--- title: Retaining Good Renters and Protect Columbia Rental Properties description: A good renter is a long-term asset. Read here from a Columbia property management company to keep residents longer to protect your investments!  image: https://www.rwmaryland.com/hubfs/Hand%20of%20the%20businessman%20with%20the%20house.jpg --- [![RENOSYbyRW_logo_blue_vertical2_RGB-1](https://www.rwmaryland.com/hs-fs/hubfs/RENOSYbyRW_logo_blue_vertical2_RGB-1.png?width=3000&height=846&name=RENOSYbyRW_logo_blue_vertical2_RGB-1.png "RENOSYbyRW_logo_blue_vertical2_RGB-1")](https://www.rwmaryland.com/) - [Free Rental Price Analysis](https://www.rwmaryland.com/get-your-free-rental-analysis) - [Find a Rental Home](https://www.rwmaryland.com/find-a-rental) - [About Us](https://www.rwmaryland.com/about-us) - [Blog](https://www.rwmaryland.com/blog) - [Apply for a Home](https://www.rwmaryland.com/apply) [410-878-7722](tel:+14108787722)       [410-878-7722](tel:+14108787722)   x - [Home](https://www.rwmaryland.com) - [Free Rental Price Analysis](https://www.rwmaryland.com/get-your-free-rental-analysis) - [FIND A RENTAL HOME](https://www.rwmaryland.com/find-a-rental) - [ABOUT US](https://www.rwmaryland.com/about-us) - [JOIN OUR TEAM](https://www.rwmaryland.com/join-our-team) - [PRICING](https://www.rwmaryland.com/pricing) - [RESOURCES](https://www.rwmaryland.com/free-resources) - [BLOG](https://www.rwmaryland.com/blog) - [CONTACT US](https://www.rwmaryland.com/contact-us) - [OWNER PORTAL](https://dbg.appfolio.com/oportal/users/log_in) - [HOMEOWNER RESOURCES](https://renterswarehouse.com/homeowner-resources) - [TENANT PORTAL](https://dbg.appfolio.com/connect/users/sign_in) - [TENANT RESOURCES](https://renterswarehouse.com/tenant-resources) Connect with us - [![icon-fb](https://www.rwmaryland.com/hubfs/Imported%20sitepage%20images/icon-fb.svg)](https://www.facebook.com/RentersWarehouseMD) - [![icon-twitter](https://www.rwmaryland.com/hubfs/Imported%20sitepage%20images/icon-twitter.svg)](https://twitter.com/WeRentYourHome) - [![icon-linkedin](https://www.rwmaryland.com/hubfs/About%20Us/Social%20Icons/icon-linkedin.svg)](https://www.linkedin.com/company/55879611) [Columbia Property Management](https://www.rwmaryland.com/blog/tag/columbia-property-management), [Protecting Your Investment Property](https://www.rwmaryland.com/blog/tag/protecting-your-investment-property), [Rental Property Protection](https://www.rwmaryland.com/blog/tag/rental-property-protection) Renters Warehouse BW Metro | August 12, 2021 # How to Keep Good Renters (and Protect Columbia Rental Properties) "Listen to audio version" 5:42 [Protecting rentals](https://www.rwmaryland.com/blog/how-a-columbia-property-management-company-can-offer-rental-property-protection) from damage requires placing quality renters in a property. Good renters also help protect your bottom line by paying the rent on time! Keeping excellent residents for more than one lease term is one of the best ways to protect real estate investments and build long-term wealth. How can owners renew more renters? Apply these [tips from our Columbia property management team](https://www.rwmaryland.com/how-an-annapolis-property-management-company-can-help-when-the-unexpected-happens).  ## Know What Renters Want and Upgrade Accordingly What *you* want in a home and what your* renters *want can be two different things. As a rental owner, your job is to give renters what they want within reason while setting aside personal preferences about a home. ![Happy parents and cute children playing tickling sit on floor](https://www.rwmaryland.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%20Photos/Happy%20parents%20and%20cute%20children%20playing%20tickling%20sit%20on%20floor.jpg?width=1200&name=Happy%20parents%20and%20cute%20children%20playing%20tickling%20sit%20on%20floor.jpg) Even if you don't care about something renters care about, property management experts advise that it pays to pay attention to the features Columbia renters want and deliver those amenities in your rental properties. Some of the amenities that renters look for include: - Good cell phone reception - A garbage disposal and energy-efficient appliances - Enough parking spaces - An in-unit washer and dryer - Walk-in closets - Access to a fitness center - Excellent security features - Pet-friendly features, such as a nearby community dog park - Work-from-home-friendly features, like USB charging ports in outlets and high-speed internet You may not be able to upgrade all of these features in your rental property at the same time. However, making incremental updates over time and targeting the most sought-after features keeps your property competitive in the Columbia market. A property management team knows that delivering the best rental properties in the area also allows you to charge competitive rental rates.  ## Allow Your Renters to Keep Pets About [85 million American families](https://www.iii.org/fact-statistic/facts-statistics-pet-ownership-and-insurance) (or 65% of Americans) own pets. However, many rental property owners in the Columbia, MD area don't offer pet-friendly rental homes! That, however, is an excellent opportunity for you. If you want to attract more renters that stay long-term, allow pets. Work with a property management team to implement [pet-friendly homes and policies](https://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/smart-landlord-policies-pet-friendly-29763.html) to protect properties from potential pet damage. A property manager can help you develop criteria for qualified pets, screen pets (and owners), and include a pet addendum to the lease.  By allowing pets, you can differentiate your rental and stand out from the competition. Once you find a good renter that owns pets, they are more likely to stay for more than one lease term because another pet-friendly property might be hard to come by. ## Raise the Rent With Caution When pricing your rental property or raising the rent, be considerate. While more renters expect a rate increase upon renewal, raising the rent too high between lease terms can send residents looking for a new, lower-priced home and leave you without a renter.  Work with a property management team to analyze market research and consider fair rental prices for Columbia and Baltimore areas. Find a balance between what the rental market suggests is a competitive price, what your target renters are willing to pay, and what you need to cover ongoing costs.  Some of the factors a property management expert considers when setting the rent amount include: - *The size of your rental property.* The number of bedrooms and bathrooms, total square footage, and outdoor living space can influence the monthly rent.  - *Recent property upgrades. *These can include stainless steel appliances, updated kitchen cabinets, a new tub, bathroom upgrades, and kitchen fixtures.  - *The location of your property. *Consider its distance from attractive amenities like shopping, transportation, local eateries, and fitness centers. - *Demand for housing. *The higher the demand for rental housing, the higher you can price your property. It's better to make small rent increases if necessary and encourage more renewals than to make a significant increase that leaves you with an empty property (and no rental income at all)! A Columbia property management company can help you analyze the market and your property to determine the ideal rental rates for better retention.  When applying a rate increase, consider offering an incentive to renew along with it. Gift cards, free air filter delivery, and a one-time full-house cleaning can go a long way to getting a renter to renew! ## ![Hand of the businessman with the house (R) (S)](https://www.rwmaryland.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%20Photos/Hand%20of%20the%20businessman%20with%20the%20house%20(R)%20(S).jpg?width=1200&name=Hand%20of%20the%20businessman%20with%20the%20house%20(R)%20(S).jpg) ## Deliver Excellent Rental Property Maintenance Services Being a good landlord is one of the best ways to build long-term relationships with renters. One aspect of being an excellent rental is delivering excellent maintenance services.  If you're not the best resource for fixing things that break, partner with a property management group to handle[ routine maintenance ](https://www.rwmaryland.com/blog/seasonal-maintenance-tips-from-columbia-property-management-experts)and more significant repairs. A property manager responds to renter maintenance requests 24/7 and delivers professional repairs every time.  ## Columbia Property Management Helps Investors Renew More Renters Property managers know that improving retention rates requires the right strategies! A **Columbia property management** company helps investors place and keep more quality renters for multiple lease terms.  Renters Warehouse BW Metro understands what renters look for in a good home and how to help owners deliver the best rentals in Columbia! 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