--- title: "9 Questions to Ask Your Property Manager Before EOY" description: "With the end of the year coming soon, now is a great time to evaluate your Southern Maryland rental property as you would other investments." url: https://realpmgold.multisites.ai/year-end-review-with-property-managers publisher: Real Property Management Gold phone: +1-301-392-2172 assessment: https://realpmgold.multisites.ai/contact-us#assessment --- # 9 Questions to Ask Your Property Manager Before EOY LocalPublished October 22, 2025 With the end of the year approaching, it’s the perfect time to evaluate your **Southern Maryland rental property**\-or any investment property-to ensure peak performance and minimize liability in the new year. A thorough year-end review with your property manager is essential for planning strategic changes and improvements. ## Financial Strategy & Market Positioning **Market Rent & Lease Terms:** Given current **area rental statistics** and economic trends, what is the optimal **rental rate** we should target, and are there any beneficial changes we can make to the **lease terms** upon renewal? **Lease Renewal Timeline:** When is the **current lease** scheduled for renewal, and what is the latest date I can communicate changes to the lease agreement? ## Risk Management & Compliance **Insurance Review:** Do I have **adequate insurance coverage** for potential risks like flood, frozen pipes, and loss of rent, and is the policy sufficient to cover potential code compliance issues? **Tenant Insurance Verification:** Can you confirm the **current tenants have renters insurance** and provide a copy of the current certificate of coverage? **Compliance & Licensing:** Do I need to **register my property** with the city or county, or are there any necessary licenses or permits that require renewal before the end of the year? ## Maintenance & Tax Preparedness What **maintenance, repairs, or upgrades** would you recommend to increase the property’s revenue potential, improve tenant retention, or ensure immediate **code compliance**? Have all **receipts and invoices** for maintenance, repairs, and capital improvements been organized and provided to me for my year-end **tax preparation**? ## Review of Property Manager Performance & Fees Can we review the **property’s financial performance** over the last year, including **vacancy rates**, tenant turnover time, and an evaluation of your **management fees** to ensure we’re getting the best value? ## Tenant Relationship and Future Retention How is the current **tenant relationship**, and what are the specific steps we can take to **maximize retention** and minimize future turnover costs? By addressing these questions now, you’ll establish a comprehensive strategy for **financial health, risk mitigation, and compliance**, ensuring a successful new year for your rental property investment. ## Terms on this page - [Lease renewal](https://realpmgold.multisites.ai/glossary/lease-renewal) - [Market rent](https://realpmgold.multisites.ai/glossary/market-rent) First published by Real Property Management Gold on October 22, 2025. Details may have changed since then; current rules are in the [Landlord Center](https://realpmgold.multisites.ai/landlord-center). ## Keep reading - [Indian Head Rail Trail: What the 13-Mile Trail ConnectsThe Indian Head Rail Trail is a paved trail of about 13 miles that links the Town of Indian Head with the White Plains area of Charles County. It follows a former railroad corridor through the Mattawoman Creek stream valley. Owners can cite it in a listing as a fact, with the official name and a measured distance.](https://realpmgold.multisites.ai/indian-head-rail-trail) - [Calvert Cliffs Fossils: What Maryland DNR Says About the ParkMaryland DNR states that fossils of over 600 species have been found along Calvert Cliffs. Calvert Cliffs State Park sits at 10540 H. G. Trueman Road in Lusby. DNR also warns that climbing on or walking beneath the cliffs is prohibited because of landslides, and that collecting fossils beneath the cliffs is illegal.](https://realpmgold.multisites.ai/calvert-cliffs-fossils-lusby) - [Thomas Stone National Historic Site: A Port Tobacco LandmarkThe National Park Service lists Thomas Stone as a Maryland signer of the Declaration of Independence, born in 1743 and tied to Port Tobacco in Charles County. He is buried at Thomas Stone National Historic Site, which has a mailing address of 6655 Rose Hill Road, Port Tobacco. Check the park's page for hours and tours.](https://realpmgold.multisites.ai/thomas-stone-historic-site-port-tobacco) ## 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)