Anyone who has lived in some of the larger cities across the US understands that affordable housing is not always easy to find. It may surprise some landlords and tenants that over 180 cities in the US enforce some type of rent control or rent stabilization. One of these locations is the nation’s capital, Washington […]
Category Archives: Property Management in Washington, D.C.
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Apr
Apr
More and more landlords have come to hear and know the terms Section 8 or the Housing Choice Voucher Program in recent years. In Washington DC, investors know that there are many benefits to actively participating in this program. As part of the 1974 Housing and Community Development Act, this program expands the availability of […]
05
Mar
Mar
New executive orders have landlords in Washington DC and across the country wondering when, or if, relief from non-paying tenants will ever come. Recently, the POTUS signed an order to extend the eviction moratorium on residential properties. Therefore, at least for now, the light at the end of the tunnel is a little further away. […]
12
Feb
Feb
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 contribute something special to our property management company. Therefore, […]
05
Feb
Feb
As a lease comes to an end and tenants vacate, it is time to go through finding new tenants all over again. Part of a landlord’s job is to complete a move out inspection to determine tenant damage. However, what happens when you inspect the residence and find that the property’s tenant left personal items? […]
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Jan
Jan
It’s now been over 9 months since the coronavirus initially began to spread throughout the United States, and although many Americans have been able to avoid getting sick themselves, every single person has been affected by COVID-19 in one way or another. One of the largest side effects being the drastic changes to our economy […]
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Dec
Dec
The rental industry is continually evolving, and there are many potentially lucrative real estate investment strategies. One of those comes from Brandon Turner from BiggerPockets. The BRRRR strategy encourages investors to buy, rehab, rent, refinance, and repeat, but will this work for you? Join us below as we break down each step along with the […]
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Nov
Nov
Landlords have many questions about their rights surrounding Section 8 requirements and restrictions. Can landlords refuse to rent to a voucher holder? No. In Baltimore City, landlords cannot refuse a tenant based on them having a housing voucher. Additionally, Fair Housing Law protects Baltimore City residents from discrimination based on the source of income, which […]
11
Nov
Nov
Investing in rental property as a way to generate income can prove lucrative for savvy investors. However, like any other type of investment, it does not come without risk. Mitigating this risk takes preparation, planning, and know-how. So, to get you started, we assembled the top 10 tips for successful real estate investing along with […]
03
Nov
Nov
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 contribute something special to our property management company. […]