There are many great reasons to become real estate investors. It gives you the opportunity to earn passive income. It builds a path to future wealth. It also offers an opportunity to independence from the typical day to day work week. Obtaining all three of these as a real estate investor takes time and a ..Read More

Making home improvements to your rental will help you extend the lease on good tenants. Upgrades in the rental property will also increase the value of your investment while making it easier for you to avoid long vacancy periods. However, there’s no need to break the bank, when making home improvements. Add value to your ..Read More

Part of being a landlord is making sure your rental properties are in tip top shape. When you have 2 or even 4 rental units, going the DIY route can make sense. Sometimes, however, some repairs may be a little over your head. Or maybe, you just don’t want to deal with them at all. ..Read More

Figuring out how to collect rent on time from your tenants every month has always been a frustrating challenge for any landlord. Whether you’re a new landlord or a seasoned veteran, all landlords struggle to figure this out at least once. The COVID-19 pandemic hasn’t made this any easier either! Luckily, there are many different ..Read More

Proposition 19, which passed in the November 2020 elections, is set to take effect on February 16th, 2021. While Proposition 19 brings a few important changes, the amendment that stands out the most is how children inheriting property from their parents affects their ability to take advantage of the tax breaks Prop 13 once set. ..Read More

What is a 15 Day Notice to Pay or Quit? The 15 day notice to pay or quit in California was introduced by AB 3088. It is a “temporary” extension of the classic 3 day notice to pay or quit where the tenant now has 15 days to either pay their rent due or give ..Read More

Managing a rental property can be a bit overwhelming, at times, particularly so since the massive national lock-downs ordered by Federal and State authorities due to Covid-19 have affected the livability of non-essential workers and those unable to do some sort of home office.  The help provided to struggling tenants is perceived to be completely ..Read More

First and foremost, if you plan to manage a rental property, you should make it a priority to have property insurance. Having property protection coverage ensures that your property, and your investment, are safe in case there is some kind of damage to the property. Depending on the coverage, property insurance provides a protective blanket ..Read More

Table of Contents Watch the SB91 Webinar Replay Area Median Income Table by County 15 Day Notice Flowchart How to apply for SB91 rental assistance COVID-19 Rent Relief Landlord Checklist If you need assistance in checking for eligibility, applying for SB91 Rental Assistance, gathering of documents needed to apply, or general help, please contact us! ..Read More

While having short-time renters presents its own benefits for rental management, it’s also true that having to constantly work on finding new tenants. A high occupancy turnover requires that property management maintains the property in pristine conditions for prospective tenants to see.  Once a tenant decides to not renew or extend a lease contract, it’s ..Read More