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 …

If you’re considering buying a home, opting for a duplex or a multifamily house and renting one side out may seem like a simple way to cut down on mortgage costs. While it can make a property more affordable by covering a portion of the mortgage each month, there are a number of factors to consider before making such a decision. Multifamily properties are …

Did your tenant just move out of your rental property in Los Angeles and you’re ready to list it for rent again? Even though you may want to list your rental property for rent again as quickly as possible the reality is that you should spend at least 3 days getting your rental property for rent by doing the following. #1 – Check the …

Has your tenant stopped paying their rent? If so, as the top real estate management company in California we can tell you that there is a system that you need to follow when your tenant stops paying their rent.  The system that you should follow includes these steps:  Step #1 – Contact the Tenant   Let’s say that you’ve had a good relationship with your tenant in the past, if …

Are you planning on buying a Temecula Rental Property? If so, you’ve come to the right place! In this article, we will share with you time-tested advice and things you need to know before you purchase a rental property in the area. Location, Location, Location Everyone from long-time investors to a small management company will tell you that the key to success with owning …