At Bay Property Management Group, our mission is to provide exceptional property management services while fostering an environment of growth and success for our team members. In this month’s Employee Spotlight, we’re thrilled to introduce Andrew Luciano, our Assistant Director of Property Management for our NOVA office. Andrew brings deep operational expertise and strong leadership […]
Category Archives: Property Management in Northern Virginia
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May
May
As a landlord, you want to keep your tenants happy. After all, when they are satisfied, they will hopefully renew their lease and take good care of the property. However, even with a well-managed property, you will still have tenants who feel unsatisfied. For that reason, we created this guide on the top tenant complaints […]
01
May
May
It’s not uncommon for a tenant to leave without a forwarding address. And when that happens, they can put you in a difficult spot when there are loose ends, like the security deposit or final notices to handle. So, you’re still expected to follow the same legal steps as you would with any other move-out. […]
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Apr
Apr
If you’ve been around rental property conversations for a while, you’ve probably heard the term rent roll come up more than once. It sounds technical when you look at it, but it’s actually one of the most practical tools you can have as a landlord or investor. A rent roll shows you what’s happening inside […]
03
Apr
Apr
What is a look and lease special? It’s one of the questions we often come across in our work in property management—and it usually comes up when we’re offering properties with certain incentives. Basically, a look-and-lease special is an incentive landlords offer you when you decide to move forward shortly after touring a rental. That […]
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Mar
Mar
Pricing your rental can be one of the biggest challenges you face as a landlord. This is because if you set the rent too low, you start counting your losses. Set it too high, and you may end up with empty units. That is why many investors and landlords base their prices on what the […]
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Mar
Mar
What is valet trash in apartments, and why do some communities offer it? It is a service where residents place their trash outside their houses on scheduled days. Then a service team collects it and takes it to community dumpsters or a compactor. In rental listings, it often appears as an added amenity or sometimes […]
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Feb
Feb
When you hear the word composting, you probably picture a backyard, a garden, or a large bin sitting outside. That’s why it’s fair to wonder how composting in an apartment even works. If you live in a smaller space, the idea can feel messy, complicated, or simply unrealistic. However, composting in an apartment is actually […]
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Feb
Feb
Parking is an important detail to consider when renting, especially in urban areas or communities with limited parking space. You might find an apartment that is perfect for you in every way. But as you read the lease or listing, you notice a note about tandem parking. Tandem parking is a setup in which vehicles […]
03
Feb
Feb
Obtaining the title of a property is one of the most crucial steps in buying real estate. Having the title confirms that you’ve received ownership rights for the property from the seller. However, homebuyers need to ensure there are no issues with the title or the property before going through with the sale. Today, we’re […]