Blog Author: Elly Johnson

Raising the rent on your property can be a delicate situation to maneuver. There are specific laws and rules that must be followed concerning a rent increase, and in many cases, you may want to avoid losing your tenants if you have a good relationship with them. Trustworthy and respectful tenants can be more valuable than an increase in rent. Here’s a rundown on …

There may come a time when one of your tenants requests early termination. Whether you’re dealing with that now, or just unsure of what to do should that arise, it’s always smart to be prepared for these unexpected events. Although they have signed a binding contract to pay rent until the move-out date, there are a variety of situations that allow tenants to break …

Searching for homes for Homes for Rent in Ventura?   In this article, we will share with you several tips to consider which will help you to find the right Ventura CA rental property.  Tip #1 – Determine How Much You Can Pay  The first step to finding the right rental property is to determine how much you can pay. Most people get trapped into overpaying for rentals on a monthly …

Did you recently invest in your first rental property and are wondering when you should change the locks? If so, you’ve come to the right place!  As the Best Property Management Company in Ventura we can tell you that there are a variety of reasons you can use for changing the locks to your rental property including the following:  Your Tenant Abandoned the Property  Let’s say that it’s October …

California has long faced housing shortages and already seemingly outrageous rental rates that only continue to rise. The continued decline of multi-family properties is sure to increase the trend of rising rentals. Not only has California faced a shortage of rental units, but recent decreases in availability of single-family homes will only increase the demand for rental properties. According to Zillow, since March 1st …

Tips for Tenant Retention   When it comes to single-family rental properties, tenant retention and renewal is an important factor in maximizing owner returns. The inevitable costs of refreshing a rental property, making repairs and replacements as needed, advertising a vacancy, conducting property showings, collecting applications and screening tenants, and of course the off-rent time while you search for and select a new tenant, are …

SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom issued an executive order that authorizes local governments to halt evictions for renters and homeowners, slows foreclosures, and protects against utility shutoffs for Californians affected by COVID-19. The Executive Order comes as Californians are experiencing substantial loss of hours or wages, or layoffs related to COVID-19, affecting their ability to keep up with their rents, mortgages, and utility bills. …

The rental market can be a daunting place for potential tenants, who are undoubtedly oversaturated with available information through the hundreds to thousands of listings available for browsing online at any given time. Writing an effective rental listing will help to increase contact from potential tenants with informed interest in your property, as well as reduce vacancy time between tenants.    So what makes a …

A landlord is required to keep their rental property habitable, meaning that as a landlord, you are responsible for regular as well as emergency maintenance and repairs. Maintenance costs can fluctuate greatly and are one of the more difficult expenses to estimate accurate for your budget. You could find that you’re spending large amounts some months, and possibly nothing others — over time the …

San Jose is well-known as the capital of Silicon Valley – if not the capital of the tech industry, period. It is also known as one of the most expensive metro areas in the US, where about a quarter of households bring in a quarter of a million dollars a year yet still can be priced out of the area’s median-priced home. Despite the …