In the past, we have discussed some of the legal considerations Howard County property owners should be aware of when it comes to pest control in a rental property. In short, as a property owner you are legally responsible for providing a pest-free property to your tenants upon the start of a lease term. From […]
Category Archives: Tips for Landlords
15
Mar
Mar
Tenant retention in Howard County is serious business. If you or your property management company do not look for ways to boost tenant retention, chances are you will experience more rental turnaround than you wish to see. Even worse, you may have to deal with extended property vacancies, which will cut deeply into your annual income. […]
10
Mar
Mar
Those looking to lease a rental property in Howard County are likely looking for a place that offers specific amenities. And, with the large populations of people leaning towards renting Howard County homes as opposed to buying them, it is important that you, as a landlord, differentiate yourself from the local competition if you want […]
08
Mar
Mar
Did you know that in the United States a burglary occurs approximately every 18 seconds? This startling fact should alert both you and your property management company that home security needs to be taken seriously when it comes to your Howard County investment property. The thought of anyone breaking into your Howard County rental, especially […]
06
Mar
Mar
Replacing your Howard County rental property’s windows is probably not something you think about too often. However, as with everything property related, windows are bound to wear down and need replacement at one point or another. There is a lot that goes into replacing your Howard County rental’s windows. And one of the most important […]
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Feb
Feb
As a property owner, it is your responsibility to maintain the properties you lease to tenants. In fact, most states have very strict laws when it comes to providing tenants a habitable home that is livable and secure from safety hazards. And, while most property owners are aware of major frequent rental repairs in investment […]
18
Jan
Jan
As a Montgomery County property owner, you want your investment properties to appeal to high-quality tenants, bring in the highest monthly rent possible, and of course, increase in value over time. Good news: There are things you can do right now to improve your rental property’s value. These immediate things can boost a rental property’s […]
09
Jan
Jan
Did you know that oftentimes as much as 30% of your Montgomery County rental home’s energy budget is spent heating water? If you are looking to go green in your current rental home, or are in need of a new water heater because your current one is on its last leg, you might want to […]
06
Jan
Jan
As we readily welcome 2017, the importance of setting goals rather than resolutions cannot be underestimated. But how are goals different? Whereas resolutions are the hope that you will achieve something, goals are the plan that will garner your success. Today we will explore the importance of setting 2017 goals for your rental property business […]
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Dec
Dec
For Montgomery County property owners, having a vacant rental property is something you never want. Even if you are currently dealing with an eviction, at least in that situation there are avenues for recouping your financial losses. However, with a vacant property, you are making no money. In fact, you are losing money. Unfortunately, vacancies […]