Disaster Preparation for Landlords: Floods and Flooding Disaster Preparation for Landlords:  How solid is your Flood Plan?  What steps have you, the landlord, or your property management company taken to reduce flood risk and mitigate flood water damage to your investment properties?  We have included a few tips below that we use at our properties […]

You do your best to make your apartment community a safe and livable space. Don’t let vandals ruin all of your hard work. Here’s what you should know about today’s vandalism and how you can prevent vandalism in your neck of the woods. Location, Location, Location According to a report by the Urban Institute Justice […]

Many property owners are making the lucrative decision to rent out their houses in today’s market, but opening yourself up to a new income also means opening yourself to liability issues. Buying a rental property can be one of the most lucrative investments you make if marketed appropriately, but there are safeguards you need to […]

Are you looking for a way to give your rental property a competitive edge? Instead of investing in kitchens and baths, which may have already been upgraded, why not address the outdoor living space? A home with a comfortable and inviting outdoor living space will draw the attention of potential tenants who are driving by […]

If you’ve recently watched HGTV, you may have gotten the urge the remodel your rental property. Or perhaps your commercial property is a bit dated and needs a facelift. Either way, major renovations are often much more difficult than they appear on television and far from cheap once everything is said and done. Before forking […]

Los Angeles Times article regarding the growing trend of first time landlords in Los Angeles.

California Assembly Bill 1020: Swimming Pools – Effective January 1st, 2010. This bill is basically California’s answer to the Federal Virginia Grahame law that was passed late 2008. The new bill makes it a state law that landlords and owners install anti-entrapment devices on all public pools, new or old.