The rent control battle in California continues in spite of the recent defeat of Proposition 10 in November 2018. With the recently proposed “CASA Compact” lawmakers hope to enforce new housing policies that will among other things impose rent control, allow in-law suites and taller multifamily properties to be built in the Bay Area. Sadly, […]
Tag Archives: property management
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Feb
Feb
A property’s exterior іѕ uѕuаllу thе fіrѕt thing реорlе nоtісе. Curb арреаl аttrасtѕ роtеntіаl tеnаntѕ, реrѕuаdеѕ thеm tо lооk mоrе сlоѕеlу аt уоur rеntаl hоmе and wіll ѕhоw іf it hаѕ bееn рrореrlу maintained. It саn also аdd thаt ѕресіаl touch that mаkеѕ іt a home, instead оf juѕt another рrореrtу. Curb арреаl dоеѕn’t have […]
California Laws, News, Rental Market
Owners, Don’t Miss the CAA’s 2019 Legislative Conference on May 29th – Protect Your Rental Investment from Strict Rent Control
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Feb
Feb
2018 was a huge year for owners of rental properties in California, especially those people who own fewer than 150 units due to the year long battle against Proposition 10, the rent control measure that if approved would have ended Costa Hawkins and brought rent control to California on a widespread scale. A few months […]
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Feb
Feb
Since becoming Governor of California, Gavin Newsom has been busy, and one of his recent efforts includes taking steps to stop the housing shortage in California. Specifically, Governor Newsom has targeted seven Central Coast cities who the state views as being “out of compliance” with housing requirements. What Comes Next? There’s no doubt that California […]
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Feb
Feb
There’s no doubt that the rental market had a big year in 2018 especially with the issue of rent control in California which was talked about for the entire year heading to the November vote. The big question is what were the trends that we saw in 2018 and could we see those same trends […]
Earthquake Preparedness
Earthquake Preparedness – How to Make Sure Your Rentals Are Prepared for Earthquakes
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Jan
Jan
If you own rental properties in Monterey County or elsewhere in California you know that there’s always talk about the next “big one” or earthquake that could strike the Golden State. Thankfully, instead of waiting for another earthquake, every owner can get their rental properties ready for earthquakes by doing the following. Step #1 – […]
Landlords, Rental Market, Section 8
Can Section 8 Tenants Be Evicted Due to Delayed Payments from Government Shutdown?
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Jan
Jan
As the Government shutdown enters month #2, landlords who have Section 8 tenants may be beginning to wonder what’s going to happen if Section 8 payments are delayed starting in February or March. Specifically, one of the key questions that Section 8 landlords will have is if they can evict their section 8 tenants for […]
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Jan
Jan
Do you own a portfolio of rental properties in the Monterey County area? If so, one of the very best thing that you can do is plan for portfolio growth in 2019. Why? Planning for growth means that you will be prepared to take on an additional rental property and won’t be left feeling overworked […]
Property Management Tip
What Are the Top Five Items You Should Replace in A Rental Property That You Purchase?
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Dec
Dec
Are you planning on buying a new rental property in Salinas or elsewhere in the Monterey County area? If so, even though you won’t always have to fix the property up to get it in rental condition, there are five things that you should replace in a new rental property. Toilet Even though most landlords […]
Real Estate Investing Tips, real estate investment
Tips for Smart Long-Distance Real Estate Investing
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Dec
Dec
Are you planning on investing in rental properties in the Monterey County but don’t know how to get started? In this article we will provide you with several tips you can use on the smart way for getting started in long distance real estate investing. Be clear on your goal. This is mission critical for […]