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Buying Rental Properties, Owning a Rental Property in Virginia, Property Management, Property Management in Manassas, Property Management in Northern Virginia, Rental, Tips for Investing in Rental Properties, Tips for Landlords, Tips for New Landlords, Tips for Tenants

5 Common Plumbing Issues For Landlords to Watch For in a Rental

Posted on by Patrick Freeze
5 Common Plumbing Issues For Landlords to Watch For in a Rental
22
Aug

If you are a landlord, one of the last things you want to deal with is plumbing issues in one of your rental properties. However, these scenarios pop up from time to time and must be handled quickly and accordingly. Otherwise, you may end up with more damages within your rental than you bargained for. […]

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Property Management, Property Management in Baltimore, Tips for Landlords

Safe Properties: A Checklist for Keeping Your Rentals Safe

Posted on by Patrick Freeze
22
Aug

As a Baltimore landlord, you are responsible for providing safe and healthy living conditions for your tenants. As such, it’s crucial to have a rental property safety checklist. This helps ensure your property is safe for all tenants and their guests. Continue reading below to learn about the importance of keeping your rental safe. The […]

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Property Management in Maryland, Property Management in Montgomery County, MD, Tips for Landlords, Tips for New Landlords

How to Choose a Tenant When Multiple Applicants Seem Like a Good Fit

Posted on by Patrick Freeze
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14
Jun

The dream of any landlord is to have multiple well-qualified applications vying for their rental listing. However, if that becomes a reality, how do you decide? While this can seem like a good problem to have, it puts landlords in a difficult spot. Additionally, any decision made must comply with Fair Housing Laws. So, if […]

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Owning a Rental Property in Virginia, Property Management in Northern Virginia, Tips for Investing in Rental Properties, Tips for Landlords, Tips for New Landlords, VA

Are There Financial Benefits to Renting vs. Buying?

Posted on by Patrick Freeze
Are There Financial Benefits to Renting vs. Buying?
07
Jun

Most people across the United States place significant priority on homeownership. Whether it’s a small family looking for their first home or an individual looking to increase their independence, purchasing a home can be a rewarding investment for anyone. However, it takes a ton of planning and preparation to be done correctly. Some people would […]

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Buying Rental Properties, Owning a Rental Property in Virginia, Property Management, Property Management in Northern Virginia, Property Management in Richmond, Tips for Investing in Rental Properties, Tips for Landlords, Tips for New Landlords

Top 10 Landlord Mistakes for New Rental Investors to Avoid

Posted on by Madison McCracken
24
May

Some people may assume that being a landlord is a simple job. However, a lot more goes into the position than you may think. That said, when investors first begin their career as landlords, they’re bound to make at least a few minor mistakes. After all, nobody is perfect. But still, the goal is to […]

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Owning a Rental Property in Maryland, Property Management in Anne Arundel County, MD, Rental Property Marketing, Tips for Investing in Rental Properties, Tips for Landlords

How to Write a Rental Property Ad & Get Your Listing Noticed

Posted on by Alyssa Adams
How to Write a Rental Ad and Get Your Listing Noticed
10
May

A picture is worth a thousand words. However, when it comes to a rental property listing, words still matter a great deal. That said, a poorly written advertisement can easily become overlooked in a competitive rental market. Therefore, a few carefully chosen sentences that highlight everything a renter is looking for can make all the […]

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The Pros and Cons of Collecting Last Month’s Rent

Posted on by Bay Property Management Group
19
Apr

Choosing the perfect tenant for your rental property is just one of the many decisions landlords must make before the move in. Most property owners are familiar with charging new tenants the first month’s rent and a security deposit. However, the question remains – should you collect last month’s rent as well? This is something […]

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Owning a Rental Property in Virginia, Property Management in Loudoun County, Tips for Landlords, Tips for New Landlords, Tips for Tenants, VA

How to Change an HVAC Filter in Your Rental Property

Posted on by Alyssa Adams
How to Change an HVAC Filter in Your Rental Property
12
Apr

Nothing brings Summer fun to a halt faster than a broken-down HVAC system. For tenants, this is an uncomfortable hassle, but for landlords, it is a potentially costly repair. Industry experts agree that the best way to prevent an unfortunate HVAC breakdown is through proper maintenance and care. However, some of that responsibility falls on […]

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Top 3 Things to Ask Your Prospective Tenant’s References

Posted on by Bay Property Management Group
29
Mar

In a competitive rental market, every lead is vital. After all, a high tenant turnover rate can wreak havoc on your annual profit, which is why placing tenants efficiently is so important. However, not every prospective applicant that wants to see your rental property will meet the qualifications. That said, placing a bad tenant causes even more […]

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Top Rental Property Marketing Strategies for Qualified Leads

Posted on by Madison McCracken
Top Rental Property Marketing Strategies for Qualified Leads
10
Mar

The first step to getting someone in your vacant property is attracting qualified leads. However, getting leads is not as easy as it sounds. You’ll want to have good rental property marketing strategies that secure quality tenant leads quickly and efficiently. It’ll be hard to organically find occupants for your rentals if you don’t work […]

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