The notion of accepting tenants with a Housing Choice Voucher may seem complex or confusing to some landlords. While there is a necessary process to go through along with some downsides, accepting Section 8 tenants comes with a list of benefits too. As affordable housing becoming harder and harder to find, expanding your tenant pool […]
Category Archives: Tips for Landlords
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Aug
Aug
The benefits of a working smoke detector are not hard to imagine. During a five-year period in the US alone, departments responded to over 350,000 residential fires. Whether accidental or intentional, dwelling fires are a significant risk to the safety of occupants, neighbors, and emergency services. In Maryland, new state laws several years ago aimed […]
09
Aug
Aug
Keeping up with rental property maintenance is about more than just keeping the property looking great. Property maintenance for landlords is an essential part of fostering a great landlord-tenant relationship. In addition, regular preventative measures help to avoid more costly repairs down the line. Today we take an in-depth look at the types of rental […]
05
Aug
Aug
In a competitive rental market, landlords have to make every effort to gain the attention of prospective tenants. With capturing the market share as a goal, evaluating employment rates, neighborhood growth, along with rental supply and demand are all key factors to an investor’s success. Today we take a look at a few essentials to […]
04
Aug
Aug
A great property management company is worth its weight in gold – but a bad one is an absolute nightmare. In the competitive rental industry, some fledgling companies put the majority of their efforts toward building a client base. However, they may forget the importance of great service to keep the clients they already have. […]
03
Aug
Aug
When it comes to choosing the right investment, real estate is on the top of many people’s lists. However, the large expense to buy a property and potentially renovate it can seem daunting. In fact, many investors shy away from income property due to the need for so much capital upfront. But did you know […]
02
Aug
Aug
Maintenance repairs present an inconvenience for both landlords and tenants. As such, preventative maintenance tasks are essential to preventing costly and frustrating repairs. But when it comes to the lease, who is responsible for what? Not clearly outlining tenant responsibilities for maintenance from the start can lead to disputes and even more headaches than the […]
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Jul
Jul
Occasionally, landlords will come across applicants that seem great on paper but do not quite meet the income or credit requirements. When this occurs, landlords have two options, deny them and lose a potentially good tenant or allow the applicant to have a cosigner. That said, not every rental owner is familiar with the practice […]
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Jul
Jul
Upwards of 70% of today’s renters own a pet, yet finding accommodating housing can prove challenging. For landlords, accepting pets comes with some inherent risk, yet not accepting them severely limits the pool of prospects. That said, allowing pets requires landlords to create strict policies and require extra fees to help protect your valuable investment […]
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Jul
Jul
For many reasons, living close to your rental investment property may not be possible. While living close by does make things easier, being a long-distance landlord can work if you are prepared. Modern technology and services allow investors to purchase property anywhere to get the most out of their portfolios. Join us below as we […]