What Can Landlords Do If Tenants Fail to Pay Rent in California?

By Mike Barbanica Tuesday, January 21, 2025

If you've been a landlord for a while, you've probably already experienced a tenant failing to pay rent at least once. This can often be stressful since you never know if a simple notice would suffice, or if they will be difficult to communicate with. There are proper pro...

Residential Rental Property Upgrades to Wow Your Tenants in 2025

By Mike Barbanica Thursday, January 9, 2025

Upgrading your rental property comes with many perks, however, are they worth the cost? The answer is yes if you take the time to plan it out. With the new year here, it might be time for you to make a few improvements to your rental property to increase its curb appeal and ...

The Best Exit Strategies for Your California Real Estate Investments

By Mike Barbanica Tuesday, January 7, 2025

Many property owners already have an exit strategy in mind before purchasing real estate. Planning ahead allows you to be ready for anything and avoid issues like tax implications. You have several real estate exit strategy options to look into, some of which may fit in better wi...

What You Need to Know Before Expanding Your Rental Portfolio

By Mike Barbanica Saturday, December 21, 2024

Growing your rental portfolio is beneficial in many ways. Aside from diversifying your investments, you will also enhance your cash flow from the rental business. However, you still need to make informed decisions to ensure success when it comes to real estate investing.Covering ...

Essential Amenities for Commercial Rental Buildings in California

By Mike Barbanica Saturday, December 7, 2024

Amenities for commercial real estate can be significantly different from residential rental properties, as businesses and companies usually use the former. An office building will need different building amenities, and having them will create a good workplace environment and attr...

Services a Property Management Company Should Offer Before You Hire Them

By Mike Barbanica Thursday, November 21, 2024

The property management company you choose will have a huge impact on the overall success of your business, which is why doing your due diligence in the hiring process is something you can't simply skip. If you don't know which services most property management companies ...

A Landlord’s Guide to the California Property Tax Rate in 2024

By Mike Barbanica Thursday, November 7, 2024

It's no secret that rental property owners have bills to pay for their real estate investment. For all the revenue that you make throughout the year, there are also those pesky expenses that play an equal part in your net operating income. Property tax is just among the numbe...

How to Finance Your Investment Property in Oakland: A Comprehensive Guide

By Mike Barbanica Monday, October 21, 2024

Investing in real estate is a lucrative venture, especially in Sun Belt areas like California where about 50% of the US population is now held and is expected to grow to 55% by 2030. You’ll have to conduct tons of research to ensure you’re making the most of your inve...

Understanding the Differences in Commercial and Residential Rental Property

By Mike Barbanica Monday, October 7, 2024

Learning about the differences between property types is essential to knowing which real estate investment would suit you best. Residential and commercial real estate are the most common types of properties, and both have significant differences that can affect how you handle ope...

Expert Tips for Brentwood, CA, Commercial Property Asset Management Success

By Mike Barbanica Thursday, September 26, 2024

You're standing on the sun-drenched sidewalk, gazing up at a gleaming office complex. The California breeze rustles through nearby olive trees as you clutch a set of keys and a stack of papers.Congratulations! You've just acquired your first commercial property in beautif...