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Elly Johnson

Elly Johnson stands at the forefront of content research and online branding at Utopia Management. As the Content Marketing Manager, she delves deep into understanding local real estate and rental markets, fueled by her passion for travel and keen research skills. Elly is dedicated to empowering individuals with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions about where to reside. A proud alumna of the University of South Florida, located in the vibrant heart of Tampa Bay, she holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. Her academic background and extensive travel experiences uniquely position her to provide insights that resonate with diverse audiences.

How to Make Your Rental Property Feel Like A LUX Rental Without Spending A Ton of Money 

25 Apr 2019

Are you searching for ways you can make your rental feel like a luxury rental without spending a ton of money?   The reality is that there are a variety of upgrades that you can make to your rental that most property management companies who are on the list of management companies in California would recommend.  In this article, we will share with you our …

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Property Management Tips – How to Master Managing Your Rentals 

23 Apr 2019

It doesn’t matter if you’re managing your rental property yourself or you have a small management company managing those rentals for you, the key to success with managing rentals all comes from mastering certain aspect of property management which includes implementing the following services:   Offer Your Tenants an Online Platform for Everything  The first key element to mastering the management of your rentals is …

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Which Upgrades Should You Make to Your Rentals In 2019? 

18 Apr 2019

Are you planning on upgrading your rental properties in 2019? If so, as the largest management company in California we can tell you that this is a smart decision to make because you will be able to get more ROI from them.   In this article, we will share with you our best tips for upgrades that you should make to your rentals this year.  …

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How to Efficiently Maintain the Furnaces in Your Single-Family Rentals 

16 Apr 2019

As the top rental management company in the Golden State, we can tell you that it’s important to start maintaining the furnaces in your rentals now, especially if you want to save yourself the hassle of having to take calls from your tenants in February / March telling you that their furnaces are not working.  If you’ve never maintained the furnaces in your rental …

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What to Look for Before Choosing A Retail Location for Your Business

12 Apr 2019

So, you’re planning on opening a new clothing store in San Jose and you have your product ready to go but you haven’ chosen a retail location yet. As the top retail property management company in San Jose, we can tell you that you should be looking for the following items before choosing a commercial property. Area Demographics What type of neighborhoods are nearby? …

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3 Ways to Attract Commercial Tenants to Your Property  

10 Apr 2019

Do you own commercial property in San Jose and are searching for tips on how you can attract more tenants to your property? If so, you’ve come to the right place! In this article, we will share with our best tips for attracting more tenants to your rental based on our years in office property management.  Offer Fiber Optic Internet for The Entire building  …

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Commercial Management 101 – Learn the Best Ways to Reduce Risk In 2019 

29 Mar 2019

2019 is here, and like most landlords, you’re interested in learning about the best ways to reduce risk when it comes to your portfolio of rental properties. This is why in this article we will provide you with the best ways you can reduce risk in your business based on our years of success in commercial management.  Prospect Leads  Are you still asking people …

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How to Efficiently Market Vacant Rental Properties 

26 Mar 2019

Do you have a vacant rental property in San Jose? As a longtime residential management company in the area, we can tell you that the key to success with renting a vacant property all comes down to following these tips.  Tip #1 – Stick to The Facts and Forget the Fluff  Are you still using the same rental listing that you wrote five years …

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Condo for Rent – 7 Things to Look for Before Renting A Condo 

21 Mar 2019

Are you searching for a Condo for rent? If so, the good news is that there are a lot of condos for rent in the San Jose area but, before choosing a condo you should specifically look for these 7 things before you decide to live there.  What to Look for In A Condo for Rent  Location – Is the condo for rent close …

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Apartments for Rent – What Renters Are Really Looking for In Their Next Apartments 

18 Mar 2019

Do you own an apartment for rent in San Jose, CA? If so, like most landlords you are probably wondering what your potential tenants are searching for in their next apartments.  In this article, we will provide you with a complete breakdown of what your renters are searching in apartments for rent just so you can know if there are any changes or improvements …

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