Southern California Property Management Blog

How Much Should You Raise the Rent?

When a lease is two months away from expiring, you should start thinking about whether or not you should to raise the rent. Deciding how much the new rent should be is always a hard call to make. Maki...

Rental Properties and Marijuana

Today, the Associated Press, came out with an unsurprising story. The headline reads, "Marijuana use by US college students up, highest in 35 years." According to the story, nearly half of f...

Should You Do a Tenant Occupied Inspection?

It's been about six months since your tenant moved in. The rent comes in on time every single month, and you think to yourself, "life is good." In reality, you have no idea what you...

4 Things To Know When Screening a Tenant

 Screening and selecting a tenant for your rental property is the MOST important step in renting out your home.   Think about it.  What do you worry about most when it comes t...

The Dangers of Marketing Your Rental Property Online

 These days, it is common knowledge that the best way to market your rental property is online.  Gone are the days of having to call your local newspaper to list your property for rent. &nbs...