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…

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…

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.…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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?…