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21 June 2024 | 14 replies
As several folks have said here, you need a written resident selection criteria.
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20 June 2024 | 3 replies
To avoid going through the same poor experience, keep reading.Even if someone gives you a referral here, do NOT make the mistake of assuming that the PMC will meet your expectations, just because they met the expectations of the referral source.In our experience, the #1 mistake owners make when selecting a Property Management Company (PMC) is ASSUMING instead of CONFIRMING.It's often a case of not doing enough research, as they don't know what they don't know!
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22 June 2024 | 17 replies
However, older instances are to be considered more holistically, suggesting a more lenient approach to past financial or rental difficulties as time passes.Exemptions and Protections:Certain properties, particularly older houses that cannot easily be brought into compliance with current codes, are exempt from some source-of-income rules, acknowledging practical limitations in applying these rules universally.Landlord Liability:The ordinance provides protections for landlords in terms of reliance on third-party information to reject a tenant, mitigating potential legal risks associated with tenant selection processes.Fair Housing and Legal Compliance:All considerations of prospective tenants' applications must align with fair housing laws and other state and federal legislation, reinforcing the ordinance's compliance with broader legal standards for housing discrimination.
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20 June 2024 | 3 replies
So in my case, we selected June 1st - June 29th, adjusted the minimum stay to 2 nights for that period, and upped the rent for that period to STR rates.
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20 June 2024 | 18 replies
1 thing to note in Baltimore is the tenants can now be selective enough to not live in a war zone.
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18 June 2024 | 7 replies
We pay a shade over $5000 for a 2 ton
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19 June 2024 | 3 replies
k=smart+w...We only use these in select properties but the preference is with those that cut-off the water supply when a leak is detected.
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19 June 2024 | 2 replies
Direct Control: Managing the project yourself gives you direct control over every aspect, from selecting materials to scheduling subcontractors, ensuring that your vision is accurately 3.Learning Experience: Taking on the role of a GC can be a valuable learning experience, providing insight into the construction process and improving your skills for future projects.4.
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19 June 2024 | 11 replies
My suggestion would be to select someone with the most forum posts or most reviews.
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20 June 2024 | 4 replies
With that comes knowledge of the law, experience, skilled screening and selection, established policies and procedures that prevent problems or nip them in the bud, professional marketing, and so much more.