Category Archives: Property Management Tips

Property Management Tips – How to Save On Utility Costs With Multifamily Properties

Finding a new place

If you own multifamily rental properties in Salinas or the Monterey area, you know how difficult utility costs can be, especially if you’re paying those utilities yourself. Thankfully, there are a variety of ways to save money on utility costs especially if you follow the tips in this article. Lease or Rental Agreement First, make […]

Which Dog Breeds Should You Not Allow at Your Rental Properties?

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In today’s world, roughly 50 percent of renters in the United States have pets (source – American Veterinary Association) and many of those pets are dogs. As someone who owns investment properties, you have to be ready for rental applications from tenants who own dogs. The big question is should you accept all dogs or […]

Property Management Tips – Tips For Collecting The Rent On Time And Reducing Late Payments

Thinking about renting

Accounting іѕ trісkу enough аѕ it іѕ. Throw lаtе рауmеntѕ into thе mix, and accounting саn bесоmе really сhаllеngіng for lаndlоrdѕ, рrореrtу mаnаgеrѕ, аnd HOAѕ. If рауmеntѕ dоn’t come іn оn tіmе, it mаkеѕ it harder fоr уоu tо рау уоur vendors—and уоurѕеlf. You mіght nееd tо рut оff rераіrѕ. Yоu mіght іnаdvеrtеntlу overdraft уоur […]

Rental Property Pitfalls That Want You To Avoid

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  It doesn’t matter if you’ve owned rental properties for years, or you’re just getting started, there are rental property “pitfalls” that you want to avoid making. In this article we will cover we will provide you with a list of rental property pitfalls that you don’t want to make. Skipping Tenant Background Checks Don’t […]

What are the best rental property upgrades that you should make?

Monterey County property management

Are you planning on upgrading your rental property? If so, this can be a tough decision to make because there potentially are many areas that you should focus on upgrading. To get the best return on investment you should focus on first upgrading the bathroom in your rental property because combined with the kitchen it’s […]

Tips For Converting Your Home Into A Rental Property

San Francisco, CA properties

Are you planning on turning your home into a rental property? If so, you’re making a smart choice! Now is a perfect time to own rental properties, especially in the Monterey County area where demand for rentals remains at an all time high. In this article we will share with you several tips you should […]

Grow Your Portfolio Of Rental Properties Passively When You Hire A Property Manager

Salinas property management

Have you been struggling with making the decision to hire a Salinas property management company to professionally manage your portfolio of rental properties for you? This is a struggle that many owners find themselves in because they’ve been making the mistake of managing their rental properties themselves because they think that nobody can manage their […]

Should You Sell Your House Or Rent It Out?

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Have you been thinking about selling your Monterey County home but you’ve also been thinking about renting it out and you’re not sure which decision is the best one for you to make? If so, you’ve come to the right place! It’s understandable that you’re unsure about if you should sell your home or rent […]

Are Landlords Responsible For Air Conditioning?

Salinas, CA property management

  There’s no denying that summer is almost here because warmer days are around the corner and with those warmer days it’s not uncommon for many people in Monterey County or elsewhere across the United States to be using their air conditioners on a regular basis. Since many people rely upon their air conditioners to […]

What Do You Gain By Hiring A Property Manager?

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Are you planning on hiring a property manager to professionally manage your Monterey County Rental Properties? If so, you’re making it a smart choice! If this is the first time that you’re going to be hiring a property manager you may be wondering what am I going to gain by hiring a property management company? […]