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How Should a Property Manager Handle Tenant and Owner Funds?
Investing in a rental property can be a great way to generate consistent recurring income, but it’s not an entirely passive investment. Any rental property requires management. When you think about managing a rental property, you might think about maintaining the property and handling tenant relationships. But there’s also the matter of finances and bookkeeping.... Read More →
Tips on How to Avoid Renting to Problem Tenants
Owning a rental property can be a great investment, a source of consistent recurring income without you having to physically be there most of the time. Unlike a job, a rental property makes money while you’re on vacation, while you’re sleeping, and while you’re doing whatever else it is that you do. However, one of... Read More →
Costly Landlord Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Owning a rental property can be a great way to generate recurring income and gain equity value over time. Real estate investors know that it’s often a very profitable venture when it’s done the right way. They also know that it’s not a 100-percent passive investment. Any rental property, big or small, requires management. For... Read More →
Should I Rent My Home if I Move Away?
Whether it’s for a new job or to be closer to family – whatever the reason – relocating to a new city can be exciting. It can signal a fresh start, a career boost, or returning to a familiar place. What’s not as exciting is the decision about what to do if you currently own... Read More →
Should You Rent Property to Pet Owners?
It’s estimated that about 85 million United States households own some type of pet, about two-thirds of all households. It’s also estimated that about one-third of all U.S. households are renters. Logic follows, then, that these two categories likely significantly intersect. Plenty of renters are also pet owners. The cross-section of pet owners and renters... Read More →
Tips for Choosing the Right Property Manager for Your Rental
Investing in a rental property can be a lucrative venture, but if you manage it yourself it can become a part-time job. Maintaining the property, attracting and screening tenants, and handling the collection of rent are all responsibilities that can’t be ignored and require time. The time involved in managing a rental property is a... Read More →
Rental Property Maintenance Tips for Rental Owners
If you’ve invested in a rental property, especially in a high-demand area such as Santa Clara County, you’ve likely made a considerable investment. In the second quarter of 2022, the average sales price of a home in Santa Clara County was $1.6 million. Sure, the property will generate rental income and will almost certainly continue... Read More →
Important Things that Should Be Included in a Rental Lease Agreement
If you’re a rental property owner, it might be tempting to go online, download a basic lease agreement, and present it whenever you have a new tenant. A basic lease will include the monthly rent amount, the duration of the lease, and generic notations about the security deposit, pets, and maybe late fees. As a... Read More →
Why Inspections Are an Important Part of Property Management
If you’re the owner of a rental property or know someone who is, you might be aware of what a nightmare a bad tenant can be. Some rental owners assume that a tenant who regularly pays rent on time is a good one, only to discover when they move out that they’ve wrecked the place.... Read More →
What Rental Owners Need to Know About Tenant Security Deposits
Believe it or not, one of the most common legal disputes between rental unit owners and tenants occurs over security deposits. There are attorneys who specialize in such cases, and there are even non-profit organizations that champion tenants’ causes over security deposits. If you’re a rental unit owner, the easiest way to stay out of... Read More →