Landlord insurance is incredibly important to protect the investment of a landlord. However, this type of insurance generally only covers damage to the structure of the building or things that can lose the landlord’s money. Landlord insurance does not cover damage...
When most people think about the housing market in California, they immediately think to stay far away. However, this year the average median home price has fallen, and things are only looking better, especially in Sacramento, and if you don’t invest now you might...
Recessions have an unerringly negative connotation, for good reason. They create a significant amount of hardship for everyone. Many experts have stated that they expect an economic recession to impact the country within the next few years. However, landlords...
In 1996, President Bill Clinton signed Megan’s Law into effect following the rape and murder of a seven-year old girl, Megan Kanka. The public demand to act upon sexual predators and their involvement in child abuse and murder lead to new regulations and laws. Megan’s...
Though every property manager will eventually lose a tenant, it is important to minimize the possibility of tenants leaving. It is important to develop a thorough plan for tenant retention in order to retain your tenants as effectively as possible. Retaining tenants...
If a tenant moves out voluntarily or following an eviction, it can leave landlords in a state of needing to clean up and repair the damage left by the former tenant. Tenants often leave behind garbage that needs to be removed, but the unit needs to be cleaned in the...
You need more income, but raising rent increases the risk of losing tenants. A lower rent will make you more money than a vacancy, but what other ways can you increase your profit? Here are a few ways to avoid increasing rent, while still increasing your bank account....
As a Sacramento landlord, there is only so much you can do to childproof your rental property. While most of that responsibility falls on the parents, there are still some things you can do to keep children safe on your property and (consequently) avoid legal drama....
As a property owner, you have legal responsibilities you need to meet. Property owners that plan on renting out their property need to adhere to strict laws. Failure to meet certain regulations can lead to lawsuits and serious penalties. One major concern is bed bugs....
If you are a landlord and haven’t yet considered how best to handle your pest control needs, you may be wondering about the most basic aspects of pest control, such as identification and avoidance. We will study compile these and other aspects below for your...
