Property Management Blog

Being a successful landlord means knowing what to do and when to do it. One of the most important ways to set yourself up for success is by assembling a reliable and reputable team of people to help you. Today, we’re talking about who should be included in that team....

Regular inspections are important to the maintenance and management of your rental property. Whether you are driving by the property to see how it looks from the outside or scheduling a time with the resident to enter the home and do a detailed inspection, you need to...

Today, we are talking about the state of the California drought and what these current conditions mean for property owners and their residents. This past summer, I went up to Portland. When I crossed over the bridge at Lake Shasta, rather than it being full of water,...

Today on our blog we are talking about the differences between professional property management and owner self-management. Can a property owner get his own residents? Absolutely. But you have to consider which properties the best residents are looking for. Residents...

There are a number of things to look for when you’re choosing a property manager, and today we are going to list the five most important things that will ensure you’ve got the best property manager for your rental home. Communication Communication is critical. You...

Finding residents who will take care of your property is very important to all landlords. The most important thing you can do to find the best residents is to qualify them. You cannot do that enough. It’s essential that you do your homework if you want to ensure that...

Today we are talking about the dangers of online advertising scams, which unfortunately are happening in a number of places. We have seen them on Craigslist, Trulia and Zillow. These online methods for advertising your rental property are wonderful, but they can have...

Today we are talking about accounting practices involved in property management, and what you can expect from a property management company such as PURE Property Management We have a secure, web based accounting system that is approved by the Department of Real Estate...

Many accidental landlords, or people who have inherited property, often wonder if they should rent the place out and keep it as an investment, or sell the house. There are financial pros and cons to each, and one of the first things you should do is talk to your tax...