Archive for February 2019
California Legislature News – Rent Control Efforts Continue
In the November 2018 election, efforts to repeal Costa Hawkins and establish rent control was stopped at the ballot box but the desire among many political activist groups to see statewide rent control enacted hasn’t died. With Oregon recently approving statewide rent control, many groups hope that rent control will be enacted here especially with…
Read MoreTips For Marketing Vacant Properties
When rеаdіng the tіtlе оf this blоg, thеrе іѕ оnе word thаt іѕ kеу: vасаnt. Many tіmеѕ, rental рrореrtу оwnеrѕ skirt аrоund thіѕ crucial ѕtер оf thе рrосеѕѕ. Thеу will аttеmрt tо аdvеrtіѕе аn оссuріеd hоmе tо prospective tеnаntѕ. Thе оbvіоuѕ іѕѕuе with thіѕ іѕ thаt thе rеntаl hоmе іѕn’t еmрtу уеt. It іѕ still…
Read MoreTenant Retention Guide – Learn How To Keep More Tenants
Tenant retention is typically one of the top problems that some landlords have because once their tenants leases come up for renewal, they find their tenants moving on instead of renewing their leases. If you’ve had a problem with tenant retention in the past, this article will provide you with several tenant retention tips that…
Read MoreAre Your Residents Inadvertently Damaging Your Appliances?
Renting single family homes can be a profitable business. But as investment property owners know, doing so comes with a certain amount of wear and tear on the home, both inside and out. When it comes to appliances, simply using them as intended will, over time, cause them to wear out. But sometimes, residents may…
Read MoreHow To Add More Curb Appeal To Your Town homes
Do you own town homes in the Central Valley? If so, like many owners you’re probably searching for ways to improve the curb appeal of your rental properties. Sadly, it’s not always easy to improve town home curb appeal though because most town homes have little to no yard space and there’s not the same…
Read MoreWhat’s Happening To Small Apartment Buildings In The United States?
Back in the 1970’s and 1980’s it wasn’t uncommon to see many small apartment buildings in neighborhoods across the United States but things began to change in the mid 1990’s and now it’s rare to see small apartment style buildings like condos or town homes constructed anymore. The decline in small apartment building construction can…
Read MoreIs Your Property Management Company Stressing You Out? It’s Time For A Change
There’s no denying that owning rental properties in the Central Valley are an excellent way to build wealth while establishing monthly cash flow but what happens if your current property manager is stressing you out? When this happens it’s time for a change in property management companies because life is short and you want to…
Read MoreSimple Tips For Making Your Tenants Feel At Home In Their New Rentals
Owning rental properties is great because they provide consistent cash flow and build wealth over time but one of the keys to success with owning a rental is taking the time to make your new tenants feel at home when they first start renting from you. This step is essential because, a tenant that feels…
Read MoreWhy Proof Of Income Is Critical For Landlords
If you’ve owned investment properties for a while, or are planning on investing in rentals for the first time. Proof of income is vital for every landlord to have before renting to a new tenant because it’s what helps owners to know if a tenant is qualified to live in their rental property or not.…
Read MoreWinter Is A Great Time For Weatherizing Your Rental Property
Have you weatherized your rental property since you first purchased it? If not, winter is a great time to get that property weatherized because doing so will protect it from the harsh affects of weather in the Central Valley.
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