How to Evict a Tenant: A Guide for Landlords

By Danielle Wise Monday, November 1, 2021

Even with the most thorough tenant screening, it's still possible that from time to time you'll encounter a not-so-perfect renter. It's not a pleasant part of the job of being a landlord, but tenant eviction is sometimes a necessary one. If you've found yours...

Are Property Management Services Worth It? (The Answer Is Yes)

By Danielle Wise Monday, October 18, 2021

When you rent your property, you have the potential to make an impressive passive income. But it may not feel passive!When you're busy fielding calls and managing your property, you have little time. Feeling swamped with calls about a burst pipe and late payments? Struggling ...

What Is a Maintenance Coordinator, Exactly?

By Danielle Wise Monday, October 4, 2021

To keep residents happy, any real estate owner needs a dependable maintenance team. Yet, it's easy for owners and building managers to spend all their time organizing maintenance staff.That's where a maintenance coordinator comes in to play.So what is a maintenance c...

What Is Section 8 and How Does It Work?

By Danielle Wise Monday, September 20, 2021

Section 8 is a shorthand name for Section 8 of the Housing Act of 1937. It provides for tenants to be able to rent properties at fair market rates. It does so through the means of a partial rent subsidy administered to private landlords by the government.It is also known as the H...

A Simple Guide to Tenant Screening

By Danielle Wise Monday, September 6, 2021

Are you looking for a better way to find good tenants? Just as there are no perfect landlords, there also are no perfect tenants - but there are good ones out there!You need your space rented just as they need to rent the space, the situation needs to be good for both parties.&nb...

A Complete Rental Property Inspection Checklist for Landlords

By Danielle Wise Monday, August 16, 2021

Landlords aren't like most other investors, who watch stock graphs and judge companies. Their investments are with actual property — which can face real damage and have its value fall. Getting your investment regularly inspected is a way to protect yourself and it.To in...

What Is the Best Way to Collect Rent from Tenants?

By Danielle Wise Monday, August 2, 2021

It is obvious that as a landlord you wear many hats, right?When you think about it, you're the realtor, the salesperson, and the repairman. As part of your duties, you are also a debt collector since you have to collect rent from tenants.Rent collection can be a challenge for...

How to Keep It Professional When Hiring a Property Management Company

By Danielle Wise Monday, July 19, 2021

Since 2019, property rentals are up by 3.7%. With a rise in rented properties, you've probably asked yourself whether it's in your best interest to hire a property manager. A property manager will add to your team in several different ways. Not only will they he...

What Does a Property Manager Do: How Can They Help You?

By Danielle Wise Monday, July 5, 2021

Do you own an investment property in San Diego, California? You know just how beneficial investment properties can be when run smoothly and correctly. Trying to manage multiple properties at once or even one property is a big task to take on alone. There's a lot that com...

Everything to Consider When Choosing a Property Manager

By Danielle Wise Monday, June 21, 2021

Investment properties can be a great source of income, especially if you own multiple. Yet, they can also be a huge headache if you're not ready to take on the responsibilities of property management. One way to ease your troubles is by finding the right property manager...