Turning First-Time Homebuyers Into First-Time Investors
Purchasing a house is one of the biggest financial decisions a person can make. Deciding to rent that house out is one of the biggest legal and business decisions a person will make.
Oh No! They Have Bad Credit: Why Credit History Is So Important
You’ve finally put your rental on the market, and a prospective tenant has the cash needed to cover rent, security deposits and a pet deposit for their cat. They have a full time job, and a checking and savings account. But wait. There’s the matter of their credit. It’s OK now, but they had …
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4 Reasons for Updating Your Rental's Homeowner’s Insurance
You were savvy enough to purchase homeowner’s insurance right after closing on your rental property and landing new tenants. That was just step one, however. It is smart to make updating your homeowner’s insurance an annual practice as part of your property management, in Washington D.C.
7 Budget-Friendly Ways to Spice Up Your Property
When people hear the term quick property face-lifts they often think of cheap fixes, full of gimmicks, that are going to end up costing more than just money in the end. For the long term, as a landlord will need to address major repairs and maintenance on your rental property. Your DC property manager …
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Do Fair Housing Laws Apply To You?
As a landlord you have the right to seek potential tenants with good credit and references. And if you want to rent your property to friends or colleagues, you certainly have the right to do so. But when it comes to advertising, showing properties, and dealing with tenants, it’s important to keep fair housing laws in mind.
Deciding Whether To Hire a Property Manager
Most new landlords only envisioned their property being managed by themselves. (They also only envisioned small appliance breaks and on-time monthly rents in perpetuity, but that’s a reality check for another day). In fact, for most first-time landlords, they have never heard of a property manager.
Let's Get Ready To Spring!
Unlike changing colors or metal accents in your home to give a quick facelift, landscaping, especially for a rental, requires planning. Landlords need to think long-term, when it comes to landscaping. Further, they need to consider the lease agreements to lawn maintenance.
Saving Money, Drop By Drop
Where Does the Water Come From? Before we begin talking about how to save on your water bill when you rent, we should talk about where our water originates.
Welcome to Our Washington, DC Property Management Blog
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