Should You Offer Rent-to-Own Options?
One creative way to invest in Capitol Hill rental real estate is to offer tenants a lease that includes a [...] Read more
Are You Securely Collecting Rent Payments?
Are you already using a secure online system to collect your rent payments? If not, you may be placing your [...] Read more
Recycling Right: What Materials Are Actually Accepted
As a Bloomingdale renter, you may be contemplating what you can do to live more sustainably. For a lot of [...] Read more
What to Expect from a Renter’s Insurance Policy
As a renter, getting a renter's insurance policy is one of the ways you can protect yourself, your visitors, and [...] Read more
Top Pet-Safe Houseplants
Houseplants can give natural beauty to any Brightwood rental home. However, if you own pets, it’s really important to have [...] Read more
How to Build a Balcony Garden
If your Anacostia rental house has a balcony or patio but not much yard space, you can still satisfy your [...] Read more
When Eviction is The Wrong Call
As a Southwest Waterfront landlord and rental property owner, evictions are sometimes unavoidable. Eviction shouldn't be your go-to answer, though; [...] Read more
Has Your Property Tax Assessment Increased Recently?
Sometimes a Capitol Hill property tax assessment notice can give us quite a shock. A lot of property owners see [...] Read more
What You Need to Know About Lead-Based Paint Exposure
Part of your responsibility, as a landlord and property owner in Chevy Chase, is to make sure that your rental [...] Read more
Rising Rental Rates & Regular Rental Property Assessments
A big mistake new landlords in Bloomingdale make is not taking time to learn how to calculate their property's fair [...] Read more
How to Make an Offer on An Overpriced Property
As an investor in Washington DC, your next great bargain rental property is around the corner. It isn't a guarantee, [...] Read more
Future-Proofing Your Southwest Waterfront Rental Property
For your Southwest Waterfront rental property, it is cost-effective to design interiors that will last for a long time. Trends [...] Read more
How to Start an Indoor Garden This Spring
Gardening is definitely something you can do, even if you're a renter. No, you don't need a large outdoor yard [...] Read more
Decorating Your Brightwood Rental Property: Tips for Buying Rugs
Your Brightwood rental property would be incomplete if it didn't have the perfect rug. Nonetheless, choosing and buying rugs can [...] Read more
Should You Let Your Tenants Have Grills?
If you own Anacostia single-family rental properties, you’ll need to decide whether or not to let your tenants have a [...] Read more
House Hacking: What You Need to Know
House hacking is one of the unique ways you can buy your first Cleveland Park investment property. House hacking is [...] Read more
Ways to Stay Warm this Winter
If the weather starts to go cold, the typical thing to do is to turn the thermostat up. You don't [...] Read more
How to Fill Vacancies During the Winter in H Street Corridor
When you find yourself with many winter vacancies, finding a tenant for your H Street Corridor rental home can be [...] Read more
8 Easy Ways to Prevent Pests
Your Bloomingdale rental home definitely should be free of pests. Still, if you're not careful, a few insects, rodents, and [...] Read more
Do I Need to Provide a Fire Extinguisher for My Rental?
The concern of fire safety in your Washington DC single-family rental house is a notable one. As an investment property [...] Read more
Should You Let Your Southwest Waterfront Renters Hang Their Own Christmas Lights?
Installing Christmas lights is one holiday tradition many people look forward to. But should you agree to let your renters [...] Read more
Pros and Cons of Getting A Real Estate License As An Investor
If you are a first-time Capitol Hill single-family rental property owner or are an experienced investor, you may have wondered [...] Read more
How to Get Your Deposit Back When You Own A Pet
Most Washington DC renters know what a big responsibility it is to keep a pet in a rental house. Aside [...] Read more
How to Get More Done When You Work from Home
There are many advantages to working from home. But there are also some challenges. The most common problems remote workers [...] Read more
How to Know if You’re Buying a Good Rental Property
Purchasing a Cleveland Park rental property can be a great investment. However, if you want your property to be worth [...] Read more
Ways to Add Color in Your Home When You’re Renting
As a Trinidad renter, you have a lot of opportunities to add color to your home’s interiors. Adding color can [...] Read more
Tile, Hardwood, or Vinyl?
There are plenty of options to choose from for your flooring materials for your H Street Corridor single-family rental property. [...] Read more
How COVID-19 is Changing the Real Estate Market
With the coronavirus outbreak, many aspects of life have changed. Though some changes are temporary, others might last a while. [...] Read more
Make Sure Your Anacostia Tenants are Staying Clean
As a property owner, you want to make sure that your tenant is keeping your Anacostia rental property clean. After [...] Read more
8 Best Rental Home Improvement Ideas on a Budget
As a Hillcrest rental property owner, it's important to keep your property updated and in good condition. However, this does [...] Read more
Xeriscaping: What it is and How it Can Benefit You
As an investor, one major concern should be making sure that your Capitol Hill rental properties have attractive yet low-maintenance [...] Read more
Make the Most of Your Pre-Move-in Walkthrough
Relocating to a new Chevy Chase rental house can be an inspiring experience. However, it's also the best chance to [...] Read more
How to Communicate Effectively with Your Bloomingdale Tenants
Effective tenant communication is the foundation of owning prosperous rental properties in Bloomingdale. But for most investors, effective communication is [...] Read more
Optimizing Your Southwest Waterfront Business During a Slow Season
A good number of businesses experience occasional slowdowns. However, instead of just going through the motions of the slow season, [...] Read more
How to Optimize Your Air Conditioning System
For a lot of Capitol Hill tenants, heating and cooling bills make up over half of a household's total utility [...] Read more
Memorial Day Parties: 3 Things Every Chevy Chase Landlord Should Know
All around the country, people eagerly anticipate the arrival of Memorial Day and the promise of summer that it brings. [...] Read more
5 Ways To Find New Bloomingdale Tenants
One of the most common challenges for Bloomingdale property owners is finding a quality tenant. So much depends on renting [...] Read more
Volunteering: How to Get Involved Within Your Community
There are many good reasons to volunteer in your Washington DC community. As a real estate investor, there are opportunities [...] Read more
9 Awesome Alternative Housing Ideas
Owning single-family rental properties doesn’t have to mean buying the standard Brightwood suburban home. These days, there are more options [...] Read more
How to Buy a Anacostia Foreclosure and When to Walk Away
Good deals await Anacostia investors when they consider buying foreclosure properties. But, the procedure of purchasing a foreclosure can be [...] Read more
DIY vs Professional Carpet Cleaning: What’s the Best Option?
Regular cleaning can extend the life of the carpets in your Cleveland Park rental properties. Though shampooing carpets may be [...] Read more
Eco-friendly Kitchen Cleaning Products for Your Trinidad Rental Property
We would always prefer a clean kitchen. But nowadays, it is also crucial to understand that not all of the [...] Read more
The Top 3 Houseplants You Simply Cannot Kill
Some people are naturally born with a talent for growing things. Most of us, however, will have a harder time [...] Read more
Satisfy Your Senses with Ideal Sleeping Spaces
If there's one thing that you need for a good night's rest, it's a clean and comfortable bedroom. To feel [...] Read more
Unforeseen Costs That Can Surprise an Investor
When you own or operate single-family rental homes, surprises are rarely welcome; it is almost never a good thing. This [...] Read more
Which Amenities Should You Provide for Your Bloomingdale Tenants?
Some single-family rental property owners see the benefit of offering certain amenities to their tenants. Many Bloomingdale property owners have [...] Read more
Dream Projects with Purpose: Why the Kitchen in Your Northwest DC Rental Property Isn’t Worth It
With the nature of the rental market being competitive, some Northwest DC property owners want to gain the advantage. Some [...] Read more
Can I Claim It? Important Tax Deductions Trinidad Rental Property Owners Should Know About
Income tax returns for rental property owners can be complex. There are many expenses that property owners can deduct on [...] Read more
What Does “Home for the Holidays” Mean for Your Tenants?
One of the greatest parts of the holiday season is that we can get together with our family and friends. [...] Read more
Should you Buy a Bloomingdale Rental Property at Auction?
The fact for real estate investors is that there are both pros and cons to buying rental property at auction. [...] Read more
Are You Responsible for Damage Caused by Halloween Mischief?
For most of us, Halloween is that particular night filled with costumes, parties, and candy. But Halloween also tends to [...] Read more
The Who, What, and Why of Southwest Waterfront Fall Pruning
As with all other things, there is a lot of information that must be absorbed when it comes to pruning [...] Read more
Leaves in the Gutters? Clean ‘Em Up!
As soon as autumn arrives and the leaves start to fall, this spell gutters being obstructed with debris. To keep [...] Read more
Garbage Disposals: What Can and Can NOT Go in Them
In the event that you have a garbage disposal in your Hillcrest rental house, you may have different opinions about [...] Read more
Don’t Build Your Dream Bathroom in Your Hillcrest Rental Property
Just like the kitchen, bathroom upgrades are the number one area where new rental property owners devote far more money [...] Read more
Toxic Mold vs Mildew: What’s Lurking in YOUR Bathroom?
Mold and mildew are like fungus siblings: they can look a lot alike, and both prefer areas that are warm [...] Read more
Pros and Cons of Investing in an Older Home as a Rental Property in the H Street Corridor
Investing in older single-family homes to use it as a rental property can be a successful strategy. However, there are [...] Read more
Pros and Cons of Investing in a New Home for a Southwest Waterfront Rental Property
If you have decided to buy single-family rental properties in Southwest Waterfront, take note of both pros and cons to [...] Read more
The Problem with Hillcrest House Flipping
Flipping houses is one of the many remarkable methods to generate income, and yet one of the truths associated with [...] Read more
5 Things You Should Know About Rental Property Investment in Shepherd Park
To be a rental property investor, you need to be able to equip yourself with the necessary information to make [...] Read more
Can Bloomingdale Property Owners Be Charged with Trespassing on Their Own Rental Property?
The reality of being a landlord is that you are responsible for maintenance on your property. The minute you start [...] Read more
How to Attract and Retain Gen X Renters in Washington DC
It’s no secret that the solution to short vacancies is identifying your target demographic. There are apparent discrepancies among generations [...] Read more
What Makes Hiring Real Property Management Washington DC the Best Value in the Business?
Employing a property management company is a standout amongst the most critical choices a successful real estate investor can make. [...] Read more
How to Attract and Retain Baby Boomer Renters in Chevy Chase
Not much has garnered attention recently compared to the aging of the generation born after World War II. The “Baby [...] Read more
Does Your Bloomingdale Tenant Have a Green Thumb?
A lot of renters take pleasure in their Bloomingdale rental homes, wanting a charming and well-kept spot to live. For [...] Read more
Stopping Washington DC Tenant “Improvements” in Their Tracks
As a landlord who is mindful of your Washington DC rental property, it is part of your duty to ensure [...] Read more
Washington DC Resident Applicant Review
Finding the right resident in Washington DC is the most important step in renting out your home. Many landlords are […]
Read moreStudent Debt Affects Housing Market
According to a recent study by John Burns Consulting, student loan debt has had an extreme impact on home sales. […]
Read moreWashington DC Property Management: Markets We Serve
In today’s complex world of Washington DC property management, investment property owners are experiencing increased tenant and regulatory demands as […]
Read moreMaking a Plan
While in the rental property purchasing phase, your priorities are location, location, location. But after acquiring a property and renting […]
Read moreKnow Thy Neighbor
Encouraging Tenants to Know Their Neighbors May Lead to Safer Neighborhoods for Washington DC Investors Nextdoor is one of the […]
Read moreIn the Shoes of a Renter
Have you ever rented a home that you ended up hating? Maybe the home was old and had plumbing problems. […]
Read moreCollections – What You Need to Know
When you own rental property, your goal comes down to the amount of rent you collect. It would be nice […]
Read moreOwners and Tenants: Prepare Your Property for Fall
Seasonal Maintenance Tips from RPM Washington DC As the cooler weather approaches, it’s time to perform some property maintenance to […]
Read moreWashington DC Property Management: Protecting Your Vacant Rental While on Vacation
Are you in between tenants for your rental property? Leaving on vacation soon? Making sure your rental property is safe […]
Read moreRental Property Management in Washington DC Keeps Things Cool By Performing Summer Preventative Maintenance
We all love summer. The picnics, BBQs, pool time, family reunions, and home improvement projects are just part of what […]
Read moreHappy Memorial Day!
Please note that the Real Property Management Washington DC will be closed on Monday, May 29, 2017 in observance of […]
Read moreHassle Free Evictions
Dealing with evictions is an unfortunate part of doing business in the Washington DC investment property industry. Even though the […]
Read moreRetirement Income: Have You Considered a Rental Property?
Most Americans find saving for retirement income difficult. Today, the key ways this is done is through Individual Retirement Accounts […]
Read moreLandlords: Pet Safe Landscaping for Your Single-Family Rental House
As a landlord, you have several good reasons to allow tenants to keep pets in your single-family rental home. Allowing […]
Read moreWanted: Good Tenants for your Rental Units
RPM Washington DC can tell you that one sign of a good tenant is one who consistently pays the rent […]
Read moreAre You Renting to A “Hoarder”? 5 Strategies to Handle the Issue
Though hoarding has been a hidden disorder for several years, in 2013, the American Psychiatric Association officially recognized hoarding as […]
Read moreWashington DC Property Owners Ask: What Are the Dangers of Lead Based Paint?
Lead poisoning has become a more common occurrence across the nation, especially in young children. The EPA has found that […]
Read moreTaking the Mystery out of Rental Property Tax Deductions
Being a landlord is a lot of work, but it also offers some of the most readily available rental property […]
Read moreAvoiding Tenant Turnover
There is nothing like losing a tenant to kill your cash flow. Advertising, and maintenance work to get a unit [...] Read more
Spring Cleaning Means Rental Property Inspection
Spring 2017 is officially here! After months of cold weather and a dark winter, we often get the itch to open […]
Read moreDecisions Made Today Impact Your Tomorrow
Purchasing a rental property is like going to college; whether or not you decide to go to college affects many […]
Read morePet-Friendly Renting Can Increase Rent Revenue
As a residential rental property owner, your goal is to add to your cash flow by increasing revenue and decreasing […]
Read moreThe True Cost of Showing your Rental Property in Washington DC
Having researched and followed applicable laws with regard to renting out your property, setting an appropriate rent and security deposit, [...] Read more
Renting Out Your Home in Washington DC: Initial Legal Concerns & Costs
So you have decided to make some extra money by renting out your home in Washington DC . Before making [...] Read more
Washington DC: Water Heater Maintenance – Clean Your Air Filter
Water heater maintenance is straightforward, and many property owners in Washington DC know how to do the basics, such as […]
Read moreWashington DC Rental Property Maintenance Myths
There are several recurring rumors regarding rental repairs in Washington DC, and many misinformed myths misconstruing maintenance matters. While the [...] Read more
Happy Tenants Matter
Keeping clients happy is key to the success of any business. Think of your renters as an unofficial business partner; [...] Read more
Five Simple Steps to a Rent Ready Home
Five Simple Steps to a Rent Ready Home in DC! The thought of getting your property rent ready may [...] Read more
Get Those Maintenance Expenses Back on Track!
When a marital relationship is in a state of disrepair, oftentimes the couple will seek out marriage counseling to get […]
Read moreDIY Property Management Creating Headaches for Local Neighborhoods in Washington DC
Investing in real estate over the last 50 years has usually been a safe bet. While it has had its […]
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