--- title: "Southern Maryland Rental Property Cash Flow | Real Property Management Gold" description: "Renting property is in Joan Holmes’ DNA. She told us, “When my father died at a young age my mother […]" url: https://realpmgold.multisites.ai/rental-property-cash-flow publisher: Real Property Management Gold phone: +1-301-392-2172 assessment: https://realpmgold.multisites.ai/contact-us#assessment --- # Southern Maryland Rental Property Cash Flow MaintenancePublished April 5, 2016Updated January 29, 20252 min read Renting property is in Joan Holmes’ DNA.  She told us, “When my father died at a young age my mother needed income so she rented rooms to girls.  My grandma told her to rent just one room then go from there.  At one point there were 18 girls and one married couple on the property.” Lessons Joan learned from her mother and grandmother helped her and husband Joe with their own real estate investing venture.  Her mother’s advice before they bought their first house was, “What have you got to lose?”  They used one property to support the purchase of another.  During their 50 years of marriage they’ve had a handful of investment properties.  Joan says, “Every house we lived in became a rental when we moved out.” After self-managing their property then using a couple of property managers they knew renting properties provides cash flow but realized their income and cash flow could be better.  Eventually the Holmes’ found Ryan Vertucci and Jennifer Bubenik of [Real Property Management Gold](https://realpmgold.multisites.ai/) in Lexington Park and Waldorf Maryland  , [through a realtor](https://realpmgold.multisites.ai/realtor-referrals) who spoke very highly of them.  “We were so impressed with them, and felt it was good to have the support and expertise of a national franchise company, especially as the world has become more regulated and more complicated.  They keep abreast of codes, laws, and trends, both locally in Southern Maryland and nationally.” “They have been a Godsend,” Joan says.  “Ryan and Jenny changed everything overnight.  We’ve never lost a day’s rent and only paid leasing fees once because tenants have had long leases and paid to have the property re-rented when they left early.  Also, we used to keep our rents low to keep good tenants and prevent turnover, but Real Property Management has been able to keep our [rents at market](https://realpmgold.multisites.ai/rental-rates-southern-md) rate.”  Joan also added, “Renters think they do youa favor by not telling you things are wrong or leaving you a bunch of furniture, but that’s not true.  Real Property Management’s regular [property evalutations](https://realpmgold.multisites.ai/landlord-center/rental-property-evaluations) have kept our rental homes in good shape.” “Joan and Joe are knowledgeable investors and a pleasure to work with,” says Josh.  “We have kept their rentals occupied and provided them the [cash flow they want](https://realpmgold.multisites.ai/supplement-retirement-income-in-calvert-county-with-a-rental-property).” The Holmes’ say they would have been out of the rental business by now had it not been for Ryan and Jenny.  “Ryan and Jenny have acquired quite a reputation in Southern Maryland for being honest and professional,” says Joan.  “They are so passionate and conscientious with their work.” And just like the realtor who referred Joan to Real Property Management Gold, now Joan is referring them to others. ## Terms on this page - [Cash flow](https://realpmgold.multisites.ai/glossary/cash-flow) First published by Real Property Management Gold on April 5, 2016. Details may have changed since then; current rules are in the [Landlord Center](https://realpmgold.multisites.ai/landlord-center). ## Keep reading - [Smart Property Management Strategies for Rental Owners in California, MDCalifornia, Maryland is part of the Southern Maryland rental market and benefits from consistent housing demand driven by military activity, \[…\]](https://realpmgold.multisites.ai/smart-property-management-strategies-rental-owners-california-md) - [How 3D Virtual Tours Improve Rental Property Marketing & Lease FasterStand out in a competitive rental market. Learn how to use 3D virtual tours to showcase your property and attract quality tenants.](https://realpmgold.multisites.ai/virtual-walkthroughs-rent-your-property-faster-661) - [Protecting Your Southern Maryland Rental Property: The Importance of Professional ManagementAre you a DIY landlord in Southern Maryland? Protecting your investment is crucial, and it can be a full-time job. \[…\]](https://realpmgold.multisites.ai/protecting-your-southern-maryland-rental-property) ## Ask what your home could rent for. Free. A free rental assessment from our offices in Lexington Park and Waldorf. No cost, no contract, no pressure. [Request a free assessment](https://realpmgold.multisites.ai/contact-us#assessment)[(301) 392-2172](tel:+13013922172)