Should You Allow Pets in a Rental Property?

By Mike Barbanica Monday, December 5, 2022

America is a nation of animal lovers. With more people than ever owning pets and more than 65% of the younger population living in rental accommodations, there's a significant crossover between those two groups.But many landlords in the California Bay area are wondering ...

A Brief Guide to Rental Portfolio Management

By Mike Barbanica Thursday, November 24, 2022

As the US housing shortage continues, rents continue to skyrocket, rising by as much as 31% when compared to 2021. At the same time, the pandemic-driven home-buying frenzy is starting to ebb.If you've got some cash you want to invest, these factors make now a good time to buy...

What is Turnkey Property Management?

By Mike Barbanica Thursday, November 17, 2022

Diversify your portfolio. You’ve probably heard that before a million times. But how do you do it?One way is with an investment in real estate. But that also requires a hands-on approach.Or does it? If you choose a turnkey property management company, you can make your life...

How to Get the Most Out of Your Tenant Placement Services

By Mike Barbanica Thursday, November 10, 2022

When many people buy their first rental property, they do it with the intention of eventually creating a passive income source. It's even a plausible investment strategy. People require homes and many of them aren't in a position to buy one yet.Plus, individual owners mak...

A Small Investment Can Get You Started Becoming a Landlord

By Mike Barbanica Thursday, November 3, 2022

Did you know that there are nearly 20 million rental properties in the US alone? Becoming a landlord offers excellent opportunities and can become a lucrative business for you. The best part is a small investment is all you need to get started. With some initial capital...

A Landlord's Guide to the California Property Tax Rate

By Mike Barbanica Monday, October 24, 2022

45.14% of California homes are renters. The median rental rate for California renters is up at a record high of $1,614. Only around 4% of all rental properties available in California remain unrented. This is all good news for a property owner of rental property.As a successful p...

The Pros and Cons of Online Rent Collection for Landlords

By Mike Barbanica Monday, October 17, 2022

About 82% of Americans are now using online payments. Daily work management is increasingly being done online thanks to ongoing technological advancements. And rent collection has not been left behind.As a landlord, several factors could make using an online billing service advan...

Pets in a Rental Property: Fact vs. Fiction

By Mike Barbanica Monday, October 10, 2022

There are over 2,650 new renters every day in the U.S. alone. If you're finding that your rental property is standing open and you just can't find renters, you might need to make some changes.Location and price will always be the main deciding factors for prospective...

A Guide to California Tenant Laws for Property Owners

By Mike Barbanica Monday, October 3, 2022

The California Bay Area sure is a great place to live and own a rental property. But the last couple of years have been challenging for tenants and landlords alike. The Public Policy Institute of California suggests that around 1.5 million Californian renters are behind on their ...

Why Is Tenant Screening Extremely Important?

By Mike Barbanica Monday, September 26, 2022

Tenant screening is an essential part of the rental process for every landlord. There are over 48 million potential tenants in the US, so it’s important to know who you’re letting into your property.Some tenants will be great while others will be terrible fits for you...