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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Tips on Creating a Welcoming Environment for New Tenants
Creating a welcoming environment for new tenants is essential in today’s competitive rental market. As property management responsibilities grow, ensuring tenants feel at home from day one can significantly boost their satisfaction and retention. Happy tenants are more likely to renew their leases, reducing turnover and the associated costs. It’s a straightforward strategy: make a […]
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 […]
Most Common Things That Fail a Home Inspection in Los Angeles
Waiting for the results of a home inspection can be highly stressful at times. This applies to both the buyer and the seller. That being said, if you know which parts of a house fail the inspection the most frequently, you’ll be able to better prepare for the results. Furthermore, if you know which home […]