Home Insurance Checklist for the New Homeowner There are many factors that can affect the type, cost and availability of homeowners insurance that you can get. Before you buy a new home as an investment property or for personal use,  follow this home insurance checklist and understand how the resulting insurance quote may be affected. […]

Checklist: Hiring a Window and Door Contractor The doors and windows of your apartment building or home are some of its most important features. They not only need to look good, but they need to be fitted properly to protect the tenants from the elements and unwanted guests. When you need to have doors and/or […]

Now that winter has arrived,  it is crucial that a landlord or property management company ensures the community swimming pool is protected while not in use.  Our local swimming pool contractors provided a few tips to help save property owners time, hassle and money: Start winterizing your pool early It is a smart idea to get an early start […]

Sooner or later it’s bound to happen. Previous tenants move out and you find new tenants who want to move in. However, before they can do so, it’s up to you to make sure that your property is ready for them. Not sure where to start?  Here are few simple tips for DIY landlords: Think […]

Good morning, Multifamily!  Please welcome guest blogger, Jessica Kyriakos, to the Property Management 2.0 Blog!  Have a prosperous week, _Trevor   Easy Rental Property Upgrades The rental property market can be very competitive. Sometimes you need to make upgrades to keep your current tenants happy and attract new ones. When you don’t have a large […]

The adage “location, location, location” is still somewhat true in real estate, but many a realtor will tell you that curb appeal has equal influence on buyers’ perceptions of value. Whether you’re trying to draw in more tenants or you intend to offer the property for sale, there are several upgrades and renovations that, dollar […]

As a rental property manager or owner, you’re probably aware there are many pet lovers who are in the market for rentals that offer pet-friendly policies. According to a recent Apartments.com survey, 75 percent of renters in the United States are pet owners, so rental properties with flexible pet-friendly options definitely top the list when […]

Awesome Infographic pitting the Do-It-Yourself Landlord against the Landlord-With-the-Property-Management-Company. Happy Friday! _Trevor Courtesy of: AllPropertyManagement.com

The Los Angeles Times recently posted an article about a California landlord who imposed a blanket ban on smoking in all 2000 of their apartment units (13 buildings in total).  The ban extends to all common areas as well, requiring tenants to  smoke across the street if they need to light up.  The full article […]

**UPDATE: I have added names and links to the specific California landlord laws discussed below**  With every New Year comes a new set of laws and regulations for landlords and property managers.  Below is a short list of what we consider to be some of the most important statutes that will affect the multifamily industry […]