Blog Author: Elly Johnson

In 2019, single-family homes are still ideal to most investors because they like the return on investment that single-family properties can offer them.  As a highly rated management company we can tell you that there are a few mistakes that you don’t want to make when you invest in rental property:  #1 – Not Being Prepared  If you plan on financing a single-family home you should absolutely be prepared and ready to walk …

Photographs of your rental property are an important part of the listing, and you’ll want to have the best images possible in order to attract potential renters. Due to the nature of photographing buildings, with varying lighting conditions and limited space to work in, real estate photography can be tricky even for professionals. It may seem easy enough to walk through your property and …

The lease for a commercial property rental is more than just an agreement of space for money. The document is a binding legal contract that will outline every facet of use for the property, as well as which party will care for which financial responsibilities. Negotiating a commercial lease can be a complicated process, and it is advisable to consult an attorney well-versed in …

In 2019, single-family homes are still ideal to most investors because they like the return on investment that single-family properties can offer them.  As a highly rated management company we can tell you that there are a few mistakes that you don’t want to make when you invest in rental property:  #1 – Not Being Prepared  If you plan on financing a single-family home …

Rent control is the control or regulation for the maximum amount of money that can be charged for rental housing.  In California, we’ve seen a huge increase in the public’s interest in having statewide rent control here since our state is one of the most expensive in the United States to rent a home.  How Will Rent Control Affect California?  As an experienced management company , we can tell you that if statewide rent …

Planning on hiring the best property manager?  If so, you’re making a smart choice!  In this article, we will share with you our tips for hiring a property manager so you can have confidence in the individual or company that you choose from a list of management companies.   Tip #1 – Verify Their Experience  Before hiring any property manager, you should without a doubt verify their experience before moving forward with hiring …

By: Avery Bullock Moving houses is always associated with lots of stress and hard work. This is particularly true for families moving cross-country. There are a lot of things to think about, from moving kids, getting organized, making lists and prioritizing, avoiding jet lag, and much more. All these are factors that need to be taken into consideration when planning a cross-country move so …

It doesn’t matter if you’re new to owning rental properties, or you’ve owned them for years, every company from a small management company, to a large investor, knows that if they have a vacant rental, they are not making money.   The good news is that you can effectively market your vacant rental properties and get them rented fast when you follow the tips in this article.  Tip …

Do you have a rental property that’s coming up for rent? If so, as the largest management company in California we can tell you that there are easy ways that you can market your rental property’s most sell-able features online and those ways include the following:  Highlight Sell-able Features with Great Pictures  A picture is literally worth a “million words” online because it’s going to be …

Most businesses have property of some kind; be it desks, computers and décor in an office; to equipment, materials and inventory for a manufacturer, tools and equipment on the move for a contractor, to real estate for a business owner.  Utopia can cover it. Risk Analysis – Comprehensive risk analysis which identifies what potential exposures your business may have. Market Analysis – Thorough market analysis of …