6 Common Tenant Screening Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

By Mike Barbanica Tuesday, January 10, 2023

Are you aware that there are more than 20 million rental properties across America?Owning a rental property can allow you to generate a huge income, but there are many expenses that you need to be mindful of in order to minimize them. Finding high-quality renters will ensure that...

Top 5 Benefits of Hiring Property Management Services for Landlords

By Mike Barbanica Tuesday, January 3, 2023

Do you feel in over your head with your rental property?As a property owner, you know how busy you get with managing your rental properties. Whether you've got a single rental property to bring in extra cash or you've made being a landlord your full-time gig, it's eas...

A Quick Guide to Rent Collection for Landlords

By Mike Barbanica Monday, December 26, 2022

Around 36% of households live in rental properties. Landlords love this statistic because they rely on tenants for their rental properties. But having tenants is only one crucial aspect of managing your rental properties. Another vital aspect is rent collection. Landlor...

4 Benefits of Working With a Property Management Company

By Mike Barbanica Monday, December 19, 2022

In a survey, 90.3% of millennials said they would pay more in rent for better amenities and technology. While it is possible to manage your own properties, it's much more difficult.People waste a lot of time and energy on tasks that someone else could do more efficiently.&nbs...

How to Become a Section 8 Landlord

By Mike Barbanica Monday, December 12, 2022

Do you find that fewer and fewer people can afford your monthly rental fee? One way to fill your vacancies and still receive a suitable monthly income is by making your property part of the Section 8 program. You may have heard a little about the program, but you need more to fe...

Should You Allow Pets in a Rental Property?

By Mike Barbanica Monday, December 5, 2022

America is a nation of animal lovers. With more people than ever owning pets and more than 65% of the younger population living in rental accommodations, there's a significant crossover between those two groups.But many landlords in the California Bay area are wondering ...

A Brief Guide to Rental Portfolio Management

By Mike Barbanica Thursday, November 24, 2022

As the US housing shortage continues, rents continue to skyrocket, rising by as much as 31% when compared to 2021. At the same time, the pandemic-driven home-buying frenzy is starting to ebb.If you've got some cash you want to invest, these factors make now a good time to buy...

What is Turnkey Property Management?

By Mike Barbanica Thursday, November 17, 2022

Diversify your portfolio. You’ve probably heard that before a million times. But how do you do it?One way is with an investment in real estate. But that also requires a hands-on approach.Or does it? If you choose a turnkey property management company, you can make your life...

How to Get the Most Out of Your Tenant Placement Services

By Mike Barbanica Thursday, November 10, 2022

When many people buy their first rental property, they do it with the intention of eventually creating a passive income source. It's even a plausible investment strategy. People require homes and many of them aren't in a position to buy one yet.Plus, individual owners mak...

A Small Investment Can Get You Started Becoming a Landlord

By Mike Barbanica Thursday, November 3, 2022

Did you know that there are nearly 20 million rental properties in the US alone? Becoming a landlord offers excellent opportunities and can become a lucrative business for you. The best part is a small investment is all you need to get started. With some initial capital...