As warmer weather quickly approaches, it is time Montgomery County property owners start thinking about how to prep their rental homes for the upcoming season. Whether your property is vacant, or has long been occupied by high quality tenants, it is important to think about the seasonal change that is advancing. Since the harsh cold […]
Tag Archives: how to get the most money out of a rental property
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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 […]
06
Feb
Feb
If you are a Baltimore County resident who is teetering on whether to invest in a rental property rather than relying solely on a pension plan for retirement, you are in the right place. Though the debate between property investments and pension plans oftentimes leans more towards pension plans as the better choice, the truth […]
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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 […]
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Nov
Nov
Speed vs. Quality: Interviews and Screening Tenants Most landlords dream of filling a vacancy almost immediately. But, when trying to put someone into their empty properties as quickly as possible, they often ignore proper screening processes. If you don’t go through the proper screening and interview process, the tenant may end up violating the terms […]
16
Nov
Nov
First-time landlords in Montgomery County make up a unique group of people. Some are homeowners looking to upsize or downsize and thus want to lease their home; some are investors seeking ways to fund their retirement or quit their corporate jobs; while others are accidental landlords, who for one reason or another, must turn their […]
10
Nov
Nov
Homeowners associations in America don’t have the best reputation. They have a history of complaints of abuse, mismanagement, and wasted finances, and things don’t seem to be changing. However, there are some benefits to investing in a home that is part of an HOA. The best thing to do is, before you invest in a […]
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Jun
Jun
No Baltimore landlord likes a vacant property. Worries about loss of income, damage to the property, and theft can cause many sleepless nights. And while vacancies are an unwelcome downside to being a landlord, there are steps you can take to reduce the possibility of an unoccupied property. Let’s jump right in and take a […]
16
Jun
Jun
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. […]