Property Management Blog

The California Tenant Protection Act went into effect on January 1, 2020, before any federal and state eviction moratoriums and before we know the impact the COVID-19 pandemic would have on the ability of landlords and property managers to collect rent. The pandemic is ongoing, but it will end sooner or later. When it does, rent cont...

Property owners in California who need to evict a tenant have some new challenges to face as the pandemic continues to rage throughout the state and the entire country. Not only has the eviction moratorium put in place by the CDC been extended on a federal level, there are additional restrictions for California landlords and property mana...

Marketing a commercial rental property in Sacramento requires you to know your audience and create a platform where your property gets a lot of attention from prospective businesses and tenants.When you’re looking to get your commercial rental property off the market as soon as possible, we recommend you identify your perfect tenant...

Pricing your Sacramento rental property is a balance between earning as much as you can every month and attaching a more competitive rental value that will keep your vacancy rates low and quickly attract high-quality tenants.You don’t want to under-value your investment. But, asking for more rent than the market will bear is going t...

Most Sacramento property managers will tell you that well-maintained homes rent faster, they rent to better tenants, and they always rent for more money. The trick is to stand apart from your competition on the rental market.One of the best ways to increase your rental value and attract and retain outstanding residents is by providing a m...

Renting out commercial real estate is an excellent way to invest, especially if you have a desirable property and stable tenants in place who are paying rent, following your contract terms, and taking care of your property.Conducting routine inspections at your commercial property is a good way to limit your risk and ensure everything is ...

Every investor knows that diversifying a portfolio is a smart way to protect its assets and allow its value to grow. This includes your real estate portfolio. When you’re adding properties to your existing real estate investments, make sure you’re choosing different types of homes in various neighborhoods. This will limit your...

Vacancies are expensive for Sacramento landlords. You aren’t earning any rental income on an unoccupied property, and you’re also paying to keep the utilities on and the house clean. Vacant properties can also invite break-ins, thefts, and other potential dangers.Even one extra day of vacancy can hurt an investor’s ROI. ...

Protecting your wealth is an important part of investing in real estate. If you want to defer taxes on the sale of an income-producing property, a 1031 Exchange can be one way to do that. Today, we’re sharing three vital pieces of information: the definition of a 1031 Exchange; how to perform a 1031 Exchange; and, why this type of t...

Responding promptly to maintenance requests – even minor repairs – is an important part of protecting the condition of your investment and meeting the needs of your tenants. A well-maintained home is worth more money, and you want to increase your rental value as well as your sales value for when you’re ready to sell th...