Blog Author: Elly Johnson

Do you own rentals in California or elsewhere in the United States? If so, you may have asked yourself the question “what do renters really want?” at least once during the time that you’ve owned rental properties.  Thankfully, the answer to this question is simple, that’s why in this article we will provide you with more information regarding what renters are searching for in …

If you own rental properties, you know that it can sometimes be difficult to attract and retain tenants.   Thankfully, in this rental finding article, we will provide you with creative ways that you can use to attract the perfect tenants to live in your rental properties.  Creative Ways to Attract Tenants   Some of the most creative ways to attract tenants to your rental property include the following:   Incentivize your …

If you own rental properties in Los Angeles or elsewhere in the United States one of the best things you can do is have an energy audit done for each of your rental properties.  In this house management article, we will provide you with more information about why this audit is important and what you can expect from the process.  Why Are Home Energy Audits Important?  Home energy …

If you own rental properties in California or elsewhere in the United States, you know that damage will occur in rental properties during the time that a tenant lived there.   Damage is a fact of life when you own investment properties because some damage may occur naturally as part of everyday living while other damages will occur due to tenants who don’t treat the …

One of the top rental services questions online is about “when can a resident legally break their lease?”.   In this article, we will answer this question and provide you with things that you need to know regarding when your tenants can legally cancel their leases.  #1 – Condition of The Rental property  The first way a resident can legally break their lease is when …

Are you planning on buying a rental property to add to your portfolio of investment properties? If so, you may be debating if you should purchase a new rental property or an older rental. As a top beach management company, we know how difficult it can be to choose the right rental property, that’s why in this article we will break down the pros and cons …

Have Your Residents Inadvertently Damaging Your Appliances?  It doesn’t matter if you own rental properties in Santa Barbara, La Jolla, San Diego or elsewhere in California, as a high-end management company we can tell you that one common thing that happens with every rental is when tenants inadvertently damage appliances.  Most tenants don’t mean to damage appliances since appliances like fridges are working 24-7 and will naturally wear …

As one of the top rental management companies in California, we’re constantly searching for the latest trends in property management and two trends that many companies are using right now to market their rental properties are augmented reality and virtual reality.   The New Way to View A Property  With augmented reality and virtual reality, landlords have the ability to offer potential tenants the ability …

One of the keys to success with owning real estate properties in the United States is making tenants feel at home when they move in because if you start your relationship out correctly with your tenant’s they will be more inclined to renew their leases with you.  In this article, we will share with you several tips that you can apply to your rental …

Do you on older apartments for rent? If those apartments were built before 1978, they most likely will have been painted with paint that contained lead and it’s your responsibility as an owner to inform your tenants about the lead paint via a lead paint disclosure.  What Is A Lead Paint Disclosure?  A lead paint disclosure is a notice that you will be submitting to your tenants …