Southern California Property Management Blog

Is It Becoming More Expensive To Be a Landlord?

Is It Getting More Expensive to Be a Landlord? I was recently going over some numbers, and it hit me—being a landlord in California is starting to feel like an expensive hobby. But is it really ...

New Security Deposit Limits For California Landlords

California Security Deposits: Understanding the New Law Effective July 1, 2024As a landlord or tenant in California, one common question is how much can be collected as a security deposit. Traditional...

Why Is It So Hard To Get Insurance In California?

BackgroundIn this video, Sam reviews why the current insurance market in California is facing significant challenges. Owners are facing cancellation notices and it is extremely difficult to find new ...

Are Home Warranties Good For Landlords?

Maintenance is one of the biggest headaches when it comes to owning rental property. In this video, Sam talks about why opting for a home warranty company might not be the best choice. He also gives s...

What is the Cost of a "Budget" Property Manager?

Case StudyWe just got a phone call from a prospective client who had been with a budget property manager for 10 years. It was an interesting case study because, while this client had saved some money ...

California Attorney General's Misleading Video

CA Attorney General, Rob Bonta, just had a press release about the Tenant Protection Act. In this video, we dive into the details and talk about how it affects CA landlords.

3 Significant New Laws for California Landlords in 2024

It’s a new year and with it comes a variety of new landlord/tenant laws that California landlords must get up to speed on quickly and begin complying with.The purpose of this article is to addre...

6 Tips For Renting Out The Family Home

What Type of Person is a Landlord?What do most people think of when they picture the landlord of a single family rental property?A faceless corporation with complete detachment from the property?A wea...

Changes to the California Tenant Protection Act

The California Tenant Protection Act of 2019 (TPA) continues to be largely unknown to many California landlords of single-family and small multi-family properties.The TPA was originally passed in 2019...

The Vendor Value Triangle

What Every Rental Property Owner WantsYour phone rings and it’s your property manager calling.“Oh no, this can’t be good” you think to yourself (yes, we know how you feel when ...