Are you planning on marketing homes for rent in San Jose, CA? If so, before marketing your properties online here are several tips to consider that will help you attract the most qualified tenants possible. Tip #1 – Take Great Pictures and Videos of Your Homes for Rent When it comes to online marketing, the key to success with marketing homes for rent is …

You click once to enter your browser, another few clicks and soon you find yourself facing the friendly classifieds site you may know as “Craigslist,” a few other details typed in and you’re on your way to finding your dream home. To find the home of your dreams, the accessibility of the internet would have you believing this is as simple of a task …

Your tenants consider many factors when deciding whether to renew; keeping your tenants happy and showing them, they are cared for, can provide the added value to your rental property that will make them want to stay. Holding an event for your tenants can mean doing anything from sending a small token of appreciation to them directly, to having monthly community parties. From a …

Your tenants consider many factors when deciding whether to renew; keeping your tenants happy and showing them they are cared for, can provide the added value to your rental property that will make them want to stay. Holding an event for your tenants can mean doing anything from sending a small token of appreciation to them directly, to having monthly community parties. From a …

by: Utopia Management Accounting Department It is Thanksgiving Day and you are scrambling to prepare all the food, and get the table ready for your big family dinner. The turkey is already in the oven and the majority of the sides are complete. Everything is coming together just as you planned, and you are ahead of schedule. You start to feel hungry, and you …

As a child, getting older bears so many prospects, so many adventures worth having, and adult things to do. As an adult, we regret wishing our time away when the only things to really look forward to included working more than you sleep, spending more on bills than you make, and dealing with adult-type problems that, honestly, nobody has time for. One of the …

Purchasing a rental property can be a lucrative investment, but also comes with countless responsibilities that can get out of hand. Hiring a property manager while maintaining a collaborative and communicative partnership can lead to smoother and more efficient operations and ultimately lead to a more profitable investment. Forging this strong relationship with your property manager is just as important as the relationship with …

The success of your properties depends on your tenants, so effective communication is vital in achieving a professional and trustworthy relationship. Your property manager will be your first point of contact for some inquiries; you may prefer to be in direct touch with your tenant for other issues. Every landlord has their own style of communication and standard ground rules, but there are a …

Sitting on the coast of California just north of Los Angeles, Santa Barbara is a highly sought-after area for families and those looking for a relaxing, beautiful city to reside in. The climate in Santa Barbara is often described as Mediterranean, and it sits on the longest stretch of south-facing California coast. The official boundaries of the city actually comprise more water (53.61%) than …