By Utopia Property Management Are you planning on getting started with investing in rental properties? In this issue of our professional property management tips, we will provide you with 3 tips you can use to get started with investing in rentals. Tip #1 – Know Your Local Market The most important tip that every Orange County Property Management company will agree on is that …

Governor Tina Kotek signed Senate Bill 611 on July 6th — a bill that imposes rent increase caps and additional limitations to landlords in Oregon. In the state of Oregon, landlords aren’t allowed to impose rent increases exceeding 7% plus inflation. With soaring inflation in recent years, this limit has allowed rent increases as high as 14.5%. In response, legislators are changing the way …

Many vacationers and first time San Diego transfers, will choose to stay and live in the beach community of Pacific Beach. Located just South of Bird Rock/ La Jolla , Mission Beach, and Mission Bay to the south, five minutes east of Interstate 5 and falling into Pacific Ocean boardwalk, “P.B.,” as it is known as by local residents, is home to one of …

By Utopia Property Management It doesn’t matter if you are new to owning rentals, or you’re an experienced owner with multiple properties in your portfolio, there are a variety of Palm Springs Property Management mistakes that you don’t want to make. Mistake #1 – Discrimination The first mistake that every professional property management company will agree on, is that you absolutely must not discriminate …

By Utopia Property Management PALM SPRINGS, CA. – Do you own Palm Springs Rentals and are wondering if you should have them inspected annually? This is an excellent question to ask and the answer is yes, an annual inspection is a smart move to make because it will also help you to confirm the shape/condition of your rental property and handle any potential issues …

Noise pollution is a common problem for rental properties in urban and suburban areas, specifically for apartment complexes and large commercial buildings. Any kind of noise or sound that is audible on the property and not controllable by the tenants is considered noise pollution. As more and more people are now working from home, tackling noise pollution is a higher priority for property owners. …

Sun, sand, food, friendly people all the advantages of living in Pacific Beach.  Sounds great until you realize that your 50 pound, four legged, furry friend is going to be a huge hindrance in your ability to rent a home in the area.  Lucky for you, Pacific Beach is actually one of the most dog friendly neighborhoods in San Diego.  Not only are there …

For many homes, pets are considered family. In fact, approximately 72% of renters have a furry companion that is non-negotiable when it comes to finding a place to live. In the dynamic landscape of property management, it’s becoming an increasingly popular decision to cater to these renters and make pet-friendly rentals more openly available. While there are advantages to this pet-friendly approach, there are …

Are you planning on managing your rental properties yourself? If so, like many owners you will also be listing those properties online and those listings should include photos.  Sadly, many owners use old photos of their properties in their listings and these pictures are usually the primary reason why their properties attract less interest from renters. As the top real estate management company in San Jose, we can tell you that taking great …