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...

5 TOP REASONS TO COLLECT A RENTAL SECURITY DEPOSIT IN ANTIOCH, CA

By Mike Barbanica Saturday, March 28, 2020

One thing is for sure when you own a rental property in Antioch, CA – the goal is to make money. After all, you don’t intentionally invest in a piece of real estate wanting to lose money. That said, there are many ways to lose money as a landlord. For example, yo...

12 QUESTIONS TO ASK BEFORE HIRING ANTIOCH PROPERTY MANAGERS

By Mike Barbanica Monday, February 17, 2020

So, you’ve decided to round up the best Antioch property managers around and decide which one to hire to help you manage your rental property.This is great! Investing in a property management company can lessen your load and maximize your ROI all at the same time. But not a...

TOP CLEANING TIPS TO LEASE YOUR ANTIOCH RENTAL HOUSE FASTER

By Mike Barbanica Tuesday, October 22, 2019

When you place a new tenant in your Antioch, CA rental property, they’re going to expect it to be spotless on move-in day. After all, no one wants to move into a rental that looks lived in and dirty. And since these tenants pay rent and generate your profit, you owe them a ...

6 RENTAL PROPERTY UPGRADES THAT ARE A WASTE OF TIME AND MONEY

By Mike Barbanica Thursday, September 26, 2019

There’s a lot of truth behind the idea that upgrading your Antioch rental property will help you earn more money. Not to mention, prospective tenants are always on the hunt for beautiful homes to lease. But keeping upgrade costs low while upgrading your rental is harder tha...