A Landlord’s Guide to the Pet Screening Process

By Mike Barbanica Saturday, June 7, 2025

As important as the tenant screening process is to ensure that you rent to responsible tenants, the pet screening process also helps you assess the pet's suitability for your rental property. Learning how to do so can prevent landlord headaches like noise complaints, property...

High Tenant Turnover Rate: Potential Reasons Why You’re Losing Tenants

By Mike Barbanica Wednesday, May 21, 2025

Other than finding prospective tenants, a landlord's main goal is to reduce tenant turnover rates to maximize their rental income. High tenant turnover is a problematic circumstance in rental properties, and the reasons can range from inefficient property management...

What Is Considered Normal Wear and Tear in California Rental Properties?

By Mike Barbanica Wednesday, May 7, 2025

One of the unavoidable things landlords face is the natural deterioration of a rental property due to standard use and aging over time. It's a common issue in all rentals and is expected even with proper and regular maintenance.Given that these are out of your and the te...

Are California Commercial Properties Worth the Investment?

By Mike Barbanica Friday, February 21, 2025

Investing in rental properties can be lucrative, especially if you do so at the right place and time. Out of all the locations you can buy properties from, does California offer the right opportunities for a business? You should consider a couple of factors to determine that, and...

Residential Rental Property Upgrades to Wow Your Tenants in 2025

By Mike Barbanica Friday, February 7, 2025

Upgrading your rental property comes with many perks, however, are they worth the cost? The answer is yes if you take the time to plan it out. With the new year here, it might be time for you to make a few improvements to your rental property to increase its curb appeal and ...

What Can Landlords Do If Tenants Fail to Pay Rent in California?

By Mike Barbanica Tuesday, January 21, 2025

If you've been a landlord for a while, you've probably already experienced a tenant failing to pay rent at least once. This can often be stressful since you never know if a simple notice would suffice, or if they will be difficult to communicate with. There are proper pro...

The Best Exit Strategies for Your California Real Estate Investments

By Mike Barbanica Tuesday, January 7, 2025

Many property owners already have an exit strategy in mind before purchasing real estate. Planning ahead allows you to be ready for anything and avoid issues like tax implications. You have several real estate exit strategy options to look into, some of which may fit in better wi...

What You Need to Know Before Expanding Your Rental Portfolio

By Mike Barbanica Saturday, December 21, 2024

Growing your rental portfolio is beneficial in many ways. Aside from diversifying your investments, you will also enhance your cash flow from the rental business. However, you still need to make informed decisions to ensure success when it comes to real estate investing.Covering ...

Essential Amenities for Commercial Rental Buildings in California

By Mike Barbanica Saturday, December 7, 2024

Amenities for commercial real estate can be significantly different from residential rental properties, as businesses and companies usually use the former. An office building will need different building amenities, and having them will create a good workplace environment and attr...

Services a Property Management Company Should Offer Before You Hire Them

By Mike Barbanica Thursday, November 21, 2024

The property management company you choose will have a huge impact on the overall success of your business, which is why doing your due diligence in the hiring process is something you can't simply skip. If you don't know which services most property management companies ...