Blog Author: Elly Johnson

Located within the Los Angeles metropolitan area, Orange County comprises a number of cities and suburban areas sitting just south of the city of Los Angeles along the California coast. It is the third most populated county in the state of California, with a population of over 3,186,000 as of 2020. Even though the area is largely suburban, Orange County is also the second …

Internationally renowned as a resort city, Las Vegas is well known for its nightlife, casinos, shopping, and fine dining. Located on the Southern edge of Nevada, it is the commercial and cultural center of the state and the greater Mojave Desert region. It’s also the most populated, with over 641,000 residents as of 2020; the surrounding metropolitan area has a population of over 2,227,000. …

Sitting just 100 miles south of the Canadian border, Seattle is the northernmost major city in the United States, and the seat of King County. With a population of over 737,000, it’s the largest city in the state of Washington and in the entire Pacific Northwest region. Additionally, it is one of the fastest-growing major cities in the United States, with a growth rate …

The city of Lancaster is one of several cities located in Antelope Valley, which makes up part of the western Mojave Desert. Lancaster is situated in the northern section of Los Angeles County, about 70 miles to the north of downtown Los Angeles and close to the border between Los Angeles and Kern counties.  Lancaster supports a population of roughly 160 thousand people, maintaining …

Sixty miles north of San Diego lies the city of Temecula, belonging to Riverside County. Temecula forms the foot of California’s Inland Empire region, making up the Inland Empire’s southwest. It shares borders not just with San Diego, but with Murrieta and the Pechanga Reservation. With just over 110 thousand people, Temecula – a relatively young city, having been incorporated in the late 1980s …

After 2 failed tax bills in 2020 and 2021, California legislators are again proposing a tax bill that would target the wealthy. California Assembly Bill 2289 would impose a “wealth tax” on billionaires and some eligible millionaires, making California the first state to impose a “savings” tax, although Washington is also considering a similar proposal. The tax would apply to assets and all wealth, …

As the largest and most populous city in Northern California, San Jose is the economic, political, and cultural center of Silicon Valley. San Jose is located on the southern shore of the San Francisco Bay, right in the middle of the Santa Clara Valley. It is the county seat of Santa Clara County and has a population of over 1,013,000. Known for its beautiful …

Susanville is situated in Northeastern California. Belonging to Lassen County, which borders the state of Nevada, Susanville’s origins date prior to the 1850s; originally named Rooptown after founder and pioneer Isaac Roop, its name was changed to Susanville in 1857 in honor of Roop’s daughter, Susan. Susanville was not incorporated as a town until 1900. With a population under 18,000 and sitting over 4,000 …

Northeast of San Francisco, where the Sacramento and American Rivers meet, sits the city of Sacramento, California. With a population of over 525,000, Sacramento is the sixth-largest city in the state and the ninth-largest in the United States. The city is well known for its contemporary and constantly evolving culture, and is sometimes referred to as California’s most “hipster city”. It has also been …

The extent of responsibilities that you must undertake as a landlord can feel overwhelming. It’s fair to say there are many to manage, so the key is to understand them fully and work on an optimal organizational strategy to stay ahead of any avoidable issues.  As a landlord, you are a business owner. Your rental property is an asset, and your tenants are your …