Archive for June 2017
How to add value to your home before renting it
So you’re planning on renting your Central Valley Rental Property but before renting your home you want to add value to it. This is an excellent thing to do because, taking the time to improve your home will help you to rent it for the most money possible but you also have to know…
Read MoreCarpet vs. Vinyl Flooring – Which Option Is Better For Your Rental Property?
So you just purchased a new rental property in the Central Valley and it needs flooring but should you install carpeting or vinyl flooring? Choosing the right flooring for your rental property is important because you could be replacing it within a couple of years due to wear and tear so if you want to…
Read MoreReasons To Have Landlord Insurance
Got landlord insurance? Sadly, most landlords don’t have it or they are under insured and this leaves them vulnerable should accidents, injuries or natural disaster occur at their Central Valley Rental Properties. If you’ve been thinking about investing in landlord insurance, or are thinking about increasing your current policy, here are the top reasons why you…
Read MoreIf you own multiple rentals, it’s time to hire a property manager
Do you own multiple rental properties? If so, it’s time for you to consider hiring a property manager. Why? With more rental properties to care for and manage you will find less time in your day for taking care of yourself, or spending time with your family, that’s why it’s important to outsource property management…
Read MoreWhat Makes A “Rock Solid” Lease?
Are you just getting started with owning rental properties or you’ve owned them for some time and you have a rental that’s going to be vacant soon? One of the keys to success with rental properties is having a “rock solid” lease because your lease will protect you legally but few owners know how to…
Read MoreTop 10 Features Of A Profitable Rental Property
Planning on investing in a rental property? If so, you’re not alone. Many people are planning on investing in rental properties either for the first or second time and the reality is that when it comes to real estate investing you have to know what makes a profitable rental property. What Makes A Profitable Rental…
Read MoreShould You Handle Your Tenants Funds?
By RPM Central Valley It doesn’t matter if you are new to owning rental properties in the Central Valley, or you’ve owned rentals for years, one of the top questions you should ask yourself as an owner is if you should be handling your tenant’s funds. This question is important because every year more…
Read MoreSimple tips for improving energy efficiency at your rental property
Are you searching for ways to improve energy efficiency at your rental property? If so, you’ve come to the right place! Offering your tenants an energy efficient rental is a great way to not only attract millennials but it’s also an excellent way to attract people who are serious about conservation and want to live in…
Read MoreShould you require tenants with pets to submit a “pet resume”?
As a landlord you face the possibility of receiving applications from tenants who are also pet owners. This is a fact of life in the world of property management but the BIG question is should you require those tenants to also submit a pet resume with their application? The answer to this question is yes.…
Read MoreHome prices up almost 7% in April CoreLogic says
Have you been thinking about adding rental properties to your investment portfolio? If so, now is a great time to invest especially since CoreLogic recently reported that home prices increased by almost 7% year-over-year during the month of April. Home prices across the US including distressed sales were up 6.9% year-over-year in April according to…
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