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: Rental Property Marketing
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Sep
Sep
As a landlord, you’re not just a person who collects rent checks. You also have to be a maintenance person, a salesperson, a supervisor, and – you guessed it – an advertiser! But maybe advertising isn’t easy for you. Maybe you’re struggling to use marketing tactics to find the top-quality tenants you want. Or, maybe […]
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Sep
Sep
First Impressions Matter Let’s say you’ve just brought a prospective tenant to view your Howard County property. Put yourself in their shoes for a second – what’s your first impression of the property when you look at its exterior? It might be tough to form an unbiased opinion, but envision your property and try your […]
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Jun
Jun
Probably the most common question for most new landlords in Maryland is “How much should I charge for rent? While this is a good question, there are a number of additional considerations property owners must first address in order to arrive at a rental fee. What are the neighbors like? What does the property […]
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Feb
Feb
As a landlord, you probably advertise your property online without a second thought. Posting listings on Craigslist, Rentals.com and other sites gives you an opportunity to place your rental in front of thousands of people already looking for a place to live. But it also makes it easier for the con artists to trick your […]
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Jul
Jul
At Bay Management Group, we know that an unoccupied rental property in a best case scenario is a wasted opportunity. In most cases, however, it’s a money pit that swallows your mortgage payments with no return on investment. That’s why it is important that you find a tenant as fast as possible to start profiting […]