When Eviction is The Wrong Call
For Southwest Waterfront property managers and landlords, evictions are usually an inevitable part of their business. When dealing with a [...] Read more
The Basics of Foreclosure: What Capitol Hill Rental Property Investors Need to Know
You, as an investor, may ask if foreclosed properties are as inexpensive as they appear. Besides, you might be able [...] Read more
Make the Most of Your Move-in Walkthrough
It can be thrilling to move into a new Chevy Chase rental house. How can you ensure your security deposit [...] Read more
Why Fall is the Best Time to Aerate and Seed Your Rental Property’s Lawn
More than simply weekly mowing is necessary to keep a Capitol Hill lawn in good condition. As you likely already [...] Read more
Unforeseen Costs That Can Surprise an Investor
Surprises are rarely a good thing when renting a single-family rental. This is especially valid in cases where the surprises [...] Read more
How to Recycle If Your Community Doesn’t Offer Service
Community recycling programs are an excellent way to reduce waste and protect the environment, but what should you do if [...] Read more
Optimizing Your Capitol Hill Business During a Slow Season
Regular slowdowns are experienced by most businesses. Instead of dreading your slow season, think about the advantages of utilizing it [...] Read more
Cosigners vs Guarantors: What’s the Difference & How to Ask for Help with Rent
The terms "cosigner" and "guarantor," if you are a Bloomingdale renter, may be familiar to you. However, what do they [...] Read more
How to Make an Offer on An Overpriced Investment Property
As a real estate investor in Washington DC, you're likely looking for the next budget-friendly rental property. The property you [...] Read more
How Can I Invest in Real Estate if I’m a Veteran or Active Duty Military?
If you are a veteran or active-duty service member interested in rental property investments, this article is for you! Building [...] Read more
House Hacking: What You Need to Know
Consider a scenario in which you are trying to find a cost-effective or unique way to purchase your first Cleveland [...] Read more
How to Make the Most of Your Rental Home’s Kitchenette
You probably don't have much storage space if you're a tenant like most people. This is usually true if your [...] Read more
Real Estate Terms You Need to Know
It's crucial to keep abreast of the most recent real estate terms as a Brightwood rental property owner. As the [...] Read more
Should You Let Your Tenants Have Grills?
You might be considering allowing your tenants to have a grill if you own Anacostia single-family rental properties. Grills present [...] Read more
The Best Strategies for Improving Tenant Retention
It is vital to have plans to improve tenant retention as a Washington DC rental property owner. In most circumstances, [...] Read more
10 Essential Etiquette Tips for Short-Term Rental Stays
It is important to remember that you're a guest in another's home when renting a short-term Brightwood rental or vacation [...] Read more
9 Essential Questions to Ask Your Anacostia Landlord Before You Move In
An Anacostia single-family rental home can be just what you're searching for if you're looking for a new place to [...] Read more
The Reasons You Can (and Can’t) Evict a Tenant
Knowing when and how to evict a tenant is one of many factors that go into being an effective landlord. [...] Read more
Your Guide to Fun At-Home Workouts
If you want to switch up your workout regimen, you might think you need to invest in an expensive gym [...] Read more
Prepping Your Pet for a Move to H Street Corridor
Moving to H Street Corridor can be an exciting and stressful experience for you and your pet. That is why [...] Read more
Does a Move-In Walkthrough Benefit Southwest Waterfront Rental Property Owners?
It's important for a property owner to be able to have positive interactions with tenants. This is something you can [...] Read more
The Best Ways to Make Money in Rental Real Estate – Fast!
For anyone who's been investing in Capitol Hill rental properties, it's common knowledge that making a profit through your investments [...] Read more
How Much Money Do I Need to Start Investing in Real Estate?
One of the best ways to escape the daily grind --and build real wealth-- is to invest in single-family rental [...] Read more
4 Facts About the 2022 Rental Real Estate Market
Having single-family Bloomingdale rental properties is a challenging, exciting, and profitable way to build your wealth. But you can only [...] Read more
Tenants, Green Thumbs, and Garden Beds
As the weather warms up, a tenant's green thumb might start itching to start a garden. But as a Washington [...] Read more
How to Vet a Property Management Company
If you are considering hiring a Brightwood property management company, you could be wondering about the best way to pick [...] Read more
7 Tips for Choosing Furniture that WON’T Cramp Your Style
If your Anacostia rental house has minimal square footage, it may seem a little cramped. However, with the right furnishings, [...] Read more
6 Meal Prep Tips to Make Your Life Easier
If you want to save time, money, or simply eat a healthier diet, meal prepping can help you reach your [...] Read more
8 Kitchen Gadgets You NEED In Your Life
Are you only beginning your own journey in cooking your own meals? If so, it's handy to have the right [...] Read more
A Handy Guide to Basic Refrigerator Maintenance
One of the most hard-working appliances we have in our homes is the refrigerator. We don't usually think about it [...] Read more
Should I Buy a Rental Home or Build One?
There is a rising demand for rental homes in different markets around the country. More and more people are searching [...] Read more
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 […]
Read more
The Neighborly Done Right Promise
The Neighborly Done Right Promise ® delivered by Real Property Management, a proud Neighborly company
When it comes to finding the right property manager for your investment property, you want to know that they stand behind their work and get the job done right – the first time. At Real Property Management we have the expertise, technology, and systems to manage your property the right way. We work hard to optimize your return on investment while preserving your asset and giving you peace of mind. Our highly trained and skilled team works hard so you can be sure your property's management will be Done Right.
Canada excluded. Services performed by independently owned and operated franchises.