Have you been thinking about investing in condos for rent vs. townhomes and are wondering what’s the difference between both types of properties? In this article, we will break down condos vs. townhomes so you will know which one is the better option for your investment portfolio. Why Invest in A Condo? Condos are ideal investments. They come in a wide variety of styles …

With each passing year, environmental conservation becomes more and more important. In looking at our ecological footprint, there are a number of things we can do to reduce our energy consumption and support sustainability. Beyond that, there are many benefits to going green as a multifamily property owner. These days, renters, especially the younger generation, are attracted to eco-friendly attitudes and amenities. Being green …

As a homeowner or multifamily owner, you’ve probably heard a lot about the benefits of solar panels. They claim to save you money and reduce your carbon footprint by producing all the electricity your property needs from the sun. Many landlords wonder if they’re a good investment for rental properties. As environmentalism becomes more prevalent every year, many tenants are drawn to properties that …

If you’re searching for a rental properties in California you know that rents are high in areas like San Diego, Los Angeles, and Northern California. Thankfully, many people are working hard to try and solve the housing crisis in the Golden State before it slides further out of control. (https://hydeparkrecords.com)   One solution that’s been successfully used to create housing in other locations around the world are shipping containers.  Why Shipping …

It’s the first of the month, and geez, that pesky rent bill just snuck up on you again!  This is the 6th time you were completely blindsided by it.  You know it’s coming, that courtesy email reminder letting you now that it’s due, that phone call from your landlord asking if everything is OK, since they haven’t received your rent, and then that embarrassing …

by Aaron Read: Credit cards can be great tools to build your credit, enable you to generate spending reports; automatically pay bills and best of all earn frequent flyer miles or cash rewards. There are plenty of reward cards out that there that can get you free travel or cash back so why would you not want to use one for everything. First of …

As a Quality Property Management Company, we’ve talked with many owners over the years who have invested in apartment deals.  Most investors like investing in apartments because the average investor operates by the Grant Cardone principle that “more doors equals more money’.  If you plan on investing in rental properties in Orange County, or any other community across California, there are several critical metrics that you should look for in an …

By Utopia Management Hoarding tenants are one of the last things that an owner wants to deal with, but sadly they have become a reality over the years and the key to success with having a tenant who is also a hoarder is knowing how to deal with them. If you have hoarding tenants, this article will offer you effective tips for dealing with …

By Utopia Management As an owner, one of the worst problems to deal with is a resident who may own a junk car. Thankfully, you don’t have to worry about a resident’s junk car deterring other residents from renting from you, or lowering the value of your rental property when you follow these tips: Tip #1 – Require All Vehicles to Be Registered One …