Any homeowner or landlord in Los Angeles knows the feeling — a tiny twinge of dread before opening the utility bills. It might be what you expected or worse, but it’s hardly ever better than you expected. There’s just no way around the fact that American homes consume a lot of energy, and all those […]
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Affordable Rental Property Improvements to Help Maximize Your Income
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As a residential property manager, maximizing rental income and occupancy rates often means investing in periodic improvements to your property. But how do you juggle making the right upgrades and updates, while also ensuring an overall increase to your return on investment (ROI)? No matter your geography, there are several lower-cost ways to improve a […]
Continue ReadingAwesome Lighting Designs for Modern Living
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A dilemma for many landlords is how to keep their real estate portfolio fresh and inviting, whilst keeping their costs to a minimum. Often neglected is in this process is lighting. Lighting affects the way your home, apartment, or condominium looks to future tenants. It is too easy to go for the cheapest lighting designs […]
Continue ReadingSaving Money: Glass Replacement vs Window Replacement
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As Property Managers, cutting maintenance costs is one of the most important things when it comes to managing a rental property. While big ticket maintenance expense items like plumbing, water heaters and roofing are closely scrutinized, one item is typically overlooked: glass replacement. When it comes to reducing costs, replacing or repairing the broken glass […]
Continue ReadingProperty Management Software & Tools: Let’s Get Digital!
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The state of the housing market has created a boom in the rental world. Property managers just like you can capitalize on this, but only with the right tools. From easy-to-use property management software, cloud-based solutions, tech accessories and property rental management-focused websites, you can stay ahead of the curve, fill those vacancies, retain residents […]
Continue ReadingApartment Upgrades with the Best ROI
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Apartment building upgrades are costly, but they’re often a necessity to stay competitive with brand new buildings nearby. So what are the apartment upgrades with the best ROI out there? The 2015 Renter Preferences Study by the National Multifamily Housing Council and Kingsley Associates, the largest survey of apartment renters ever, found features such as […]
Continue Reading4 Ways to Boost Apartment Resident Retention
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Keeping your top renters happy year after year might be easier thank you think. Check out this infographic on boosting resident rention.
Continue ReadingTax Exemptions for Property Managers & Landlords
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What type of tax exemptions are available for property managers? Each and every year, landlords or property managers pay more than they have to on their taxes. Why? This is in large part because they don’t maximize all of their possible exemptions. From fixes to rental properties to travel to and from homes or apartments […]
Continue ReadingDon’t Rent an Apartment. Rent a Lifestyle
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The rental market is fiercely competitive. In Los Angeles, 41 percent of residents rent versus own. According to the National Multifamily Housing Council this percentage is expected to grow with the development of multi-billion dollar projects in and around downtown Los Angeles. This trend is not unique to Los Angeles, the amount of renters in [...]
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Top 2016 Solar Renovation Trends
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Top 2016 Solar Renovation Trends Since solar energy was first considered a realistic option for homeowners, the industry has seen jaw-dropping growth. In the last ten years, we have watched the cost of installing solar panels fall by an estimated 70 percent. As the industry continues to grow, the decreased costs and competition has convinced [...]
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