Renting Without a Business License in Washington, D.C?
It is Better to Get One
By Scott Bloom, owner and property manager, Columbia Property Management A version of this blog post was published in the Washington Blade, Friday, Feb. 17, 2023. We'd like to send out a big thank you to The Blade for their ongoing support in sharing vital rental...
Fair Criminal Record Screening and You
A recent ban on criminal background checks in California’s Alameda County has housing experts buzzing. But it comes as only an extension of a policy set in motion by the Biden Administration in 2021: HUD Secretary Marcia Fudge said, “The President and I believe that...
Budgeting Expenses for Your Rental Property in 2023
Keeping Maintenance and Repair Costs Low in 2023
There are a few key, effective strategies you can use to budget for maintenance and repair costs in 2023. By planning ahead, you can keep your costs low as you seek to optimize your property’s rental promise. 1. Plan ahead: Try to anticipate and budget expenses for...
“Beat the Benchmark” Industry Report Released:
CPM Surpasses Customer Loyalty Benchmark
I recently attended the National Association of Residential Property Managers (NARPM ®) annual convention in Las Vegas, Nevada. One of the highlights of this year’s convention was the long-awaited release of a newly updated financial benchmarking report. In a...
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...
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Owning a rental property in Washington, DC can involve a wide range of decisions, from understanding landlord-tenant requirements and evaluating tenant screening practices to navigating maintenance, leasing, marketing, and long-term management strategy.
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