Many Americans have the dream of starting their own business. In fact, freedom from the corporate world, being your own boss, and making a lot of money, are the thoughts that dominate your mind when you’re feeling that entrepreneurial spirit. But running a business is a lot of work. Launching a rental property business and […]
Tag Archives: Tips for Landlords
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Jun
Jun
The visual appeal of your Edgewood rental property’s interior is what makes your tenants feel at home in their place of temporary residence. A nice-looking rental also helps yield high rent rates and top-notch tenants that pay on time. As a property owner, you will no doubt have to deal with painting your rental property […]
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Jun
Jun
Have you ever wondered why your Philadelphia tenants sign 12-month lease agreements? While most property owners have tenants sign a yearlong lease agreement that can be renewed for another 12 months come the end of the lease term, there are those that prefer month-to-month lease agreements instead. If you are curious about the pros and […]
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May
May
There is a thin line separating who should be considered a guest in your Pikesville rental property and who constitutes an actual residing tenant. And, if you are not careful, guests that overstay their welcome in your rental property can quickly turn into serious liabilities if they become more tenant-like than guest-like. In order to […]
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Apr
Apr
If you are lucky enough to own rental property in Ellicott City, you know that managing a rental home requires experience, knowledge, and a lot of patience. In addition, you know that if you do not employ a property management company, self-managing rental homes means running a small business on your own. Or, maybe you […]
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Mar
Mar
Part of being a successful landlord in Howard County is ensuring that your rental property is safeguarded in the case of an emergency. And oftentimes this is accomplished by requiring your tenants to have renter’s insurance. Yet, according to the Insurance Information Institute, as of 2016, only 41% of renters reported to have renter’s insurance. Renter’s […]
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Mar
Mar
Howard County is one of the most competitive rental property markets in Maryland. With beautiful scenery, the excitement of city life, and a touch of history sprinkled throughout, it is no wonder people are rushing to make Howard County their home. Plus, with plenty of work opportunities that pay well above the average American income […]
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Mar
Mar
In the past, we have discussed some of the legal considerations Howard County property owners should be aware of when it comes to pest control in a rental property. In short, as a property owner you are legally responsible for providing a pest-free property to your tenants upon the start of a lease term. From […]
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Feb
Feb
Finding yourself in a dispute with your Baltimore County tenant is a stressful situation. Even if you have a high quality property management company by your side, litigating in court should be avoided if possible. As civil lawsuits hover near 300,000 per year in the United States, it is no wonder property owners fear landing […]
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Feb
Feb
As a property owner, it is your responsibility to maintain the properties you lease to tenants. In fact, most states have very strict laws when it comes to providing tenants a habitable home that is livable and secure from safety hazards. And, while most property owners are aware of major frequent rental repairs in investment […]