by Scott Bloom, Owner and Senior Property Manager, Columbia Property Management | Feb 9, 2026 | Owner Education, Property Management Education, Uncategorized
As 2026 begins, Washington, D.C.’s rental housing landscape continues to evolve in ways that matter to small landlords, tenants, and the communities they serve. At the center of many of these conversations is the Small Multifamily & Rental Owners Association...
by Scott Bloom, Owner and Senior Property Manager, Columbia Property Management | Jan 16, 2026 | Owner Education, Property Management Education
January has a way of waking everyone up. After weeks of holiday noise, travel, family visits, and a general blur of activity, the new year arrives with its usual mix of resolutions, optimism and responsibility. People start looking at their calendars again. To-do...
by Scott Bloom, Owner and Senior Property Manager, Columbia Property Management | Dec 29, 2025 | Owner Education, Property Management Education
Summers are hotter, winters are harsher, and the price of comfort keeps rising. In Washington, D.C., where many older homes rely on electric heat or aging A/C systems, landlords are increasingly finding themselves in the middle of tenant frustration over unpredictable...
by Scott Bloom, Owner and Senior Property Manager, Columbia Property Management | Nov 16, 2025 | Owner Education, Property Management Education
When federal paychecks disappear, the shock doesn’t stop at the Beltway. It lands on the doorsteps of the region’s property owners, those who rent out their rowhouses in Petworth, condos in Crystal City, and homes stretching into Montgomery and Prince George’s...
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...
