🔄 High Tenant Turnover? Here’s How It’s Costing You and What You Can Do About It

As a landlord, a few weeks of vacancy might not seem like a big deal until it becomes a pattern.

High tenant turnover and long vacancies are among the most expensive challenges rental property owners face. Whether you manage one unit or several, losing a tenant means more than just lost rent. It means cleaning, repairs, marketing, showings, and the uncertainty of who’s coming next.

At TBM Property Management, we help landlords in Anne Arundel, Prince George’s, and Howard County break the costly cycle of tenant turnover and create long-term rental success.

📉 The Hidden Cost of Tenant Turnover

Let’s break it down.

When a tenant moves out, you’re likely dealing with:

• 2–4+ weeks of vacancy (lost income)

• Turnover repairs and cleaning

• Marketing and advertising costs

• Time spent showing the unit

• Screening and onboarding a new tenant

• Potential for rent discounts to attract applicants

Even one vacant month can cost hundreds or even thousands in lost rent, especially in competitive areas like Columbia, Bowie, or Annapolis.

Why Tenants Leave (and What You Can Do About It)

Sometimes tenant turnover is unavoidable life changes happen. But often, landlords lose good tenants due to issues that could’ve been prevented, like:

• Poor communication or slow maintenance response

• Rent increases without added value

• Lack of renewal incentives

• Frustrating lease terms or unclear policies

🛠️ How TBM Property Management Helps You Keep Great Tenants

At TBM Property Management, we focus on keeping tenants and landlords happy because retention equals revenue.

Here’s how we help reduce vacancies and improve tenant retention:

✅ Fast, responsive maintenance (tenants stay when their issues are handled quickly)
✅ Proactive lease renewal outreach with incentives for long-term stays
✅ Tenant-friendly systems like online portals for easy rent payments and requests
✅ Fair but firm enforcement of lease terms to maintain respectful rental relationships
✅ Competitive market pricing to avoid over- or under-charging based on local data

Plus, we know the rental markets in Howard, PG, and Anne Arundel Counties inside and out. That means smarter pricing, better marketing, and quicker leasing every time.

🏡 Ready to Reduce Vacancies and Increase Stability?

If you’re tired of cleaning, repainting, and re-listing your unit every 12 months, it might be time to bring in a professional.

Let TBM Property Management handle the day-to-day, so you can enjoy the benefits of real estate investing without the stress.

👉 Contact us today or visit www.tbmpropmanagement.com for a free consultation and find out how we help landlords across Maryland lower turnover and boost long-term rental income.