Using Your Own Contractors at Rental Properties
Did you know that using your own contractor to make repairs, upgrades or otherwise improve your rental can seem cost-effective in the short term, but in the long term it can introduce unnecessary risk and expenses? Why should you be concerned about this matter?...
6 “Upsides” When Renting to Section 8 Voucher Holders
Those you may know as “Section 8” renters can be great tenant(s) for your property. I often share the pros and cons of renting to "Voucher Holders" with prospective clients. There's great opportunity to be enjoyed by renting to these residents. In some cases, renting...
10th Anniversary of Columbia Property Management:
Ten Years Already?!
Columbia Property Management reaches an important milestone this month, ten years in business. This is no small feat when a majority of new small businesses in the U.S. fail. Survival rates improve for a given business as it ages. ~66.67% of businesses with...
Trusted Support for and from Property Owners, not Just Property Managers
Speaking Property Owner to Property Owner Often, when speaking with prospective clients I ask if they have worked with a property manager before. This conversation took place just recently and the property owner replied, “Oh, Scott, you understand the rental...
Lowering the Threat Level With Difficult Residents
One of the most disconcerting experiences in property management is coming into conflict with a disgruntled resident. For many renters, paying the rent is one of the greatest monthly expenses they have. The slightest difficulty with their rental home can cause...
Frigid Winter Weather: Protect Your Vacant Rental Property
When you have tenant turnover in the middle of winter, tenants often don’t realize the impact of little things. Do you know if your previous renters set the heating to a minimum temperature or shut off the water? Is your rental sitting vacant until new tenants are in...
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Why Hire Us?
Whether you need help with staying compliant with Washington DC landlord-tenant laws, tenant screening, marketing rental property, rental property maintenance, or ongoing support with leasing and management of your investment property, Columbia Property Management is here to support you.
As experts in the housing and rental regulations in the District of Columbia , we proactively manage leasing and tenant relationships to ensure the best possible outcome for the landlord, despite the tenant friendly nature of the laws and courts in DC.
We conduct property inspections at least twice a year and in many cases three to four times annually. This helps to spot problems early such as when preventative maintenance is required or when lease violations are observed.
Our expert management systems and processes ensure a seamless investment experience. From advanced techniques in tenant screening to monthly CPA review of the accounting in your client trust account, we go the extra mile to protect you and increase the return on your rental investment.
In the end, it is about creating long term wealth for you and your family and we are proud to be partners with our clients to help them achieve their goals.
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