Everything you want to know.

Next Key Property Management is a full-service residential property management company based in Waldorf, Maryland. We serve rental property owners throughout the entire state of Maryland and Washington, D.C. — with core focus areas in Washington, D.C., Prince George's County, Charles County, Baltimore City, and Baltimore County. We handle everything from tenant placement to lease renewal so owners can invest passively.

We manage rentals throughout the entire state of Maryland and Washington, D.C. Our core focus areas are Washington, D.C., Prince George's County, Charles County, Baltimore City, and Baltimore County — but if your property is elsewhere in Maryland, reach out and we'll let you know if we can help.

We primarily manage single-family homes, townhomes, and condominiums. We also work with small multi-unit investors. Contact us to discuss your specific property type.

Our Full Service Management plan includes tenant placement, rent collection, maintenance coordination, routine inspections, financial reporting, and lease enforcement. Optional add-ons include lease renewals and additional move-in/out inspections. See our full pricing page for details.

Yes. Our digital onboarding, owner portal, electronic signing, and direct deposit capabilities make remote property ownership simple and fully transparent — no matter where you're located.

Request a free rental analysis — we'll evaluate your property's rent potential and talk through the right management plan. There's no commitment required to start the conversation. Get started here →

Timing depends on the property, location, and season, but our marketing and rapid lead response process is designed to minimize days-on-market. We'll give you a realistic vacancy outlook as part of your free rental analysis.

All financial reporting is available 24/7 through your owner portal. Monthly statements are published after disbursement each month, and year-end summaries are available for tax purposes.

We immediately follow our late payment protocol — automated reminders, direct outreach, and late fee assessment per the lease. If unresolved, we manage the legal notice and eviction process in compliance with Maryland and D.C. landlord-tenant law, keeping you informed every step of the way.

Submit all maintenance requests through the tenant portal. Emergency maintenance can also be reported by calling our office directly at (240) 213-2832. We track every request and will follow up with scheduling promptly.

Rent is paid online through the tenant portal. You can set up autopay or make one-time payments each month. Accepted payment methods are listed in your portal after onboarding.

Yes, renters insurance is required for all residents. We've partnered with Lemonade to make it fast and affordable. You can explore coverage options at our renters insurance page.

Browse all current available listings on our Available Rentals page. New properties are listed as they become available.

No. Transparent pricing is a core part of how we operate. Everything is spelled out in your management agreement before you sign. If something changes, we communicate proactively — never after the fact.

Our monthly management fee is based on rent collected — so when there's no rent coming in, there's no management fee. We're incentivized to fill your vacancy fast.

Owner disbursements are sent via direct deposit after rent is collected and processed each month. You'll receive an owner statement in your portal at the same time showing all income and expenses for that period.