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Decorating Your Brightwood Rental Property: Tips for Buying Rugs

April 2, 2021

Brightwood Renters Rolling Out a New Rug

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?

March 12, 2021

Father and Son Grilling in Yard of Anacostia Rental Property

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

February 26, 2021

Couple Embracing and Looking at their New Cleveland Park Rental Home

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

February 12, 2021

Shepherd Park Tenants Staying Warm and Cozy in their Rental Home 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

January 29, 2021

Cozy Home Covered in Snow on Sunny Winter Day

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

January 15, 2021

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?

January 1, 2021

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?

December 18, 2020

Southwest Waterfront Tenant Falling While Hanging 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

December 4, 2020

Real Estate Agent Sitting At Desk With Face Mask

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

November 20, 2020

Washington DC Dog Sitting on Moving Boxes

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

November 6, 2020

Remote Worker Holding His Baby While Working 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

October 23, 2020

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

October 9, 2020

Colorful Living Room in Trinidad Rental Home

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?

September 25, 2020

Man Installing H Street Corridor Flooring

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

September 11, 2020

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

August 28, 2020

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

August 14, 2020

Modern, Newly Remodeled Kitchen with Painted Cabinets and New Light Fixtures

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

July 31, 2020

Capitol Hill Rental Property with a Xeriscaped Yard

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

July 17, 2020

Chevy Chase Woman with a Move-In Inspection Checklist

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

July 3, 2020

Couple Discussing Lease Agreement with Landlord

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

June 19, 2020

Business Owner Conducting An Internal Audit on Her Business’ Finances

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

June 5, 2020

Capitol Hill Rental Property with an Outdoor Air Conditioning Unit

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

May 22, 2020

Chevy Chase Family Celebrating Memorial Day

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

May 8, 2020

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

April 24, 2020

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

April 10, 2020

Black and White Tiny Home in a Rural Area

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

March 27, 2020

Anacostia Home Listed as a Foreclosure Sale

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?

March 13, 2020

Cleveland Park Carpet Cleaners Using Industrial Equipment to Clean Carpets

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

February 28, 2020

Trinidad Woman Cleaning the Kitchen with Organic Products

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

February 14, 2020

Healthy Green Houseplants in Front of a Window

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

January 31, 2020

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

January 17, 2020

Frustrated Investor Looking at Paperwork

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?

December 27, 2019

Mother and Daughter Watching Cable TV in Their Bloomingdale Rental Home

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

December 13, 2019

A Newly Remodeled Kitchen in a Northwest DC Rental Property

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

November 29, 2019

Papers Sitting on a Desk with a Sticky Note Labeled Tax Deduction

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?

November 15, 2019

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?

November 1, 2019

An Auction Gavel Propped Up in Front of a Replica of a House

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?

October 18, 2019

Washington DC Rental Property with Toilet Paper in the Trees

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

October 4, 2019

Southwest Waterfront Fall Bush Being Pruned

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!

September 20, 2019

Anacostia Rain Gutter Full of Leaves Being Cleaned Out

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

September 6, 2019

Sink with Water Flowing Down into a Garbage Disposal

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

August 23, 2019

Hillcrest Man Placing New Tile in his Dream Bathroom

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?

August 9, 2019

Scrubbing a Wall in a Shepherd Park Rental Property

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

July 26, 2019

Two Garage Brick House in 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

July 12, 2019

Southwest Waterfront Rental Property with a “For Rent” Sign in the Front Yard

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

June 28, 2019

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

June 14, 2019

Shepherd Park Man Looking at Investment Portfolio

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?

May 31, 2019

Bloomingdale Woman Inviting Her Landlord Inside the House

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

May 17, 2019

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?

May 3, 2019

Man Standing with Finance Graphics for Southwest Waterfront Rental Home Profits

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

April 19, 2019

Happy Couple Moving into Chevy Chase Rental Home

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?

April 5, 2019

Bloomingdale Rental Property with Perfectly Maintained Yard with Flower Beds

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

March 22, 2019

Washington DC Tenant Taking Care of Some Home Repairs

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

February 26, 2018

Finding the right resident in Washington DC is the most important step in renting out your home. Many landlords are […]

Student Debt Affects Housing Market

February 2, 2018

According to a recent study by John Burns Consulting, student loan debt has had an extreme impact on home sales. […]

Washington DC Property Management: Markets We Serve

January 26, 2018

In today’s complex world of Washington DC property management, investment property owners are experiencing increased tenant and regulatory demands as […]

Making a Plan

January 20, 2018

While in the rental property purchasing phase, your priorities are location, location, location. But after acquiring a property and renting […]

Know Thy Neighbor

January 3, 2018

Encouraging Tenants to Know Their Neighbors May Lead to Safer Neighborhoods for Washington DC Investors Nextdoor is one of the […]

In the Shoes of a Renter

December 27, 2017

Have you ever rented a home that you ended up hating? Maybe the home was old and had plumbing problems. […]

Collections – What You Need to Know

December 2, 2017

When you own rental property, your goal comes down to the amount of rent you collect. It would be nice […]

Owners and Tenants: Prepare Your Property for Fall

November 6, 2017

Seasonal Maintenance Tips from RPM Washington DC As the cooler weather approaches, it’s time to perform some property maintenance to […]

Washington DC Property Management: Protecting Your Vacant Rental While on Vacation

August 15, 2017

Are you in between tenants for your rental property? Leaving on vacation soon? Making sure your rental property is safe […]

Rental Property Management in Washington DC Keeps Things Cool By Performing Summer Preventative Maintenance

June 17, 2017

We all love summer. The picnics, BBQs, pool time, family reunions, and home improvement projects are just part of what […]

Happy Memorial Day!

May 25, 2017

Please note that the Real Property Management Washington DC will be closed on Monday, May 29, 2017 in observance of […]

Hassle Free Evictions

May 18, 2017

Dealing with evictions is an unfortunate part of doing business in the Washington DC investment property industry. Even though the […]

Retirement Income: Have You Considered a Rental Property?

May 14, 2017

Most Americans find saving for retirement income difficult. Today, the key ways this is done is through Individual Retirement Accounts […]

Landlords: Pet Safe Landscaping for Your Single-Family Rental House

May 6, 2017

As a landlord, you have several good reasons to allow tenants to keep pets in your single-family rental home. Allowing […]

Wanted: Good Tenants for your Rental Units

April 29, 2017

RPM Washington DC can tell you that one sign of a good tenant is one who consistently pays the rent […]

Are You Renting to A “Hoarder”? 5 Strategies to Handle the Issue

April 25, 2017

Though hoarding has been a hidden disorder for several years, in 2013, the American Psychiatric Association officially recognized hoarding as […]

Washington DC Property Owners Ask: What Are the Dangers of Lead Based Paint?

April 19, 2017

Lead poisoning has become a more common occurrence across the nation, especially in young children. The EPA has found that […]

Taking the Mystery out of Rental Property Tax Deductions

April 7, 2017

Being a landlord is a lot of work, but it also offers some of the most readily available rental property […]

Avoiding Tenant Turnover

March 30, 2017

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

March 25, 2017

Spring 2017 is officially here! After months of cold weather and a dark winter, we often get the itch to open […]

Decisions Made Today Impact Your Tomorrow

March 16, 2017

Purchasing a rental property is like going to college; whether or not you decide to go to college affects many […]

Washington DC Rental Property Maintenance Myths

February 3, 2017

There are several recurring rumors regarding rental repairs in Washington DC, and many misinformed myths misconstruing maintenance matters. While the [...] Read more

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