by Russ Cowley | Nov 8, 2018 | Owner Education, San Ramon Property Management Education
Being an effective Landlord takes a lot of time and requires that you wear a lot of different hats—appraiser, marketer, leasing agent, background investigator, paralegal, debt collector, general contractor, and oftentimes a psychologist. Plus, there’s always the cloud...
by Russ Cowley | Nov 6, 2018 | Owner Education, San Ramon Property Management Education
Everyone has heard the horror stories about a Tenant’s pet destroying the carpet, chewing on baseboards, ripping drapes, and tearing up the landscaping. With that not so pleasant vision in mind, let’s take a look at the possible benefits of opening your rental...
by Russ Cowley | Mar 17, 2016 | Owner Education, San Ramon Property Management Education
California law requires smaller apartment buildings to have a resident manager available, and there are some issues with the duties and responsibilities that property owners require of those managers. We’re talking about small apartment buildings with between 16 and...
by Russ Cowley | Mar 8, 2016 | Owner Education, San Ramon Property Management Education
Let’s talk about the hidden costs of hiring a bad San Ramon property management company, shall we? Choosing a good property manager has an impact on the amount of income you’re able to make on your rental property. When you choose a bad San Ramon property...
by Russ Cowley | Mar 2, 2016 | Owner Education, San Ramon Property Management Education
Owning a rental property comes with risk and there are two common landlord problems that are usually talked about. Those fears are damage from tenants or pets that cost money, and extended periods of vacancy where no rent is coming in. There are ways to mitigate these...
by Russ Cowley | Feb 24, 2016 | Owner Education, San Ramon Property Management Education
Many investors ask us this question – when should I sell my rental property and upgrade to a larger building or a property with multiple units? This usually happens when a client inherits a property or there’s a period of appreciation and you have a lot of...
