Hiring Contractors: Tips, Tricks, and What to Avoid
The procurement of experienced, reliable contractors for your property renovations and repairs might be one of the most difficult aspects [...] Read more
Reasons to Call the Police on Your Neighbors – And When Not To
Being an Ellicott City tenant, dealing with disagreeable neighbors is one of the more challenging issues to face. There might [...] Read more
Landlord/Tenant Laws: The Bottom Line
The relationship between a landlord and tenant is unique. Not only does your tenant have obligations (outlined in your lease) [...] Read more
8 Ways to Get the Best Price for Your Next Rental Property
As a Frederick rental property investor, you must be positive that your investment will generate the greatest possible return. And [...] Read more
4 Investment Mistakes That Turn a Great Deal into an Average One
Often random blunders can lead to substantial losses for investors when trying to find the best offers in real estate. [...] Read more
The Benefits of Pre-leasing a Rental
Baltimore City rental property owners are quite often eager to learn modern tactics to decrease vacancies and preserve occupancy. Pre-leasing [...] Read more
Are Manufactured Homes A Good Investment?
As a Frederick rental property investor, you are likely always searching for a great offer on a property. You may [...] Read more
What to Know When Your Landlord Raises the Rent
A tenant never welcomes rent increases. And although many Baltimore City property managers attempt to raise rents infrequently and equitably, [...] Read more
Tenant Screening – Make Sure You’re Not Discriminating
Tenant screening is a crucial aspect of owning prosperous Catonsville rental properties. Despite appearances, the process is not always as [...] Read more
Why You Should Never Pour These 5 Things Down the Drain
Your initial instinct may be to just pour any remaining liquids down the drain if you need to tidy up [...] Read more
Asset Protection & Insurance: Is Your Catonsville Rental Property Covered?
It's no secret that Catonsville landlords demand substantial insurance to preserve their real estate investments. However, there are numerous types [...] Read more
How to Give Back to Your Community as a Kendall Rental Property Owner
As the owner of a rental property in Kendall, you have a unique opportunity to assist those in need in [...] Read more
The Key to Managing Short-Term and Vacation Rentals
The ownership of vacation and short-term rental properties is a legitimate business. And just like any other business, rental property [...] Read more
The Reality of Rental Prices: Why They’re So High and When They’ll Go Down
There is no denying that the cost of renting is high right now. They are on the verge of reaching [...] Read more
Is Your Rental Property a Potential Hazard to Your Tenants?
It's critical for you as an Ellicott City property manager that your tenants feel secure and at home in their [...] Read more
5 Things Rental Property Investors Need to Know to Navigate a Market Correction
For Baltimore City rental property investors, a housing market correction can be frightening. However, they also present a good opportunity [...] Read more
How to Write a Standout Pet Resume for Renters
Finding a rental home that allows pets can be difficult if you're a Baltimore City pet owner looking for a [...] Read more
The Future of Real Estate: What Industry Professionals Are Saying Now
For good reason, the future of the real estate sector is always a hot topic of discussion. A rental property [...] Read more
12 Basic Tools Every Columbia Tenant Needs
As a Columbia renter, you're undoubtedly aware that some house projects can be accomplished by yourself, while others are best [...] Read more
5 Surprising Reasons to Let Your Tenants Keep Pets
There are numerous reasons why landlords should allow tenants to keep pets in their rental units. Most Ellicott City property [...] Read more
8 Things That Make You a Bad Tenant
Are you an irresponsible tenant? If you don't know, here are eight things that could make you one. Behaving irresponsibly [...] Read more
Tips for Finding a Great Ellicott City Roommate
You might be wondering how difficult it will be to find the right roommate to share your Ellicott City rental [...] Read more
What Are the Best Smart Home Devices for Your Rental Property?
Many landlords in Catonsville worry if installing smart home gadgets in their rental property is a good investment. The basic [...] Read more
What Should I Do When My Tenant’s Rent is Late?
There are many things you can do to encourage on-time rent payments as a property owner or landlord. But there [...] Read more
Tired of Maintaining Your Rental’s Lawn?
A healthy, green lawn can definitely improve an Ellicott City rental property's curb appeal. But for single-family rental property owners, [...] Read more
What Education Do I Need to Become a Real Estate Investor?
Do you like the idea of investing in Frederick rental properties but aren't sure where to start? You might think [...] Read more
How to Use the Seasonality of Rental Real Estate to Your Advantage
One good thing about investing in Baltimore City single-family rental homes is the predictability of what will happen in the [...] Read more
Rising Tides: How to Handle Different Types of Water Damage
Are you dealing with water damage in your Catonsville rental property, and are you looking for a restoration company to [...] Read more
Property Management 101: Dealing with Unauthorized Tenant Alterations
Single-family Columbia rental home leases often include a clause that prohibits tenants from altering or remodeling the property without authorization. [...] Read more
(un)Spring Cleaning: 5 Tips for Organizing Your Bathroom
Something that most Ellicott City renters will find challenging is keeping a bathroom organized. Not only is an organized bathroom [...] Read more
Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle: Ideas for Your Old Pillowcases
When replacing your worn-out household linens, do you wonder what to do with your old ones? Most just throw them [...] Read more
5 Areas in Your Frederick Rental Property That NEED to Be More Accessible
Accessible rentals are on-demand now more than ever before. Despite the fact that it may seem to be a fuss [...] Read more
4 Ways to Maximize Your Kitchen Space
Some Baltimore City rental homes have kitchens that don't seem to have enough storage for all the essentials, making many [...] Read more
What to do if Your Tenant is Subletting
In order to make a good livelihood out of your Catonsville rental property, your job as a rental property owner [...] Read more
Tips for Buying an Investment Property Sight Unseen
If you feel ready for additional rental property for your investment portfolio, you may be thinking about buying in a [...] Read more
5 Ways to Avoid Clutter in Your New Rental Home
Moving to a new house often marks the beginning of a new page in our lives. And if you start [...] Read more
Which Appliances Should You Provide to Tenants?
One big question all Baltimore City property owners face is which appliances tenants should have in the rental home. Due [...] Read more
5 Tips for Organizing the Infamous Junk Drawer
Like most Catonsville renters, a messy junk drawer or two would be a common sight in their home. Even organized [...] Read more
Pros and Cons of Vacation Rentals
Owning a Columbia vacation home can be a marvelous idea. You can use it as a personal spot for times [...] Read more
Is That Fixer-Upper Worth It?
Getting a fixer-upper for an Ellicott City rental property seems like a great deal. It is not surprising as the [...] Read more
Achieving a Successful Eviction
Evictions can be very time-consuming and detrimental to Frederick property owners' monthly cash flows. But if your dispute cannot be [...] Read more
The Value of a Baltimore City Home Inspection
Not a lot of people know, but a home inspection is an important part of owning or buying a Baltimore [...] Read more
Increasing Curb Appeal One Tenant at a Time
There are a lot of ways to improve the curb appeal of a rental property. But maintaining curb appeal is [...] Read more
Investment Property Buying 101
If you’ve been looking for a stable, long-term investment in Baltimore City, residential rental homes might be the investment you’ve [...] Read more
Installing Ceiling Fans in Your Catonsville Rental Properties
One of the things Catonsville rental property owners think about is whether or not to install ceiling fans in their [...] Read more
5 Trends for Rental Home Decor in 2021
Give your Columbia rental home a fresh and trendy look for 2021! In 2021, we've seen quite a few trends [...] Read more
Apartment Living: Top Floor vs. Bottom Floor
Ellicott City rental homes come in many different shapes and sizes -- and elevations. In many cases, rental homes and [...] Read more
Text, Phone, or Email – How Should You Contact Tenants?
Establishing good communication lines with your tenants is key to ensure success as a Frederick rental property owner. But with [...] Read more
How to Organize Your Pantry
Keeping an organized pantry in your Baltimore City rental home can be exhausting. It's key for you to determine where [...] Read more
5 Things to Look for When Signing a Lease
One of the grave mistakes a Catonsville tenant can make is to not read a lease thoroughly before signing it. [...] Read more
Should You Be Friends with Your Landlord?
Establishing a good rapport with your Columbia landlord can make your life easier. But is it good to be friends [...] Read more
What to Get Your Baltimore City Renters for the Holidays
Most Baltimore City landlords know that quality tenants are hard to find and sometimes, harder to keep. A well-thought-out appreciation [...] Read more
The Pros and Cons of Owning A Furnished Rental
There are a lot of reasons for you to furnish your Catonsville rental house. One of these is that furnished [...] Read more
Don’t Let the Dust Settle
Ensuring that your Columbia home is dust-free can be a bit difficult. What makes it so is that a lot [...] Read more
How to Plan A Move During A Pandemic
If you are thinking about transferring to a new Ellicott City rental house, it would be a good idea to [...] Read more
How to Get Rid of Gnats in Your Frederick Home
There are only a few things that can annoy you more than finding your Frederick rental house has a gnat [...] Read more
Tips For Cooking With Cast Iron
A cast-iron skillet can be one of the most versatile tools in your Baltimore City kitchen. If you are just [...] Read more
A Landlord’s Ultimate Guide to Support Animals
One significant choice that all Columbia rental property owners have to make is whether or not they are going to [...] Read more
Should I Put Solar Panels on my Ellicott City Rental?
Solar panels can be a great way for property owners to save on electricity bills. But are solar panels right [...] Read more
How to Rent Your Frederick Property to the Right Tenants
Every Frederick single-family rental property owner needs to get the right tenants into their rental homes. Still, who are the [...] Read more
Decorating Tips for Your Patio or Balcony
As a tenant, it’s on you to make a comfortable living space out of your Baltimore City rental home. The […]
Read morePreventing Pet Urine Spots on Your Pet-Friendly Lawn
Pet-friendly rental homes are a growing segment of the Catonsville single-family rental home market. Pets are so common these days […]
Read moreCleaning Hacks: Get Tidy in 20 Minutes a Day
Keeping your Columbia house clean seems to be a very laborious and unappealing activity. However, cleaning doesn’t have to take […]
Read moreWhat to Know Before Renovating A Deck or Patio
If your Ellicott City single-family rental home has an old deck or patio, you may be planning to renovate it. […]
Read moreShades, Drapes, and Blinds – Oh My!
Do you want to turn your Frederick rental property into something more than just a house, like an actual home? […]
Read moreProperty Management Software: What Should You Be Using?
As an Ellicott City property investor, you are responsible for the growth and development of your business. For this to […]
Read moreOpening Doors for Growing International Student Populations
International students coming to study in the U.S. continually grows year by year, creating plenty of opportunities for Frederick rental […]
Read moreIs a Home Security System the Right Fit for Your Baltimore City Rental Property?
There are many choices available when it comes to security systems for your Baltimore City rental property nowadays. You may […]
Read moreContractors: Tips, Tricks, and What to Avoid
Something that might serve as a difficulty for you when you are investing in Columbia single-family rental properties can be […]
Read moreDon’t Leave Us Hanging: Shelves and Pictures 101
When hanging shelves and pictures in your Ellicott City rental home, it is crucial to do so as safely as […]
Read more8 Things You Can’t Put in the Disposal
When your Columbia rental home has a garbage disposal, you will realize that it is one of the hardest-working appliances […]
Read moreTurn Your Thumbs Green This Spring
If you want to experience peace and serenity, a fresh spring garden is exactly what you need. Very few people, […]
Read morePest Control For Frederick Single-Family Rental Tenants
Unwanted pests present more than health and safety risks. Disagreements between tenants and landlords about who is responsible for dealing […]
Read moreTop 4 Features to Look for in a Superb Income Property
Buying income properties can sometimes be tricky. Before choosing a potential Baltimore City single-family rental home, a first-time investor needs […]
Read moreHardwood vs Softwood Flooring in Your Columbia Rental Property
We know that hardwood and softwood floors have differences both aesthetically and functionally. So which type of floor would be […]
Read moreShould You Add a Tiny Home to Your Single-Family Rental in Ellicott City?
One of the methods that single-family rental home investors have to maximize their earning potential is to add units, specifically […]
Read more5 Things to look for when signing a lease for a residential property
5 Things to look for when signing a lease for a residential property So most of us have been […]
Read moreHow to tell a Tenant Bad News:
How to tell a Tenant Bad News: Dear Tenant, you are causing the rodent issue in your rental property. […]
Read moreMy First Day in Property Management
My First Day in Property Management… Every life journey, career journey, etc. has a beginning; a commencement of that new […]
Read moreTop 5 risks of managing your own property
Top 5 risks of managing your own property Being a do it yourself landlord can be a great way […]
Read more3 Tenant Retention Ideas
Keeping your tenant happy is key to the success of any rental. Think of your renters as an unofficial business […]
Read more5 Steps to Help Ensure your Eviction Case Goes Smoothly
5 Steps to Help Ensure your Eviction Case Goes Smoothly So you had to file an eviction against your […]
Read more5 Guidelines for better Tenant Screening
When screening possible tenants for your rental property you want set requirements that any new tenant would need to meet. […]
Read moreRobbed at Gun Point
What do I do if my tenant . . . Is Robbed at Gun Point on My Property […]
Read moreDrug Dealers at my Rental Property
What do I do if my tenant . . . Accidentally Throws Away the Neighborhood Drug Dealers Stash Bag […]
Read moreWhy Renting is So Popular
Renting is becoming more and more popular, especially for millennials, or those between the ages of 18 and 35. Recently, […]
Read moreParties in my Rental
What do I do if my tenant . . . . . throws parties and sets up an inflatable hot […]
Read moreFurnished Rental, or Un-Furnished?
Should I advertise my property as Furnished, or Un-Furnished? A few questions for you that should help you […]
Read moreDIY Landlord
DIY Landlord, is that really the best way? When I bought my first rental over 15 years ago, I was […]
Read moreWater Bill No Paid by Tenants
What do I do if my tenant . . . . . . . Stops paying the water bill or […]
Read morePets not allowed…?
What do I do if my tenant . . . . . has a pet, and no pets are allowed […]
Read moreWhat is a Property Managers Typical Day is Like?
6:45 AM – Head to the Office. I like to arrive at the office by 7:45 am. While I’m driving […]
Read moreLove Letter to Realtors
On February 14th we will be delivering a Love Letter to Realtors. All of our Realtor friends in Howard County […]
Read moreMaintenance Property Management
Why would you be interested in a maintenance only program? There are a lot of full service Property Managers out […]
Read moreRent Ready and Curb Appeal
Real Property Management informative pamphlet answers many of your questions about being a landlord and this very important topic, Rent […]
Read moreShould I allow a Pets at a Rental Property?
The simple, short and to the point answer is yes. It most certainly does. Many renters have pets, and even […]
Read moreDo I have to tell a new tenant that something violent happened at the property?
Different locales have laws and regulations on reporting to new tenants whether a violent death or event has occurred at […]
Read more9 Steps to Manage Rental Property Maintenance
When you own a rental property, you are going to have to handle small maintenance issues and emergency maintenance issues. […]
Read moreSpring Cleanup and Yard Maintenance
Spring is here and that means spring cleanup and yard maintenance. It’s also a great time for a close up inspection for […]
Read moreHave you ever had a Peacock Problem at Your HOA?
Imagine yourself, for a minute, sitting in your monthly community meeting, fielding complaints about noisy neighbors and parking disputes and […]
Read moreThe Best and Worst Markets for Buying a Rental
A new report by RealtyTrac, shows the best and worst markets for buying a rental property. The report was based on […]
Read more5 Reasons to Have a Rental Property Inspection
A regular rental property inspection is an invaluable service for your investment! Have you had a rental property inspection lately? […]
Read moreAvoid Costly Home Repairs: The Must-Have Checklist for Spring
Just as an annual physical is a good idea for overall health, routine inspection and maintenance is important for the […]
Read moreWater damage in a rental property can cause tremendous damage.
While no one can predict exactly when a rental property may flood, it’s important to prepare as much as possible. Kathy […]
Read moreGet It Rented! Columbia Property Management
Real Property Management in Columbia Maryland is here to make your life easy. The team at Real Property Management Prime […]
Read moreSize Does Matter… When it comes to Tree Roots
Size Matters, how big are your tree roots? Soon that definitive fall crispness will be in the air. As we […]
Read moreAre Real Estate Agents Leaving Property Management?
Real Estate Agents are Leaving Property Management and the Property Manager Pool is Shrinking, But the Rental Market is Stronger […]
Read moreHigh Rents and Low Income are Driving Roommates Together
The Census Bureau recently reported that the home ownership rate in the United States is at a 20 year low, […]
Read moreProperty Management Howard County Maryland
If you are looking for property management Howard County you’ve come to the right place. We also offer our wide […]
Read moreDo-it-yourself DIY landlords
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Neighbor Danger: Survey from Real Property Management Reveals DIY Landlords May Put Neighborhoods at Risk DIY Landlords [...] Read more
Curb Appeal Adds Value
Curb appeal is incredibly important when you are looking for the right renter and want to get the most for [...] Read more
Is being a Landlord really that hard?
So, you think you want to be a landlord in Frederick Md. Sure, it sounds like a great idea and [...] Read more
Does Pet Friendly Equals Profits in Howard County MD?
Will you become more profitable by being Pet Friendly in Howard County Md: What’s are few things that people love the […]
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