Successfully running an income property requires different roles and responsibilities. If you’re a landlord managing your own income property in Washington DC, you know this to be true. You need to manage finances and taxes, coordinate repairs and maintenance, and schedule inspections and lease updates, to name a few tasks. When you’re managing more than […]
When you have an income property, you’re faced with the decision of handling maintenance yourself or hiring a property manager to handle maintenance for you. Although some property owners think they can save time and money by handling maintenance themselves, the opposite is often true. Is a property manager the right choice for your rental […]
Having an investment apartment or apartment building in DC or Maryland is an excellent opportunity to generate extra income. However, maintaining your units is essential for your property value and attracting tenants, as well as keeping your current renters happy. The following are our top five investment apartment maintenance tips for landlords in Washington DC […]
The lease is a crucial component of your income property. As a legally binding contract, the lease doesn’t just detail how much rent your tenants will pay and when it’s due. It essentially outlines the terms of your relationships with your tenants. As such, it should include the responsibilities of each party, the length of […]
Vacancies in your rental property can quickly tank your profits. Ideally, you would always have your income property rented, but the fact is that vacancies often happen between renters. Whether you are trying to fill an unexpected vacancy or are advertising a new income property, here are five tips to help you rent your property […]
As a landlord in Maryland, you want to do everything you can to protect both you and your renters and reduce your liability. However, accidents do happen. In events where the renter’s personal items have been damaged, they need to have a renters insurance policy. Renters insurance is an affordable way for renters to protect […]
Property owners may have the option to get a home warranty when purchasing their income property. Home warranties allow the homeowner to have certain systems or appliances repaired or replaced when they break for a discounted price. Home warranties may make sense for traditional homeowners, but do they make sense for rental properties? With the […]
Cold weather brings its own unique set of challenges for landlords and tenants. Tenants can experience hazards such as icy walkways, ice dams on roofs, and bitterly cold temperatures. As a landlord in DC, it’s essential to ensure both you and your tenants are prepared for the winter weather when it comes to your rental […]
Although each property management firm can structure its fees differently, you need to know what is included in the cost. Some landlords define property management and maintenance as the same thing, but not every management company thinks this way. In fact, property managers may consider the day-to-day management tasks as entirely separate from actual property […]
A growing number of renters have pets, so allowing pets at your income property as a landlord can help increase your potential pool of tenants. Allowing pets certainly has its pros and cons. However, there are a few things you can do to protect yourself and your property when permitting pets at your rental. These […]
