Your DC rowhomes for rent can't be their best without a careful maintenance plan, including seasonal maintenance tasks. Waiting for something to break or neglecting critical preparations for your rentals before the next season can lead to costly repairs and unhappy residents.
Whether you invest in DC from out-of-state or you live locally, seasonal maintenance must be a priority. Do you know the ideal preparation tasks for every season? Follow this guide to tackle year-round season-specific upkeep tasks to deliver the best rental properties in the area—and maximize your income.
Before the summer heat arrives, conduct these maintenance essentials to get your DC rowhomes for rent ready. Schedule these services during the late days of spring or the early weeks of the summer season.
With this round of maintenance tasks, your DC rental properties (and renters) are ready for the summer heat and humidity!
Transitioning your properties from summer to the fall season requires another set of specific tasks. As the heat begins to fade, schedule these Fall maintenance must-dos to prepare your DC rowhomes for rent for cooler weather.
DC winters can be harsh, with plenty of snow, ice, and cold temperatures. These tasks help prepare your rentals for these upcoming conditions to keep residents comfortable and safe.
Winters in DC are beautiful, but they can also be hard on your rental properties. Before ice and snow arrive, complete these winter home preparation tasks.
Helping your rental properties hibernate well through the winter protects them from the impacts of ice, snow, and freezing temperatures. Keeping renters safe and warm through the winter helps them enjoy living in your property!
When spring arrives, it's time to help your rentals emerge from winterization and get ready for warmer temps! Schedule these spring upkeep tasks to take place as winter ends, and early spring begins.
Helping your DC rowhomes for rent emerge from the winter is a critical part of avoiding significant maintenance issues and costly repairs. Take the time to handle these tasks to protect your investments.
We know that keeping up with seasonal maintenance for your DC rowhomes for rent can become a lot of work! If you have several rental properties in your portfolio, scheduling contractors and routine services are almost full-time jobs.
EJF Real Estate Services has the experience and resources investors need to safely transition rental properties through every season. We have a proactive approach to seasonal maintenance and a network of experienced contractors to handle routine tasks and repairs. Before the season changes again, let's chat about how we can help!
To learn more about essential year-round rental property maintenance, download our free Seasonal Maintenance Checklist.