Originally Published in Forbes on May 23rd, 2024 by David Crown I was in a meeting with our team leaders this week when someone mentioned that we were bringing back an old weekly newsletter that promotes and celebrates one employee whose work stood out during the week. The last author of the newsletter was one […]
Property Management
East Coast vs. West Coast Rentals: A Property Investor’s Guide
by Brandon Parker Starting real estate investing is thrilling but can be a lot to take in, especially when looking at the East Coast vs. West Coast. Each area has its pros and cons, like population density, job opportunities, potential rental income, and tax implications. Knowing these differences helps you succeed, get the most from […]
Mistakes Experienced Landlords Often Make
by Jivko Stefanov Mistakes Experienced Landlords Often Make While it may sound easy to be a landlord (you just have to buy a home, renovate and put it up for rent, right?), managing a property takes the mindset of a business person. You can become an overnight success, or you may flop hard even before […]
Navigating Legal Issues With Your Property
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 […]
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 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 […]