What Property Owners Need to Know About California Tenant Rights

By Mike Barbanica Monday, February 13, 2023

In October 2022, California Attorney General Rob Bonta gave tenant rights a shot in the arm by releasing a consumer alert. Its purpose? To help California's 17 million tenants understand their rights and seek help if those rights are being violated.The sheer number of renters...

A Property Owner's Guide to California Property Taxes

By Mike Barbanica Monday, February 6, 2023

Knowing the high price of California real estate, it might surprise most people to know that California property taxes are below the national average.As a real estate investor, of course, you consider the price of a property. But it's important to pay attention to additional ...

The Complete Guide to Reducing Rental Property Maintenance Costs

By Mike Barbanica Tuesday, January 24, 2023

It could cost you as much as $1,000 to paint a room in your rental properties. With costs rising due to inflation, controlling rental property maintenance costs is essential. Why spend more than you must?You can get a handle on several rental property maintenance costs in several...

How to Pick Tenant Screening Services: Everything You Need to Know

By Mike Barbanica Tuesday, January 17, 2023

Did you know that there are over 300,000 property management companies throughout America?If you want to make owning rental property stress-free, then teaming up with a property management business can save you loads of time. One of the best tasks they offer is tenant screening. ...

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 ...