Whether you are a single property landlord or a professional property management company, one of the most critical steps in the screening process is the background check. Running thorough background checks on prospective tenants is the frontline defense against any rental drama down the line. Knowing what is covered, and sometimes uncovered, in a tenant background check can help you make informed decisions and …

Real estate is not what could be called a “hands off” investment. Unlike stocks, bonds, cryptocurrency, or baseball cards, successful real estate investment requires know-how, organizational skills, and commitment to an action plan; you won’t always get away with putting down your money and playing the waiting game. There’s no college degree or certification program that prepares you for all the ups, downs, and …

As a landlord, your entire business operation relies on a healthy influx of rental income. All operating expenses are covered by it, and anything left over is profit, so it makes sense to ensure that your rental income is tracked and organized.  No matter the size of your portfolio, life can get busy, and it is all too easy to miss a late rent …

Rent control is the control or regulation for the maximum amount of money that can be charged for rental housing.  In California, we’ve seen a huge increase in the public’s interest in having statewide rent control here since our state is one of the most expensive in the United States to rent a home.  How Will Rent Control Affect California?  As an experienced management company , we can tell you that if statewide rent …

With a population of approximately four million residents, Los Angeles is the second largest city in the United States. When considering the entire Los Angeles county, including its smaller cities, the urban area has a population of over 10 million. Despite its diversity, one thing is certain: the cost of living in Los Angeles is quite high. In addition to its iconic palm trees …

If you own rental properties in California or elsewhere in the United States, you know that damage will occur in rental properties during the time that a tenant lived there.   Damage is a fact of life when you own investment properties because some damage may occur naturally as part of everyday living while other damages will occur due to tenants who don’t treat the …

Utopia Management’s business development manager, Pete Evering, was recently featured in a new article published by GOBankingRates that tackles some of the most costly remodel mistakes that new homeowners make. New homeowners are faced with many challenges that they may not have expected. When first buying a home, it is always smart to do as much research as possible. Expect the unexpected, and try …

By Utopia Property Management TEMECULA, CA. – One of the worst things an owner can find out is when their tenant has ruined their rental property. It doesn’t matter if you have apartments for rent in Temecula, a single-family home, or condos, dealing with a ruined rental property means that you will have to spend money to make repairs and you’re going to lose …

Do you own rental properties in Santa Monica, Cabrillo, or other beaches in the area? If so you need a great Los Angeles Beach Management company to professionally manage those rental properties for you. Located in Southern California, Utopia Property Management specializes in professionally managing rental properties of all shapes and sizes especially along the beaches of Los Angeles and Southern California. With our …