Property Management Blog

Tax benefits can help you to cut down on your rental expenses by thousands of dollars each year. How much do you know about the tax benefits that are available to you? If you’ve been searching for ways to maximize your rental income, you’re in the right place. This article will show you how by exploring the tax ...

Investing in a multi-family property can be an exciting opportunity with promising returns. It offers unique advantages that aren’t possible through a single family home investment.But as with any other type of investment, it can be risky if you don’t know what you are doing. That’s why, in this article, you’ll le...

Buying an investment property can be a lucrative strategy for many people. It is for this reason that so many people are attracted to real estate investing.You’ve probably heard “location, location, location,” when it comes to buying an investment property. As cliché as it may sound, choosing the right location ca...

As a landlord, your lease or rental agreement is probably the most critical document you work with, so it needs to be spot-on.It’s not easy being a landlord in today’s rental market. Landlords must deal with a plethora of issues ranging from rent collection to property inspections and maintenance.As a landlord, you’ve wo...

In California, as in many states, leases are legally binding contracts. Once a tenant signs one, they must stay for the entire lease term, which is usually one year. But, what is a tenant to do if they are unable to pay your rent? Or, when they need to move closer to their new job? Do you find a new tenant?In such instances, despite a ten...

In the state of California, a lease or rental agreement requires a security deposit, in most cases. The security deposit is a lump sum of money paid upfront by tenants prior to them moving into a rental unit. For a landlord, collecting a security deposit from your tenants offers many benefits. The benefits of security deposits includ...

Landlord-tenant laws help protect both parties involved in a rental agreement. In California, these laws are outlined in the “Guide to Residential Tenants’ and Landlords’ Rights and Responsibilities.”They are very detailed and can be even more complex in cities that have rent-control regulations. By understand...

Evicting a tenant is an unfortunate part of being a landlord. The eviction process is time-consuming and oftentimes requires landlords to pay court costs or attorney's fees. But sometimes, it’s the only way to get rid of a troublesome tenant. Among other things, if a tenant violates the agreement, causes damage to the rental uni...

Once you have invested in a rental property, the responsibility of maintaining and running the property can quickly become overwhelming. For many Owners, the logical solution is to hire a Property Management company to oversee their rental property. But is this the right decision for you? Here are the top 10 reasons to consider why you sh...