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Baltimore County Property Management

Baltimore County Property Management.  Edgington Management has vast experience managing properties in Baltimore County.  Including complying with local inspection and registration requirements.  As well as all Maryland lead paint requirements.

This is where we find some of the best rental potential in central Maryland.  There are also some specific considerations when seeking to invest in real estate in Baltimore County.  The County is vast, and one property might show excellent rental potential while the neighboring house has little to no investment potential.  It is very important to be able to recognize the costs that you will incur with any rental property that you are considering.  You will find many older properties, and many of these properties will need some upgrades or remodeling before we can rent them.  Perhaps the difference between a good investment and a bad one might be difficult to recognize, but your manager/agent will help you to distinguish between the two.

 How to determine investment potential in Baltimore County:
  • The age of the property
  • The structural integrity/mechanical systems
  • Age of the roof / Number of layers on the roof (2 max)
  • Plumbing
  • Electric
  • Foundation (Look for settlement problems, cracks, foundation beam, footers)
  • Identify what the rent will be
  • Evaluate what your expenses will be prior to renting the unit
  • Determine if the property meets the majority of the Inspection Requirements for a rental License in Baltimore County
  • Determine the difficulty in procuring qualified long term tenants
Specific Laws for Baltimore County

Here is a link to the Baltimore County Inspection sheet:  http://resources.baltimorecountymd.gov/Documents/Permits/rental_registration/5inspectionsheet.pdf
In Baltimore County you will need to hard wire your smoke detectors to the main electric panel.  The smoke detectors must also have a battery backup function.  Please see the link above for the specific smoke detector requirements for Baltimore County.

You will also need to have carbon monoxide detectors.

Generally the cost of a license in Baltimore County is $50 and the inspector will physically inspect the property first, and your manager or inspector will send the application form in for you with the inspection results.  First, a link for the Baltimore County Application Form:  https://www.baltimorecountymd.gov/Agencies/permits/rentalregistration/index.html

Second, a link to better understand lead certification:  https://mde.maryland.gov/programs/LAND/LeadPoisoningPrevention/Pages/rentalowners_inspections.aspx


Also, a lead registration search:  https://securemde.mde.state.md.us/_layouts/OLRR/PublicOLRRSearch.aspx

Call your Manager/Agent for more information on lead based paint and how it might effect your investment.

Lastly, in regard to Baltimore County Property Management.  The county has adopted legislation stating that not more than 2 unrelated individuals may occupy a rental property.

Certainly there are a lot of things to know when it comes to investing in Baltimore County real estate, and though it may seem more risky it can be one of the best areas to invest in.  The property taxes are among the lowest in the state, the prices are generally affordable, and the rental demand is high.

Finally, popular Investment Locations:

  • Catonsville
  • Arbutus
  • Towson
  • Pikesville
  • Randallstown
  • Reisterstown
  • Owings Mill
  • Windsor Mill
  • Halethorpe