No matter how thoroughly you screen your Dundalk tenants, having your property management company follow a strict move-in process is a must. In fact, the success of your rental property business relies on a comprehensive move-in, successful rent collection, correct handling of maintenance issues, and proper eviction processes. In order to avoid unnecessary disputes both […]
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Many times those who begin investing in Philadelphia rental property set out to do it all themselves. After all, being a property owner and leasing rental properties is the true path to a passive form of income, right? Well, not exactly… Though managing rental property can be fairly hands-off under the right circumstances – if […]
It’s that time of year again; that time when Americans all over the country get together with their family and friends to celebrate the freedom they enjoy each and every day. While the Fourth of July is often a time of excitement, good food, and of course, fireworks, property owners often cringe at the thought […]
Every rental property owner in Philadelphia wants to know what it takes to be a successful landlord. Keeping your property turnover rates low, boosting lease renewals, and striving to keep your tenants satisfied, are the keys to succeeding in the rental property business. However, that’s the point: this is a business, and should be treated […]
Being a property owner comes with a lot of stress. In addition to managing your rental property, as a property owner you must balance your work with everything else in your life. This includes family and friend obligations, other work commitments, and free time. Not to mention, property related tasks such as rent collections, routine […]
The visual appeal of your Edgewood rental property’s interior is what makes your tenants feel at home in their place of temporary residence. A nice-looking rental also helps yield high rent rates and top-notch tenants that pay on time. As a property owner, you will no doubt have to deal with painting your rental property […]
Have you ever wondered why your Philadelphia tenants sign 12-month lease agreements? While most property owners have tenants sign a yearlong lease agreement that can be renewed for another 12 months come the end of the lease term, there are those that prefer month-to-month lease agreements instead. If you are curious about the pros and […]
There is a thin line separating who should be considered a guest in your Pikesville rental property and who constitutes an actual residing tenant. And, if you are not careful, guests that overstay their welcome in your rental property can quickly turn into serious liabilities if they become more tenant-like than guest-like. In order to […]
Property owners face the risk of an unruly tenant abandoning their property at any time. Yes, even if your Parkville property management company conducts thorough tenant screenings of all prospective tenants, there is always the chance your tenant may unexpectedly vacate. Dealing with a tenant that abandons your investment property presents a number of challenges. […]
One of the biggest challenges property owners in Prince George’s County face is collecting rent from tenants. Though ideally every tenant will pay rent in full and on time every month, all property owners know that this is not always realistic. There will be a late paying tenant at one point or another; it just […]