What- GFCI is an acronym for ground fault circuit interrupter.  A GFCI is a device that shuts off an electric circuit when it detects that current https://simple.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electric_current is flowing along an unintended path, possibly through water or through a person. It is used to reduce the risk of electric shock https://simple.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electrocution. Where-You will find GFCI Outlets in kitchens, bathrooms or anywhere a water source …

american-apartment-owners-association.org/property-management/latest-news/6-mistakes-make-good-landlords-end-bad-tenants/ Renting to a person who refuses to pay their rent can cost a landlord thousands of dollars. A destructive tenant may end up damaging your property and racking up huge repair bills. Other nightmare renters can fight eviction, and the worst case is a renter who harms other tenants or even you! A landlord’s lackadaisical approach to tenant selection can end up biting …

by: Rebecca Bacon It’s that time of year again! Utopia Management has published and released its 2014 1099’s. What is a 1099, you ask? It is a Federal tax form the government requires a “payer” (Utopia) to send to non-employee paid individuals or entities during a calendar year. It can report income such as interest income, income for work performed as a non-employee (individual, …

It’s becoming more and more common for Property Manager’s to require the Landlord to list them as an additional insured on their insurance policy. But why? What are the benefits? What insurance policies should my Property Manager have? Like any service industry that provides a specialized service, Property Managers often carry professional liability insurance, often referred to as Errors and Omissions (E&O) Insurance. This …

by Lynn Rizzi: If you are buying an investment property to rent, you may be trying to determine whether your net income will be higher if you rent the property unfurnished to a long-term tenant, or furnished as a ‘vacation rental’ to multiple short-term tenants. While the daily or monthly rent for a furnished property is higher than an unfurnished property, you will still …

Due to customer demand the executives at Utopia have decided to open a Temecula Property Management division. Service is what we are all about here at Utopia Management. Utopia Management, the leading San Diego based property management company of individual single family homes and condos, has recently decided to open up Temecula Property Management<https://utopiamanagement.com/rental-property-management-temecula-92592/> operations. After years of owners asking, “Does Utopia Management provide …

Using the advances in technology and service techniques Utopia Management is expecting to be the leader in Orange County Property Management services in the coming years. “Utopia has incorporated the use of a proprietary rental feed that syndicates its rentals to many of the most trafficked rental websites.” Said Pete Evering of Utopia Management’s Business Development department Orange County, California (PRWEB) November 07, 2014 …

Whether you have purchased your own home or an investment rental property, every dollar counts. As utility bills get higher in the cold winter and in the heat of summer, these extra expenses leave everyone wondering what they can do to get these expenses down. This infographic titled “11 Ways to Amp up Your Home’s ROI” may seem like costly decision, but as shown, …

It can seem difficult to keep track of all the new apps and technologies that make your life easier. Fortunately, there are a variety of technologies and apps available for your home that can help you manage your manner remotely. Whether you are looking for convenience, safety or are looking out for the planet, there are a variety of ways to automate your home …

The United States is home to some beautiful one-of-a-kind real estate. From historical farmhouses and plantation properties with hundreds of years of history; to ultra-modern penthouses in the heart of a booming urban metropolis, there are practically limitless examples of every type of luxury home imaginable. But of all the amazing properties throughout the country, only a few stand above the rest as the …