Both of these issues can cost landlords a lot of money if they aren’t promptly addressed. If you’re dealing with these types of problems with your property in Howard County try to make […]
Thinking about becoming a landlord? While a career in Maryland property management can provide you with a great stream of somewhat passive income, you should realize that it will also require some hard work. Therefore, it’s important to do your research on what being a landlord actually entails (which is much more than just […]
This coming Saturday many Americans will join together with friends and family to barbeque and rejoice in the freedom that defines us as a country. Independence Day, better known as the 4th of July, marks a historical time whereby our Nation declared its freedom from British rule and asserted its independence. Maryland was one […]
No one likes to buy insurance. You pay month in and month out hoping you never need to actually use the insurance but resent the fact that you pay for it anyways. Some insurance, like auto insurance, is required by law in most states. So we pay our dues (in the form of insurance […]
You know your investment property is perfect for Maryland renters, but you have not figured out how to get the word out that it is available. While you could advertise in local print publications, advertising online is one of the best ways to communicate that you have a vacant place that is ready to rent. […]
One of the most important jobs of a property management company is to keep residents for as long as possible. Any time a property is vacant, the owner is losing money. Every time a tenant renews his or her lease, the landlord, management company, and occupants all benefit. You need to work hard to set […]
A question frequently asked by both tenants and landlords is what constitutes normal wear and tear on a rental property. Both parties of a rental agreement often have their own definitions of what “normal wear and tear” means, leaving much room for conflict at the end of a lease agreement. The term “normal wear […]
Whether you have a small operation with a single property manager handling your rentals in Maryland, you do it alone, or you use a property management group, there may come a time when you need to change your management approach. Maybe you don’t have enough free time to keep up with the responsibilities, or […]
How useful are tenant references & which ones should you request from prospective renters? Whether you are managing properties in Anne Arundel County, Baltimore County, or anywhere else in Maryland, screening potential tenants can be a time-intensive process. Nonetheless, it is absolutely necessary. Requiring references on rental applications allows you to verify information and […]