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Nov 14, 2017

Category: Landlording, Property Management

Inspections are one of the biggest parts of a landlord's job. They can also be one of the most important parts of renting. Not only do they help ensure that you and the tenant are on the same page about the condition of the property, but they can save you thousands of...

Nov 9, 2017

Category: Property Management

Does a property manager need a real estate license in California? A common question for those who want to become a property manager in California is whether you need a real estate license. Actually, a real estate license is not enough. You need a real estate brokers...

Nov 6, 2017

Category: Uncategorized

One of the hardest parts of being a landlord is making sure you choose the right tenant to rent your property. This means carefully screening applicants, performing background and employment checks, and paying close attention to any possible red flags. Of course, no...

Oct 30, 2017

Category: Landlording, Property Management

When you are a landlord or rental property owner, you learn quickly that no two tenants are alike. The first one may pay the rent on time, only call you during emergency situations, and leave the property looking exactly how they found it. The next one may pay rent...

Oct 24, 2017

Category: Landlording, Property Management

There is a lot of competition among renters for quality apartments and rental houses. Landlords are looking for the best tenants. If you know what makes a good tenant and the desirable characteristics that landlords are looking for, you will have a better chance of...

Oct 11, 2017

Category: Property Management

Are you looking for a new career? Are you sick of being worked to death by a rotten boss? Do you want to leave your old life behind and make a fresh start? You should become a property manager. Becoming a property manager is a rewarding career opportunity. There are...

Oct 5, 2017

Category: Landlording, Property Management

In real estate, there are many lines of thought about when the best time of year is to list a home for sale. In general, spring is the season of choice for most agents. As it turns out, this way of thinking can also benefit landlords and anyone else who owns or...

Sep 20, 2017

Category: Landlording, Property Management

Your prospective tenant has completed the application process. They've been approved, the lease has been signed and the keys have been handed over. It looks like you are all set to back away and enjoy the cash flow! Not quite. There is still at least one more thing...

Sep 18, 2017

Category: Uncategorized

Every good property manager knows that marketing is a big part of the job. When your rental property is empty, you have to find good tenants to fill it quickly before you begin to lose money. Once upon a time, advertising rental properties meant sticking a sign in the...

Sep 4, 2017

Category: Landlording

Becoming a landlord can be a wonderfully rewarding and prosperous experience, but it is not without its trials and tribulations. While you will learn so much on the job once you start searching for tenants and allowing them to move into your property, you never want...