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Category Archives: Tips for Property Managers

Can You Cancel a Lease? Here’s Everything You Need to Know

Are you thinking of ending your lease contract early? Can you cancel a lease without facing unexpected costs? While canceling a lease can lead to challenges, the proper steps and guidance can help you navigate the process with minimal hassle. In this article, we walk you through everything you need to know about lease cancellation, […]

6 Apartment Advertising Ideas to Help Landlords and Investors

When you manage or own apartments, making sure those units are always filled and making valuable monthly cash flow can be stressful. Having any apartment vacant for months can be a drain. That’s why advertising is so important. Keeping fresh with all the newest apartment advertising ideas and techniques is key to keeping your business […]

10 Questions to Answer Before Your Tenant Asks

One way to keep your Prince George County tenants happy is to be proactive about creating the lease agreement. Answering all the potential questions a tenant may have in the agreement itself and before the tenant asks will help you avoid possible trouble in the future. After all, you want to ensure your tenants have […]

When is it Legal to Refuse to Rent?

A person handing cash to someone who is refusing it, with the text "When Is It Legal to Refuse to Rent?" displayed on the image.

One of the first things successful landlords tell anyone considering renting out a property is to always select good tenants. After all, it doesn’t take much for a bad tenant to turn your profitable investment into a money-losing nightmare. However, many federal, state, and local laws limit the ability to refuse to rent to an […]

7 Ways to Deal with Tenant Conflicts

If you are a landlord, you understand that sometimes the hardest part of owning rentals is dealing with tenants. After all, your tenants may be renting your property, but they have made your property their home. As such, it’s understandable that conflicts may arise occasionally. However, the biggest mistake in dealing with tenant issues is […]

9 Ways to Be a Good Landlord to Your Tenant

You don’t have to search for long to find horror stories about overbearing, unfair landlords and how they mistreat their tenants. Unfortunately, it’s a common problem. However, some landlords act that way because they constantly deal with difficult tenants, tenants who never pay rent on time, and tenants who damage their property. However, regardless of […]

Risk Management for Landlords: How to Protect Yourself and Your Property

Landlords need to prioritize risk management, which simply means predicting future risks to your financial well-being and working to minimize or completely eliminate them.   Fact: Landlord risk management applies not only to Howard County landlords but to landlords all over Maryland and the rest of the United States. If you don’t run your rental property […]

When to Do Home Maintenance Yourself or Trust the Professionals

Updated 6/26/24 by Bay Property Management Group When property maintenance is necessary, many landlords are tempted to do all the home repairs themselves. However, sometimes this can defeat the intended purpose of economic efficiency. Surprisingly, it can be more expensive to do the home repairs yourself than simply hiring a professional to complete the work.  […]

9 Questions You Should Ask When Interviewing a Property Manager

Are you tired of handling your day-to-day landlord responsibilities on your own? If so, you’re likely considering hiring a property manager to help make your rental property business less demanding. However, if you choose the wrong property manager, your decision could backfire, making your job as a landlord even more stressful. That’s why it’s important […]

Clean, Safe, Profitable: How Industrial Cleaners Boost Property Management

In the competitive field of residential property management, the adage “first impressions last” isn’t just a saying—it’s a business reality. The importance of maintaining a clean and welcoming environment cannot be overstated. For property managers and facility maintenance professionals, investing in industrial cleaning is not merely a matter of aesthetics—it’s a strategic business choice that […]