Any responsible rental property owner knows the importance of tenant screening when it comes to placing tenants in their property. You want to ensure the tenant you are considering has no criminal background, verifiable income that can cover the monthly rent expenses and a good credit score. One of the best ways to verify a tenant’s […]
Category Archives: Tips for Landlords
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Feb
Feb
You may feel that investing in energy efficiency for your rental properties is not the best use of time and money. After all, you are not the one living in the property and, therefore, will not reap any of the benefits. However, you couldn’t be more wrong. Today, we’ll go over nine ways to increase […]
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Feb
Feb
Getting into the rental property business is exciting, especially if you are a new landlord. With the dream of making money, whether just to supplement your current income or become financially independent from the grind of the corporate world, there is much to look forward to! Luckily, most people who make rental property investments succeed […]
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Jan
Jan
Owning a rental property is, more often than not, a lucrative business. That is, after all, why so many Maryland landlords continue financing rental properties. However, as a landlord, you will never escape routine maintenance repair bills, and as many come to find out, some rental property repairs leave a larger hole in your pocket than expected. […]
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Dec
Dec
Now more than ever, individuals are concerned with economic security. Investing in rental properties has the potential to be quite lucrative, but only if done the right way. That said, successful landlords often share the same traits and business practices that help them achieve their financial goals. Property management takes time, effort, preparedness, and solid […]
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Dec
Dec
Communication is the foundation of any great professional relationship. Proper landlord-tenant communication can make all the difference when it comes to a positive leasing experience. Handling tenant complaints, concerns, and calls can add stress to landlords, especially when emotions flare. So, today we help you stay on track and maintain a positive and productive experience. […]
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Dec
Dec
You might not think about it every day, but your tenants are taking note of the experiences they have in your rental properties. And someday, they may just share those experiences publicly online. Since consumers these days turn to online reviews to help them make purchasing decisions, your reviews are more important than ever. But […]
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Dec
Dec
Investing in a rental home often means getting a great deal on a property that needs some upgrades. With the overall goal to make your investment property appealing in order to get the highest rent rate possible, it is sometimes necessary to go beyond fixing the required damages that exist; sometimes, you need to take […]
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Dec
Dec
Dealing with late rent payments can be frustrating and costly for landlords, especially when it’s a recurring problem. Late rent payments can even lead to more significant hassles, like going through the eviction process. That’s the last thing you want to deal with as a landlord! If you’re getting late rent payments from your tenants, […]
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Dec
Dec
Do you know those stubborn individuals who won’t budge even if the train is a few yards away? These people resist change, even if their livelihood depends on it. It’s a cliche, but the world, technology, and real estate are changing so fast that you might be out of business in the blink of an […]