Tips for Tenant Retention   When it comes to single-family rental properties, tenant retention and renewal is an important factor in maximizing owner returns. The inevitable costs of refreshing a rental property, making repairs and replacements as needed, advertising a vacancy, conducting property showings, collecting applications and screening tenants, and of course the off-rent time while you search for and select a new tenant, are …

By Utopia Property Management December through February is typically the time of year when many owners start planning on renewals at their Simi Valley Rentals. Although some owners may have worked hard all year long with offering their tenants excellent service and support, the reality is that they may have some tenants who may be planning on moving elsewhere when their leases come up …

Did you just buy your first rental property and are finding that landscaping is a little more difficult to manage than you thought it would be? No problem! In this article, we will share with you tips you can use to make rental property landscaping easier to manage. Tip #1 – Consider Grass Alternatives Since the last drought, it’s not uncommon to see homes, …

Are you searching for tips on how to professionally market your Ventura Rentals? In this article, we will share you with our best marketing tips, so you will know how to market your Ventura Rental Properties like a pro. Tip #1 – Spend More Time Taking Quality Pictures of Your Rentals iPhone pictures are okay, but when it comes to marketing your rentals online, …

Do you own apartments for rent in Ventura CA and are getting frustrated with dealing with late payments? Late payments are a major problem for landlords. They impact cash flow and make it difficult for them to manage their businesses. Thankfully, there are a variety of ways to reduce late payments and in this article, we will offer you several solutions that you can …

So you’re looking to move out of your home, onto (hopefully) bigger and better things. You’re probably struggling to figure out what to do with your house: do you sell your real estate and let go, or turn it into a rental property? Well, the short answer is, it depends. You have to consider your financial ability, lifestyle, and the opportunities your property has …

Top 10 Reasons To Choose a Quality Property Management Company: Tenant Results Quality Oversight Owner Communication Professional Financial Reporting Property Maintenance Professional Affiliations Experience Cutting Edge Technology Eviction Protection Program Legal Protection TENANT RESULTS: Tenant selection is the first step in successfully managing your rental property. Careful attention is paid to applicant’s background, credit, rental history, financial qualifications as well as overall suitability for …

Boxes are scattered from one wall to the next wall, garbage bags are exploding with heaps of clothing, you can’t find which box you accidently put the sharpie and tape in and you have no idea how every piece of material that makes up your home will fit into that moving truck by the end of the day. Does this sound at all like …

Attracting and retaining quality tenants is the key to your success as a landlord. Whether you are looking to invest in rental property or renovate a current property, it helps to understand the needs and wants of modern tenants so that you can deliver a positive living experience and stand out within a competitive market. Run through this list for ideas and priorities for …