This article was published in Forbes on April 30th, 2024. Over the course of my 30 years in property management throughout the Los Angeles area, I’ve seen plenty of tenant-landlord relationships turn sour and end up in the courtroom. We’ve had luxury properties turned into party houses by reckless tenants. We’ve had other tenants hold onto thousands […]
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Six Tips for Collecting Feedback from Renters
A key part of operating a successful rental business is to understand your demographic. This means analyzing the competition, collecting feedback, and making ongoing improvements. Maybe your rental unit isn’t doing so well or a multi-family home is leaking money, every business will run into problems. The million-dollar question is… why? To answer this question, […]
7 Types of Notices Every Landlord and Property Manager Should Know
Being a landlord or a property manager in the San Fernando Valley is not the easiest job in the world. You need to learn how the process work if you want to succeed in this job. You need to learn how to handle tenants and different types of notices to issue your tenant when they are […]
7 Tips for Low Maintenance Yards At Rental Properties
By Alex Capozzolo There’s nothing passive about owning rental property, but that doesn’t mean you want to spend all your time and money maintaining the yards. Luckily, the mild climate of metro Los Angeles allows you to create a set-it-and-forget-it kind of yard. We’re talking about a yard that will look good and attract […]
Effective Strategies for Aging-in-Place in Rental Properties
Aging in place is becoming an essential consideration for many, especially as the population ages. It refers to the ability of people to live in their own homes and communities safely, independently, and comfortably, regardless of age, income, or ability level. Implementing effective strategies for aging-in-place in rental properties presents unique challenges. Many older […]
How to Renovate Tenant-Occupied Properties
How to Renovate Tenant-Occupied Properties Renovating your investment property is a great way to boost its value and make the space look better. But what if you have a tenant living in the apartment you want to renovate? Well, that certainly complicated things a little. Even though you own the property, the tenant who rents […]