Should 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…
Read MoreWhat are the lesser known amenities that you should be promoting?
Do you have a rental property that’s going to be available for rent in the coming months? If so, now is the best time to review your property and start thinking about the lesser known amenities that your rental has to offer tenants. What Are The Lesser Known Amenities That Most Tenants Want? In 2017…
Read MoreHow A Property Management Company Will Make Your Life Easier
By RPM Central Valley Summer is almost here and during a time of year when many people go on vacation, some property owners may be staying close to town because they still continue to manage their rental properties themselves. If you want to make your life easier as an owner you should hire a property…
Read MoreHow to Handle Move Outs at Your Rental Property
By RPM Central Valley Regardless if you’re just getting started with owning rental property, or you’ve owned rentals for years, handling move outs is one of the most important things for you to do in your business because the steps that you take following a tenant move out will affect your cash flow and long-term…
Read MoreHappy Memorial Day From Your Friends At RPM Central Valley!
Happy Memorial Day from your friends at RPM Central Valley. As a reminder our offices will be closed on Monday 5/29 and will re-open on Tuesday 5/30. About Memorial Day Memorial Day is a federal holiday in the United States for remembering the people who died while serving in the country’s armed forces.[1] The holiday,…
Read MoreHow to scrape popcorn ceilings in your rental property
Did you just purchase a Central Valley Rental Property only to find out that it has a popcorn ceiling? You’re not alone! Many investors who are just getting started with owning rental properties may over the course of their careers own at least one rental that has popcorn ceilings. Thankfully, popcorn ceilings can easily be…
Read MoreApartment Demand Is Still Strong Nationwide
Over the last year the Real Estate market across the United States has remained strong but with the continued demand for homes the demand for apartments remains strong as well. Apartment Market Remains Strong Along With Home Sales U.S. home resales rose more than expected in March to the highest level in more than a decade. The…
Read MoreProperty Management Tip – Words To Avoid When Marketing Your Rental Property
Are you planning on marketing your Central Valley Rental property either online or offline in the coming months? As a property owner you know that there are certain words that will either attract new tenants or keep them from scheduling an appointment to view your rental property. Thankfully, you can avoid the hassle of using…
Read MoreWhat underrated amenities does your rental offer that you should be promoting?
Does your rental property have underrated amenities that you’re not promoting? If so, you may be missing on generating more interest in your Central Valley Rental Property the next time it comes up for rent. Many people make the mistake of under-promoting their rental properties especially if those rentals are located in neighborhoods where newer…
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