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Category Archives: Tips for Landlords

Pest Control: Lease Considerations, Code Violations, and Top Prevention Tips

Summertime in Anne Arundel County, Maryland is a time for tenants to invite family and friends over to your rental home for barbeques and pool parties. But what about those they do not invite into your home? We are talking about those tiny little pests that creep and crawl into your rental property seeking cooler […]

8 Ways to Fix a Problem Rental Property

8 Ways to Fix a Problem Rental Property

Some properties are problematic because they require constant maintenance. Others are problematic because they aren’t aesthetically pleasing enough to attract top-notch tenants. Both of these issues can cost landlords a lot of money if they aren’t promptly addressed. If you’re dealing with these types of problems with your property in Howard County try to make […]

5 Things You Should Know Before You Become a Landlord

5 Things You Should Know Before You Become a Landlord

Thinking about becoming a landlord?   While a career in Maryland property management can provide you with a great stream of somewhat passive income, you should realize that it will also require some hard work. Therefore, it’s important to do your research on what being a landlord actually entails (which is much more than just […]

Safe Grilling This 4th of July

Safe Grilling This 4th of July

This coming Saturday many Americans will join together with friends and family to barbeque and rejoice in the freedom that defines us as a country.   Independence Day, better known as the 4th of July, marks a historical time whereby our Nation declared its freedom from British rule and asserted its independence. Maryland was one […]

Which Website Should You List Your Vacant Property On?

Which Website Should You List Your Vacant Property On?

You know your investment property is perfect for Maryland renters, but you have not figured out how to get the word out that it is available. While you could advertise in local print publications, advertising online is one of the best ways to communicate that you have a vacant place that is ready to rent. […]

How to Lower Tenant Turnover Rates

How to Lower Tenant Turnover Rates

One of the most important jobs of a property management company is to keep residents for as long as possible. Any time a property is vacant, the owner is losing money. Every time a tenant renews his or her lease, the landlord, management company, and occupants all benefit. You need to work hard to set […]

Preparing Your Baltimore County Home as a Rental Property

Preparing Your Baltimore County Home as a Rental Property

Renting out your Baltimore County home can be a very lucrative business move. Increased cash flow, potential tax benefits, appreciation over time, and even the flexibility to sell later on are just some of the reasons to consider renting your home. There are many steps you can take to prepare your home as a rental. […]

6 Reasons to Fire Your Property Manager

6 Reasons to Fire Your Property Manager

  Whether you have a small operation with a single property manager handling your rentals in Maryland, you do it alone, or you use a property management group, there may come a time when you need to change your management approach. Maybe you don’t have enough free time to keep up with the responsibilities, or […]

How to Interview Tenant References

How to Interview Tenant References

How useful are tenant references & which ones should you request from prospective renters?   Whether you are managing properties in Anne Arundel County, Baltimore County, or anywhere else in Maryland, screening potential tenants can be a time-intensive process. Nonetheless, it is absolutely necessary. Requiring references on rental applications allows you to verify information and […]

4 Benefits of Property Management for Owners and Tenants

4 Benefits of Property Management for Owners and Tenants

Taking Advantage of Property Management Services in Maryland   Trying to decide whether you should work with a property management company or handle the properties on your own? Many Maryland investment property owners are unsure which management method would work best for their situation. Whether you have rental properties in Prince George’s County, Montgomery County, […]