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Category Archives: Property Management in Northern Virginia

The Rise of the TikTok Landlord: What Does It Mean?

TikTok has become a popular platform for content creators from various backgrounds, including real estate. Additionally, it’s become a place for new or up-and-coming landlords to gain popularity and talk about their experiences. However, these “TikTok landlords” are starting to get some hate from individuals who don’t understand or align with their business strategies. But, […]

7 Practical Tips for Landlords Dealing with Terrible Tenants

Terrible tenants can make your job as a landlord tough. Some of them pay rent late every month, while others are careless and damage your property. Most property owners face the hassle of dealing with difficult tenants at some point, and it is not easy. Fortunately, we have put together a list of types of […]

How to Maximize Profits During Peak Rental Season

Summer is approaching quickly, which means peak rental season is upon us. Now’s a popular time for tenants to look for their next home and rental owners to maximize their profits. However, you can easily miss the opportunity without a strategic plan for marketing your properties. So, today we’ve outlined how to prepare for peak […]

How to Handle Breach of Quiet Enjoyment Complaints in Your Rental

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How many of us have ever had to deal with an incessantly noisy neighbor or other disruptive circumstances? It happens, and when it does, it creates a sometimes hostile but always unenjoyable experience. For landlords, handling complaints from tenants may bring up the phrase “covenant of quiet enjoyment.” Although it may sound obscure, this legal […]

How to Handle Tenant Abandonment as a Rental Owner

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When tenants decide to move out of a rental property, they ideally give ample notice before leaving. However, it’s not always that simple for rental property owners. For instance, a tenant may occasionally break the lease or abandon the property without notice or intent to return. That said, although filling the vacancy as soon as […]

How to File a Renters Insurance Claim: Step by Step

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When living in rental properties, getting renters insurance will help protect your personal property and liability. Whether you’re faced with a natural disaster, a break-in, or injuries on the property, renters insurance can help protect you and your belongings. Additionally, knowing how to file a renters insurance claim is crucial in case something happens. So, […]

Using SEO to Drive More Traffic to Your Rental Property Website

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There are several ways to attract and retain rental owners and tenants for your property management business. Search engine optimization is one great way to help increase visibility online and drive more traffic to your rental property website. Ultimately, the more visibility and website traffic you have, the more leads and clients you can generate. […]

Employee Spotlight – Edith Lopez, Property Manager

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At Bay Property 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. […]

How to Lower Utility Bills in Your Rental this Winter

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Living in a rental home can get quite pricey, especially as costs rise everywhere. That said, if you pay for utilities in your rental home, your monthly expenses may be even higher. Although you can’t do much about your monthly rent amount, you can take steps to lower your utility bills. So, read along to […]

Top 8 Rental Home Improvement Ideas on a Budget

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Competition in the rental industry has many owners looking to improve their odds of attracting a quality renter. However, a full-scale renovation is costly, and not all improvements truly add value. In a market where profit margins are tight, to begin with, extensive renovations could be financially damaging in more ways than one. Thankfully, some […]