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So you want to be a Landlord? Tips for Success: I get a number of calls from folks who are either thinking of becoming Landlords or find themselves "accidentally" becoming landlords. I thought it might be helpful to go through some basic advice to help folks navigate through. Tip #2: Research is your friend. Last time, we talked about the decision to become a Landlord and how you need to know what you are getting yourself into. This time, we'll talk about the importance of doing your research before you rent. It's important to realize that each county has its own distinct set of rules about renting properties. What Baltimore City says about renting properties is not at all the same as what Charles County says about the subject. So, you need to research the distinct set of rules that governs your county. Sticking with Baltimore City for instance, you will find that pretty much all rental properties need to be licensed. By contrast, Charles County pretty much has no licensure requirements. There are, however, certain universal rules. For any property built before 1978, you need a lead free certificate. For properties built after 1978, you don't. Join us next time as we dive into the licensing requirement and why it is such a big deal.