Tenant not paying rent? What’s next from professional property management in Santa Clarita
When you have a tenant not paying rent, it’s important to act quickly in order to minimize the amount of time and money you lose on that resident. Learning how to properly evict a tenant can be difficult because the laws are specific, and even one mistake will set you back in the process and…
Read MoreWhat Is a 1031 Exchange? Santa Clarita Real Estate Investing
On this Santa Clarita property management blog, we are talking to Ken Harris, who is a commercial sales representative from First American Exchange Company. We’re discussing an interesting tax and investment tool, and asking him – what is a 1031 exchange? Definition of a 1031 Exchange A 1031 exchange is a tax shelter for the…
Read MoreAffordable Solutions for Rental Maintenance Nightmares in Santa Clarita, Ca
Maintenance nightmares are things every property owner and landlord wants to avoid. Today, we are talking to Craig, our maintenance director, about the subject of maintenance nightmares. This can be one of the biggest things that impedes your return on investment. We have a story and some tips to help you with rental maintenance. Reducing…
Read MoreProblems and Pitfalls of Self Managing Your Santa Clarita Rental Home
Larry the Landlord decided to rent out his own property instead of using RPM Executives Because Larry decided to rent out his own property, his advertising ad was hijacked by a Nigerian hacker. Because his advertising ad was hijacked by a Nigerian hacker, his home got rented to an unemployed coal miner from West Virginia.…
Read MoreAvoiding Costly Repairs With Routine Rental Inspections in Santa Clarita, Ca
The best way to avoid costly repairs is through routine rental inspections. You need to stay on top of the attention and the repairs that your property needs. Today, we are talking to Craig, our maintenance director, about how to reduce rental costs through regular inspections. This is a hot topic when you’re renting a…
Read MoreSanta Clarita Property Management How-To: Tenant Screening
Once you have successfully marketed and advertised your property and you have people interested in renting it, you need to know how to screen a tenant. The process of tenant screening needs to be detailed and consistent. Fair housing laws require you to treat every applicant the same. Put a process in writing, as well…
Read MoreWhat Does a Good Property Manager Do in Santa Clarita?
Smart investors know that working with a professional Santa Clarita property management company can increase the return you earn on your investment and drive down the expenses associated with your rental property and the potential for mistakes. However, many new landlords want to know: what does a property manager do? Today, we’re sharing a few…
Read MoreShould I Rent My Santa Clarita Home? Professional Property Management Advice
There are some excellent reasons to rent out your home. If you’ve had it on the sales market, but you can’t seem to sell it, or you’re relocating for work and you’re not sure when or if you’ll be back to the area, renting out your property can be a great way to maintain the…
Read MoreLandlord’s Move-Out Checklist – Best Tips for Santa Clarita Property Management
The tenant move-out inspection is an important part of maintaining your investment property and deciding whether or not the full security deposit will be returned to the tenant. Today, we’re talking to RPM’s maintenance director, and we’re asking a few questions about these inspections. Q: What does the tenant and landlord move out inspection entail?…
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