by Scott Bloom, Owner and Senior Property Manager, Columbia Property Management | Oct 21, 2025 | Owner Education, Property Management Education
According to rental market statistics from RentCafe1, Washington, D.C., remains at the top of the most popular cities for rental properties. With a strong rental market and a growing population, success should be second nature to real estate investors and rental...
by Scott Bloom, Owner and Senior Property Manager, Columbia Property Management | Sep 10, 2025 | Owner Education, Property Management Education
As a residential property manager here in Washington, D.C., I often speak to landlords deciding between long-term rentals and short-term platforms like Airbnb. At first glance, short-term options can seem attractive with their higher income potential. But that comes...
by Columbia Property Management | Jul 3, 2025 | Owner Education, Property Management Education
Your Washington, D.C., rental is in high demand. There’s a large pool of qualified tenants looking to rent a well-maintained property in a great part of the city. So, you shouldn’t be struggling to keep it occupied with great tenants. It shouldn’t be suffering through...
by Scott Bloom, Owner and Senior Property Manager, Columbia Property Management | Jun 17, 2025 | Owner Education
Photo credit: Wollwerth Imagery via Bigstock Now’s the time to get your property looking sharp for summer. In the D.C. rental market, summer is our version of the Super Bowl. Tenants are on the move, leases are flipping, and if your property isn’t ready for...
by Scott Bloom, Owner and Senior Property Manager, Columbia Property Management | May 27, 2025 | Owner Education
In a move that could redefine the federal government workforce and reshape the economic fabric of Washington, D.C., President Donald Trump has announced his intentions to significantly reduce federal government spending as well as the number of people the federal...
by Scott Bloom, Owner and Senior Property Manager, Columbia Property Management | Apr 14, 2025 | Owner Education
Do you have a schedule for routine inspections of your rental property? And are you feeling good about your schedule’s frequency? I hope you do. These inspections are one of the best ways to protect your investment property. Understanding the importance of these...
