In the summer months, the phone lines are silent as tenants are off to the beach, community pool or visiting family and friends while soaking up all the warm weather. And if a problem arises, it may not be a problem for tenants to skip town in search of some outdoor adventures. Unfortunately, winter months […]

Are you having trouble renting your apartments or selling your house? Real estate experts know that staging a home the right way is the key to selling it quickly. Make it more attractive to potential buyers by staging it for the season. Real estate agents and owners alike must view the house as a product […]

The search for high quality, stable tenants can seem daunting. There is no shortage of tips for a DIY approach to property management of which this post with help you with, however there is no beating the avenues an industry professional can take to promote your property. Here are a few reasons to hire a […]

A property manager’s top concern is security. Entry into a building or an individual room or apartment within the building must be controlled in a way that is practical and that gives the right access to the right people. With resident turnover, access to an apartment building becomes complicated. Fortunately, there are multiple options when […]

In the world of real estate, first impressions are everything. Any experienced realtor or property manager will tell you that the condition of a property’s exterior is crucial and poor outdoor aesthetics heavily influence a renter’s ultimate decision. Don’t let this happen to you! Turn your rental home into the belle of the block with […]

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

People who are looking for a new apartment or house to call home often base their choices on which amenities are included. These days, the most popular amenities tend to be geared toward the millennial generation, which generally includes individuals in their 20s and early 30s. Landlords can increase their property’s curb appeal and command […]

Happy New Year!  And with every New Year, the State of California bestows upon us a brand new set of laws for property managers and rental property owners.  The new 2014 laws are a mix of good and bad news for landlords and I have included the most relevant (IMHO) with links below. AB 10 […]

Property management involves much more than just collecting rent and paying taxes. It encompasses maintenance and repairs, upkeep and beautification, and tenant relationship management. Maintenance and improvements are necessary to protect the value of the property, while other duties include advertising vacancies and showing properties, screening tenant applicants, handling bookkeeping and recordkeeping, and dealing with […]

Property Management 2.0 is pleased to welcome Beth C. as our guest blogger this week. Beth works with leading industry experts, writing articles about the home improvement and maintenance sector.  Her article touches on something many landlords, property managers and owners seldom think about: preparing A/C units for the coming fall and winter months.  Have […]