by Desiree Breschi | Jan 1, 2026 | Owner Education
It’s hard to feel good about a vacancy. When tenants move out, it means there’s a gap in rental income. If you’re lucky and proactive, that gap could be just a few days. But in an increasingly competitive rental market and with rising rental prices, that vacancy...
by Desiree Breschi | Dec 4, 2025 | Owner Education
How well do you prepare for winter at your rental properties? In our part of California, winter isn’t terribly dramatic. We don’t see snow, and we don’t scrape ice. That doesn’t mean we don’t have seasons, however, and seasonal maintenance is a big part of protecting...
by Desiree Breschi | Nov 6, 2025 | Owner Education
As soon as you decide to rent out a home, you’re probably excited about all that it entails, and managing your own rental property can seem like a smart financial decision. Why pay a professional when you can collect rent, handle maintenance, and oversee tenants...
by Desiree Breschi | Oct 2, 2025 | Owner Education
Are you preparing to raise the rent on your South County rental home? Remember that rental increases in California are largely driven by the statewide rent control laws, and your increase will largely depend on whether your property is included in those laws or exempt...
by Desiree Breschi | Sep 4, 2025 | Owner Education
What happens when you find the perfect investment property but there’s a tenant living in that home? You buy it. These deals often come with built-in cash flow and negotiation leverage. It’s a good way to start or build a portfolio. But closing on occupied properties...
