Can a Tenant Have a Support Animal in My California Rental Property?

By Mike Barbanica Thursday, March 3, 2022

We can all agree that animals are dependable and are there for us when we need them. In fact, did you know that over 200,000 people live with an emotional support animal in the United States?As a landlord who owns California rental property, it's easy to feel overwhelmed...

HOW TO TACKLE RENTAL PROPERTY ROOF DAMAGE AND REPAIR

By Mike Barbanica Tuesday, June 15, 2021

The roof on your Antioch investment property keeps your rental looking nice and your property value up. Plus, it keeps your tenants safe from the elements. In fact, it’s your legal responsibility to make sure your tenants have a habitable place to live. In other words, your...

ESSENTIAL TOOLS EVERY LANDLORD IN ANTIOCH SHOULD HAVE

By Mike Barbanica Thursday, April 1, 2021

This is especially true for property owners in Antioch, CA. Rental property issues cannot be avoided. However, preparing for emergencies can, at the very least, reduce a lot of hassles.If you want to make sure you’re ready to tackle any problem that comes your way, keep rea...

5 REASONS YOUR TENANT CAN LEGITIMATELY SUE YOU

By Mike Barbanica Friday, February 26, 2021

Whether you have one tenant in Concord or many, there are plenty of perks to being a landlord. For starters, you are able to earn and enjoy passive income every month. If you’ve been successful with one tenant, you can expand your rental property business and buil...

8 REASONS WHY YOU SHOULDN’T SELF-MANAGE YOUR RENTAL PROPERTY

By Mike Barbanica Monday, December 14, 2020

Owning an Antioch, CA rental property offers you the opportunity to generate a lot of extra income. That said, owning a rental property also comes with a lot of responsibility. The amount of time and effort that goes into self-managing an investment property is often underestimat...

11 MOST COMMON DO IT YOURSELF RENTAL PROPERTY REPAIRS IN ANTIOCH

By Mike Barbanica Monday, November 30, 2020

When it comes to being a landlord, know this: rental property repairs in Antioch are a big deal. Unfortunately, 45% of property owners in the US feel that emergency repairs and preventative maintenance are their top source of stress.This is no surprise though. Owning a renta...

THE PERFECT BALANCE: WHEN TO INSPECT YOUR RENTAL PROPERTY

By Mike Barbanica Wednesday, September 30, 2020

Routinely inspecting your Antioch, CA rental property is vital to your success as a landlord. After all, a close inspection of your rental can reveal seemingly insignificant problems, which if left unattended, could end up becoming very costly. It also helps you keep tabs on your...

12 THINGS YOU’LL WISH YOU KNEW BEFORE INVESTING IN A RENTAL PROPERTY

By Mike Barbanica Tuesday, August 25, 2020

WHAT TO KNOW BEFORE INVESTING IN A RENTAL PROPERTY Investing in a rental property is not just a trend that will come and go, especially in Antioch, California. In fact, in Antioch, 40% of the population are renters. Not to mention, the average market rent is $3,138 per month...

WHAT DOES A PROPERTY MANAGEMENT COMPANY DO? (7 BENEFITS)

By Mike Barbanica Friday, July 31, 2020

There’s a lot more to being a landlord than most people think. After all, you don’t just buy an investment property, place tenants, and start collecting rent. You have to draft lease agreements, handle maintenance requests, perform inspections, and so much more.But th...

SHOULD I ALLOW RENTERS IN ANTIOCH TO USE A COSIGNER?

By Mike Barbanica Monday, June 29, 2020

PROS AND CONS OF COSIGNERS WITH RENTERS IN ANTIOCH When it comes to finding renters in Antioch, you might sift through a lot of duds and deal breakers. Then, you find a standout potential tenant with a catch – they want or need to use a cosigner.As a landlord, you might won...