One of the first things successful landlords tell anyone thinking of renting out a property is to always select good tenants. It doesn’t take much for a bad tenant to turn your profitable investment into a money-losing nightmare. There are many federal, state, and local laws that limit the control you have to refuse to […]
Category Archives: Tips for New Landlords
Part of being a good landlord in Maryland is keeping your property in good shape. What better way to do that than add a fresh coat of paint? A good paint job is an affordable change that can have a major positive impact on the quality of tenants you attract. After all, your tenants want […]
Being a Howard County landlord sometimes means dealing with narrow margins on your rental income. When repairs need to be made, most landlords are tempted to do all of the repairs themselves. But, sometimes making the repairs yourself is more expensive than simply hiring a professional to do the work. When you are trying to […]
Having a hard time finding top quality tenants to live in your property? Whether your property is located in Towson, Catonsville, Dundalk, or another city around Baltimore County, you might be dealing with this issue due to a lack of attractive amenities. Let’s face it – the best renters don’t want to live in just […]
Nationally speaking there has been a significant shift in the past two decades regarding policies surrounding smoking in public spaces such as workplaces, bars, and restaurants. It is common knowledge that smoking poses serious health risks. In fact, it is so serious that the American Cancer Society claims that up to 30% of all cancer […]
As a Maryland landlord, you probably already know that keeping a good tenant around is a lot less stressful and cheaper than having to find a new one. However, finding and retaining high-quality tenants can be a challenge, even if you have a lot of experience with Prince George’s County property management. Not to worry […]
Whether you are looking to do a simple fix up or an entire remodel of your rental property, every Maryland landlord will need to hire a contractor at some point. Although most repairs or maintenance issues can be handled without the use of hired help, sometimes the reality is that a job is too large […]
Being a successful Maryland landlord involves so much more than simply collecting a rent check. You’ve got to advertise, show your properties, review applications, keep track of paperwork and more. But you can’t just be concerned with the business side of being a landlord – to achieve success with property management in areas like Anne […]
Often insurance is one of the last loose ends people tie up before renting out their property. However, insurance should be more than just an afterthought. If you don’t have the right policies, not only are you putting your investment at risk, but you could also put your entire financial well-being in jeopardy. No […]
Even the most conscientious landlord can’t control everything. Much of the risk involved in investing in rentals is the unpredictability of the tenants. One of the newest ways tenants are creating problems for Baltimore area landlords is by trying to make money from the fast growing startup Airbnb. What is Airbnb? Airbnb is a marketplace […]