Quality Pleasanton Rental Properties Sometimes Get Pests: How to Deal with Them
By Russ Cowley Thursday, December 29, 2022
Ants and bugs will happen, even when you’re renting out a beautiful and well-maintained home in Pleasanton or the surrounding cities. Occasionally, a rat or a squirrel will take up residence in some unreachable place, and your residents will ask for help.Who is responsible ...
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Defining Normal Wear and Tear as It Relates to Returning Your Tenant’s Security Deposit | Pleasant...
By Russ Cowley Thursday, December 22, 2022
Moving a resident out of your property is not as easy as accepting the keys and preparing the home for your next resident. There are a lot of details to manage and questions to navigate, particularly when we talk about the security deposit return and how to hold those departing r...
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How Do You Increase Rent in Pleasanton, CA Without Losing Quality Residents?
By Russ Cowley Thursday, November 24, 2022
If the market value of rents in Pleasanton increases, you can raise your rent when you renew the lease term. As a best practice, you should always increase rent if the market will allow you to, even if it’s a very small increase. Your operating expenses increase every year...
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What to Know Before Buying a Pleasanton Rental Property as a Real Estate Investment
By Russ Cowley Thursday, July 21, 2022
Buying a Pleasanton rental property as a real estate investment is a great idea when you’re growing a portfolio or establishing the foundation needed for long term wealth, but here’s an important truth that you need to consider: You’re not going to make any mon...
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Buying a Fixer-Upper Home as a Pleasanton Rental Property?
By Russ Cowley Thursday, July 14, 2022
Imagine you find yourself looking at a Pleasanton rental property that has a lot of investment potential. The location is ideal for the residents that you hope to attract, and the asking price is within your budget. All the usual boxes that make it a good investment are checked...
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Dangers of Online-Only Property Management Companies to Rental Owners in Pleasanton
By Russ Cowley Thursday, July 7, 2022
Many services can be done virtually these days, and in many industries, that’s a benefit which leads to efficiency and productivity. The COVID pandemic has pushed more people into the virtual space, and while much of what we do as property managers is digital, we still str...
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How Do You Get Your Pleasanton Investment Property Rented Quickly?
By Russ Cowley Thursday, June 16, 2022
Long vacancies can be a disaster for real estate investors. If your property isn’t rented within weeks or even days of hitting the Pleasanton rental market, you’re looking at a loss that equals thousands of dollars. A vacancy that goes on for months will cost you ov...
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Custom Clauses To Add to a Tenant's Lease Agreement | Continuing Education for Pleasanton Landlords
By Russ Cowley Thursday, May 26, 2022
A lease agreement is meant to protect you, your Pleasanton rental property, and your residents. It has to be detailed, it has to be thorough, and it has to cover all the legal disclosures and requirements that reflect California’s strict rental laws. At Advantage Pro...
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What Should You Include in Your Tenant’s Lease Agreement? | Pleasanton Landlord Education
By Russ Cowley Thursday, May 12, 2022
Once you’ve approved qualified tenants for your rental property, it’s time to collect the move-in funds and sign the lease agreement. What kind of information do you need to include in your lease? Where do you even start? We’ve put together a roadmap...
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Are You Getting All the Tax Deductions for Your Pleasanton Rental Property
By Russ Cowley Sunday, April 10, 2022
Owning rental property in California is popular for many reasons, including the number of tax exemptions available. Every year, real estate investors shortchange themselves on their tax returns because they do not claim their rightful tax exemptions. This blog will outline seve...
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