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...
5 Ways We Reduce Your Tenant Turnover
This is part 2 of a 2-part series about prospective renter preferences and how CPM can help you keep up with the changing marketplace. Read Part 1 here: “Key Findings of the Post-COVID Rental Market.” Contracting with a property management company to manage your...
Housing Codes and Fire Safety
This winter we’ve seen very visible reminders what can happen if rental housing is not well maintained with fire safety equipment or if residents are not informed as to their duties in maintaining the safety in their rental in cases of fire. It certainly has been top...
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Why Work with a Property Management Consultant?
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.
Working with an experienced property management consultant gives you a knowledgeable resource to help you think through those decisions with greater clarity. Scott Bloom can offer practical insight, help you identify potential issues, and provide perspective based on years of experience in the Washington, DC rental industry.
Whether you are deciding if professional property management is right for you, trying to work through a specific challenge, or simply looking for a clearer path forward, you can get guidance tailored to your situation without being pushed toward a one-size-fits-all solution.
