For those in Abingdon, the smell of pumpkin spice, the changing of the leaves, the crisp cool air, and a hint of the holidays have already made their big debuts. And, for rental property owners, this means it is yet again time for your annual fall rental property maintenance inspections. Whether you are the type […]
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Oct
Oct
Your Maryland tenant may have a perfectly legitimate reason for wanting to break their lease agreement and move out. However, as a property owner that earns a living on the monthly rent you collect from your tenant, this type of situation is beyond an inconvenience, regardless of the reason your tenant wants to leave. When […]
26
Sep
Sep
America has experienced a solid growth in housing prices over the last five years, and it is safe to say the demand for housing is continuing to rise, thus driving housing prices higher and higher. For many people, these price increases are making it so that purchasing a home is no longer an option, and […]
07
Sep
Sep
Rental scams have been around for decades. And, as the number of people looking to rent increases nationwide, more tenants than ever are on the lookout for these scams, so they don’t fall victim them. Criminals that are responsible for these scams are aware of the heightened demand for rentals, and the increasing rent rates […]
01
Sep
Sep
Vacancies present quite a challenge to property owners. They dip into whatever positive cash flow you have accrued for the year, require extra time thanks to new tenant placement, and can be just plain frustrating. In the past, we have discussed plenty of ways to reduce your vacancy rates, as well as how to improve […]
23
Aug
Aug
It seems that we all suffer the frustrating feeling of losing something one time or another. However, some of us are worse about keeping track of our things than others. Simply Orderly shared some statistics about just how bad some of us are at staying organized: The average American will spend 1 year of their […]
22
Aug
Aug
You have been stewing over whether you should add another Montgomery County rental property to your growing portfolio. And, like all successful landlords, you have done your due diligence and researched all the right things – market trends, going rental rates, amenities, financing options, as well as nearby shopping, dining, and entertainment venues. There’s just […]
18
Aug
Aug
Making your rental property eco-friendly is all the rage these days. Not only does it reduce your tenant’s cost of living, but it also reduces your property’s carbon footprint (e.g. the greenhouse emissions that are tied to global warming). Did you know that, according to NASA, there is a 95% probability that the reason our […]
08
Aug
Aug
Your Prince George’s County tenants have a legal right to a safe and habitable place of living when leasing from you. And, it is probably safe to say that you too want to provide a safe and habitable place for your tenants, regardless of whether it’s the law. But how do you know if your […]
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Jul
Jul
If you own a coveted Baltimore County rental property, chances are you are commanding an exceptional rent amount each month. Thanks in large part to Towson University, and the peaceful serenity of the suburbs, mixed with the nearby excitement of the city, having an investment property in the nearby Towson region is one of the […]