One of the hottest topics in the news this year has been rent control. Even though it’s an idealistic topic the big question is will rent control help Los Angeles Rentals or not? The answer to this question depends on who you ask but the reality is that if you study the numbers, rent control has the ability to adversely impact the California rental …

Are you planning on hiring a Ventura Property Management company but aren’t exactly sure what a property manager will do for you? If so, you’ve come to the right place. In this article, we will share with you several things that a professional property management company will do for you on a regular basis. #1 – Find and Screen the Right Tenants The first …

Does your rental property appeal to the environmentally conscious? If your answer to this question is no, this article will provide you with tips to follow that will help your rental property appeal to people who are serious about protecting the environment. Invest in A Smart Thermostat Everyone from a small management company to large management companies know that our heating and air conditioner …

What- GFCI is an acronym for ground fault circuit interrupter.  A GFCI is a device that shuts off an electric circuit when it detects that current https://simple.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electric_current is flowing along an unintended path, possibly through water or through a person. It is used to reduce the risk of electric shock https://simple.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electrocution. Where-You will find GFCI Outlets in kitchens, bathrooms or anywhere a water source …

For rental owners and property managers, it is important to perform regular property maintenance and upkeep all the time. However, once a year you should also conduct a more in-depth inspection to ensure no damage or issues have gone unnoticed. You can hire a professional to conduct the inspection, which is highly recommended if you have multiple properties. Of course, if you have a …

For your first residential real estate investment, there’s one big decision you’ll have to make first: what type of property will it be? Will it be a free-standing house, an apartment building, or something in between, like a condo or a townhouse?  At the end of the day, the type of property you purchase should depend on the type of renter you want to …

Home inspections are an important responsibility in property management. These regular walkthroughs allow you to get a look at the property both before the tenant moves in and after they move out to ensure the property is left in the same state it was found upon move-in. This is also the time when you can discern any maintenance or repairs that need to be …