Handling lease agreements is one of the most important aspects of any rental business. Without a solid lease agreement, property owners can get damages beyond their budget. In addition, lease agreements are helpful to determine the rights and responsibilities of both the tenant and landlord. That said, sometimes circumstances pop up, and a lease may […]
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Top 10 Tax Write-Offs for Real Estate Investors and Landlords
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Jan
Jan
As we approach the end of the year, rental investors must prepare for tax season. For many, taxes are stressful and can be hard to navigate without professional help. While there are a ton of tax write-offs for real estate investors, property owners must file taxes correctly to make it as beneficial as possible. That […]
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Dec
Dec
Can Landlords Evict Tenants in Maryland? If you’re not a landlord or you’ve never lived in a rental property before, perhaps you don’t know what an eviction is. An eviction is the removal process of a tenant from a rental property. Evictions are legal processes filed by landlords and can occur for various reasons. So […]
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Dec
Dec
New Home-Building Trends If you are a real estate investor looking to step up your rental property game, it’s essential to recognize new home-building trends. Like how fashion trends change, home design trends change too, just a little less drastically. These days, homes are built and designed much differently than ten years ago. For example, […]
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Dec
Dec
For rental property owners, maximizing your investment is the goal. Sometimes, this involves remodeling, upgrades, or even home additions. For example, one common question investors have – “is it worth it to add a finished basement to a rental?” While this is one upgrade with excellent ROI potential, the cost can sometimes be out of […]
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Dec
Dec
Although real estate is known for being a stable and overall profitable market in the United States, the past few years have been unusual due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Because of this, we saw some significant changes in inventory and property prices across the country. However, now that we are approaching a new year, investors […]
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Nov
Nov
In 2020 and 2021, the housing market saw some unusual activity, prices, and demand. So much so that many homebuyers taking advantage of record-low rates were simply priced out of the bidding war. In some cases, individuals and families chose to rent instead of buy due to a lack of affordable inventory. However, with 2022 […]
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Nov
Nov
Landlords should be no stranger to the laws and guidelines of the federal Fair Housing Act. These laws ensure that tenants in protected classes do not face discrimination throughout the housing industry. However, Fair Housing Laws are not the only regulations that owners must be aware of. While creating standard qualification and screening processes, rental […]
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Nov
Nov
Although communities throughout Maryland have faced a shortage of affordable housing for some time, the COVID pandemic only exacerbated the situation. In response, Montgomery County Council members Evan Glass and Sidney Katz introduced the Housing Justice Act. Thus, creating more opportunities to combat housing discrimination and open doorways for individuals and families alike. For landlords, […]
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Nov
Nov
Laws at the federal, state, and local levels govern landlords and all aspects of the rental industry. That said, the goal of these regulations is to ensure tenants have a safe and habitable rental home. For landlords, navigating inspections and rental compliance requirements is a vital yet daunting process. Additionally, each jurisdiction may have different […]