Prospective landlords are always eager to know how long it will take to find them a good tenant that won’t trash their home and will pay their rent. There are a few things that need to be addressed and considered when putting your home on the market for rent. You have to look at market conditions and what’s happening i...

Prospective landlords are always eager to know how long it will take to find them a good tenant. We have to look at market conditions and what’s happening in your community to judge how long it will take to rent out your property. However, there are three things under your control that can affect your days on the market.Pay Attenti...

One of the first questions that people ask us is "How much do you charge to manage a property? What is the fee structure for property management?"  Different property managers charge different fees so let's break it down for you. We at Chesapeake Property Management, Inc. are committed to professionalism and transparency. Our job i...

As a landlord, should you allow pets in your rental property? We hear this question every day and, of course, there are pros and cons to this decision.   Before I answer the question, I will tell you that we see a huge trend in millennials owning pets. Some statistics say that it is as high as 76%. So, if you say no to all pet...