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Investing in a Property Sight Unseen: What You Need to Know
Are you willing to invest in a rental property without seeing it in person? It’s easier and safer than ever to do this. Thanks to technology and the availability of local real estate and property management experts all over the country, especially in growing rental...
Property Owner Liability: Key Risks & How to Mitigate Them
Worried about the risk and liability that comes with renting out property in California? That’s understandable. Every investment comes with a unique set of risks, but as long as you’re aware of them and you know how to protect yourself and your property, they’re...
Dealing with Vacancies: Strategies to Minimize Rental Downtime
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...
Winter Property Maintenance Checklist for Your Rentals
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...
The Hidden Costs of DIY Property Management
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...
Determining What a Rental Increase Should Be
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...
