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Amateur Landlord
Following are all UrbanTurf articles filed under Amateur Landlord, from most recent to least.

The Essential Guide to Being an Amateur Landlord in DC
Lark Turner | May 29th 2024
Our guide for amateur landlords who don't really know what they're doing.... read»

How to Rent Out That Spare Bedroom
Leigh Ann Renzulli | July 30th 2012
Renting out an extra bedroom can be a smart financial decision. However, there’s more to the process than just putting an ad on Craigslist, and ... read»

Amateur Landlord: Dealing With Bad Tenants
Bryce Baschuk | April 23rd 2012
UrbanTurf has received a few questions recently about how to deal with tenants gone bad, so we decided to re-publish an article from our Amateur Landl... read»
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Amateur Landlord: The Benefits and Costs of a Property Management Company
Bryce Baschuk | September 22nd 2010
A property management company can take a lot of the hassle out of renting out an apartment. In this week’s Amateur Landlord, we looked into what... read»

The Accidental Amateur Landlord
Bryce Baschuk | September 14th 2010
When Shelly Parker bought a townhouse in DC over a decade ago, she did not envision that the home purchase would indirectly mark the beginning of her ... read»

Amateur Landlord: The Way to Handle Tenant Repairs
Bryce Baschuk | September 2nd 2010
In Amateur Landlord, UrbanTurf looks at the issues and processes associated with renting out a condo, house, or portion of one's home. Today, we exami... read»

Amateur Landlord: Picking the Right Tenant
Bryce Baschuk | August 19th 2010
In Amateur Landlord, UrbanTurf looks at the issues and processes associated with renting out a condo, house, or portion of one's home. Today, we exami... read»

Amateur Landlord: The Pitfalls to Avoid
Bryce Baschuk | August 12th 2010
In a new series this week called Amateur Landlord, UrbanTurf will look at the issues and processes associated with renting out a condo, house, or port... read»
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As a homeowner, it's important to understand the types of insurance you need to prote... read »

While the number of homes on the market is much higher than last year, that probably ... read »

The conversion will likely bring some very high-end residences to the neighborhood.... read »

As home prices hit a record in the region last month, one property type took the lead... read »

Zillow recently found that apartment renters needs to have an income of approximately... read »
- What Types of Insurance Do You Need When You Own a Home?
- DC-Area Home Prices Set Record In April As Supply Soars
- A First Look At 135-Unit Office-To-Residential Conversion Planned At Georgetown's Flour Mill
- The Price Of A House In The DC Region Has Never Been Higher
- DC-Area Apartment Renters Need To Earn $91,000 To Afford Median Rent, Per Report
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