Archive for May 2017
Rent Control – Does It Actually Work? – The Answer Is No
By RPM Central Valley Rents are literally sky rocketing across the United States, especially in parts of Northern California and Southern California but should rent control actually be considered as a long-term tool for slowing down ever increasing rents? The answer to this question is no. Why Rent Control Doesn’t Work Although rent control is…
Read MorePlanning for retirement? Why not invest in a rental property?
Is retirement right around the corner for you and you’re thinking about which investments will produce the highest return for you? If so, why not consider investing in rental properties? Over the last two years the demand for rental properties has only grown in California, especially in the Central Valley, and there’s no better time…
Read MoreJust getting started with owning rental properties? Don’t make these “rookie” mistakes
Are you just getting started with owning rental properties in the Central Valley? If so, you’re not alone! Many people have purchased their first rental properties over the last year thanks to low mortgage interest rates and affordable home values in the Central Valley but they will also make rooking mistakes. If you’re serious about…
Read MoreWhat should you do if your tenant files for bankruptcy?
One of the worst things that can happen is when your tenant stops paying rent, especially if they file for bankruptcy, but what should you do if they do file for bankruptcy? Can you still follow the normal eviction process? Tenant Bankruptcy: What Landlords Need to Know First things first: landlords need to understand which…
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