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Category Archives: Property Management

HVAC Maintenance to Get Your Rental Ready for Fall

A chill is in the air, the leaves are falling, and your HVAC system is probably the last thing on your mind. As a rental property owner, Fall brings with it many maintenance tasks like cleaning gutters and checking for leaks. However, to keep tenants comfortable all year long, it is essential to service the […]

How to Protect Your Vacant Rental Property

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Do you own a rental home in Baltimore County? If so, you probably know that although the county’s vacancy rate is at an impressive 5.89%, far lower than the state’s average of 6.49%, your home will sit vacant at one point or another for an extended period. That is simply the nature of owning a rental […]

What Are the Responsibilities of a Property Management Company?

New or novice rental property owners may find that being a landlord entails more than they bargained for. That said, enlisting the help of one of Gaithersburg’s top property management companies is the next logical step. However, you may be unfamiliar with the responsibilities of a property manager and just how much they can benefit property […]

Rental Property Flooring Options

High-quality flooring is one of the most important amenities you can offer your rental property tenants. There are many options, and depending on your specific needs you might choose one or several available options. Knowing the different types of flooring you can place in your rental will help make your property as visually appealing as […]

How Thoroughly Should You Screen Your Tenants?

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Would you rather deal with a prolonged vacancy or an eviction? If you are an experienced landlord, you know the answer. Finding the right tenant for your rental property can take time and effort. After all, you want to avoid long periods of vacancy, but you also want to avoid going through the eviction process. Today, […]

Understanding Rental Occupancy Standards and Limits

Landlords must create various policies and guidelines to maintain a safe and habitable property for all tenants. This can include everything from inspections and maintenance to applicant screening and beyond. One crucial factor for landlords to establish in their properties is rental occupancy standards. For landlords, most processes rely heavily on black and white laws […]

5 Things to Include in Your Tenant Manual

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Finding a good tenant is only half of a landlord’s job. The other half is managing the property with the tenant in it, which can be a demanding task. To make it a bit easier, many property managers create a “tenant manual.” Even though the rental contract outlines most of the tenants’ responsibilities, a tenant […]

3 Important Reasons to Hire a Property Manager

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Investing in rental properties is a great way to sustain a steady money flow and provide supplemental income. However, being a landlord is not as easy as it seems– and it’s sure enough not for everyone. When choosing whether or not to pass control over to a property manager (Bay Management Group is here at […]

Large Appliance Care: Tips for Making Them Last in Your Rental Home

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Renting your home includes a lot of time and responsibility. From tenant screening to collecting monthly rent payments and everything in between, it is easy for a landlord to neglect a significant part of the rental home: large appliances. However, it’s crucial to prioritize large appliance care if you want to save money and ensure […]

Apartment Building Amenities Tenants Look for in a Rental Home

Renters these days are looking for specific apartment building amenities to improve their renting experience. That said, when you own a rental business, one of your top priorities should be keeping an updated living space that people are eager to rent. Most of the time, landlords can work with their rental property management team to […]