10 Start Up Costs Associated With Renting Out Your HomeMany prospective homeowners do not anticipate the start-up costs to rent out their homes. Listed below are a few things you should be aware of. 1.  Local laws and licenses to rent out a homeDoes your Maryland county require a rental license?  Do you have to pass an inspectio...

Suppose you are an active duty military member or part of the Department of Defense and receive orders for another part of the country or the world. In that case, you need to consider a few specific things when choosing a property manager. Situations like this are unique, and you need an experienced team that is prepared to help you.1. C...

Many people looking for property management services often ask us how we came to be at Chesapeake Property Management. Today, we are sharing our story or at least the short version of it. Early Days in Real EstateWe owned two Century 21 franchises - one in Owings Mills and the other in the Piney Village shopping center in Odenton. We wer...

If you're thinking about applying for one of our rental properties at Chesapeake Property Management, let's go over the process.1.  Complete the Chesapeake Property Management Rental Application FirstWe have every prospective tenant complete an application before we show them homes. Why do this? When buying a home, you speak ...

At Chesapeake Property Management, we manage people and relationships as well as properties. We know other property management companies may take any offer to manage a property. Property management is not a licensed industry, so often you may see a company work with all kinds of properties, in all price ranges, and in all locations. We ...

Are you thinking about renting out your home and becoming a landlord? After over 25 years in the property management business, we have some excellent tips to help you succeed!A majority of our landlord clients are first time landlords and, as such, they need confirmation that renting out their home is the best decision for them. Before be...

When preparing your home for rent, there are a few minor repairs you will want to complete on your own before your tenant's lease begins. By completing these repairs, you will save yourself time, money, and stress. Once the lease starts, we are only able to use licensed and insured contractors f...

We are excited to announce the opening of our new Anne Arundel County office in Odenton, Maryland! We are now located at 8373 Piney Orchard Parkway, Unit 207 at Academy Junction.Why Odenton?We strongly believe that real estate and property management are local and that in order to provide our Anne Arundel County landlords and tenants wi...

When you are preparing your home for the rental market, your goal is to attract the best tenants and maximize your rental income. Here are our top tips for prepping your home for the rental market!Make Your Rental Property Attractive and AppealingWe strongly recommend that you spruce up your home before putting it on the market. Neutraliz...

At Chesapeake Property Management, we use our local knowledge and professional expertise to minimize your risk, maximize your homes’ value, and give you the peace of mind that you deserve when renting out your home.Locally Owned & Operated Since 1997Chesapeake Property Management is proudly owned by Baltimore locals, Linda and W...