A Landlord's Guide to Summer Property Maintenance

By Mike Barbanica Sunday, August 27, 2023

Property maintenance costs are almost always much cheaper than emergency repair costs. As a landlord, it makes sense to do as much maintenance on your investment as possible.A lot of this maintenance is only possible or necessary during the summer months. So what kind of tasks sh...

A California Bay Area Landlord's Guide to Security Deposits

By Mike Barbanica Sunday, August 20, 2023

The dream of property investment can quickly unravel when faced with a damaged property by a careless tenant. Fortunately, there is much you can do as a landlord to protect your house and your money.One standard step is using a security deposit at the start of each new tenancy.Th...

The Pros and Cons of Allowing Pets in a Rental Property

By Mike Barbanica Sunday, August 13, 2023

Around 38% of households own a dog. As a landlord, whether or not you should allow these pets in your properties is a serious dilemma. So what exactly are the biggest pros and cons of pets in a rental property? This article highlights some of the most significant factors you need...

How to Properly Evict Tenants in the California Bay Area

By Mike Barbanica Sunday, August 6, 2023

Eviction rates are rising in California after a lull in the numbers during the peak of COVID. If you are a landlord facing a tenant issue, this guide is for you.We'll help you navigate California's eviction rules and help you stay on the right side of the law. Read on to ...

What Rental Property Inspections Should You Complete as a Landlord?

By Mike Barbanica Sunday, July 30, 2023

Forty-four percent (or nearly 17 million) of Californians rent their home. Rental property inspections are crucial to ensuring your property is safe for rental. Sometimes, tenants can damage your property, which can cost you money in repair costs.Landlord rental inspections, move...

What Is Landlord Rescue and How Does It Work?

By Mike Barbanica Sunday, July 23, 2023

Real estate investing has long been a lucrative business. Unfortunately, many property owners have learned over the last two years that it comes with risks.The pandemic has had a massive impact on many people’s lives. As part of the Treasury’s Emergency Rental Assista...

How to Become a Real Estate Investor in California

By Mike Barbanica Sunday, July 16, 2023

California homeownership rates are the second lowest in the country, according to the Public Policy Institute of California, which means many people are looking to rent rather than buy. You can realize the dream of becoming a real estate investor in California real estate in just...

Do You Have to Allow Support Animals in Your California Rental Property?

By Mike Barbanica Sunday, July 9, 2023

Did you know that there are currently around half a million service dogs working in the US?Most California landlords would prefer a pet-free home. However, when it comes to supporting animals, the issue can become a little more complicated. What are your rights as a landlord? Do ...

4 Essential Tips for First-Time Landlords in the California Bay Area

By Mike Barbanica Monday, June 26, 2023

Are you a new landlord? It's okay there are tons of others that are in the same boat as you, but the one thing you don't want to do is kick off your time as a landlord making tons of mistakes.Which is precisely why we've taken the time to create a list of tips for lan...

What to Do If Your Tenant Doesn't Pay Rent

By Mike Barbanica Monday, June 19, 2023

When COVID-19 hit, many landlords found themselves with empty pockets when it was time to begin rent collection. People stopped paying rent, but those days are long gone, even though some tenants still refuse to pay their rent.If you have tenants making late rent payments a habit...