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Blog Post Self-Managing vs. Hiring a Professional Bay Area Property Manager
By Roger D. Eagleton - Friday, August 2, 2019

Self-Managing vs. Hiring a Professional Bay Area Property Manager

When you’re trying to decide whether you want to manage your own rental property or leave it to a professional San Carlos management company, you have several things to consider. Obviously, there are pros and cons to both options.Today, we’re going to take a look at w...
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Blog Post Signs you Need to Fire your Property Manager
By Roger D. Eagleton - Friday, July 5, 2019

Signs you Need to Fire your Property Manager

Unfortunately, in all relationships, things change.Sometimes, they change for the better, which is great. But sometimes, they change for the worse, and that’s when action is required.The relationship you have with your San Mateo property management company is no different. ...
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Blog Post Short Term vs. Long Term Lease – What is the Difference in Northern California?
By Roger D. Eagleton - Friday, February 22, 2019

Short Term vs. Long Term Lease – What is the Difference in Northern California?

If you’re thinking about a short term vs. long term lease, you need to understand the risks and benefits of both. Typically, short term rentals are for things like Airbnb or Vacation Rental by Owner. They are basically a few weeks to a few months in length, versus a long t...
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Blog Post Best Ways to Market Rental Property for the Highest ROI in Northern California
By Roger D. Eagleton - Wednesday, January 23, 2019

Best Ways to Market Rental Property for the Highest ROI in Northern California

Having a professional advertising campaign is the only way to go when it comes to marketing your rental property. We see a lot of homemade advertisements with photos that were shot on a camera phone or a handheld camera. Descriptions are lacking in detail, and there’s a fai...
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Blog Post Property Management Education – Do You Need Insurance for Your Asset?
By Roger D. Eagleton - Friday, December 21, 2018

Property Management Education – Do You Need Insurance for Your Asset?

As a landlord, you need insurance for your rental property, and the higher the limits and policy amounts, the better.Rental Property InsuranceYou need a landlord’s insurance policy, which is an umbrella type policy that will cover you for liability and protect you if the te...
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Blog Post Common Mistakes Landlords Make that Can Cost Them Money in Northern California
By Roger D. Eagleton - Friday, November 23, 2018

Common Mistakes Landlords Make that Can Cost Them Money in Northern California

Among the top and most common mistakes landlords make is rushing the process. Yes, it is painful when your rental property sits vacant, and yes it is painful when you have to evict tenant. It’s painful when you have to do repairs on the property. But, if you take your time ...
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Blog Post Property Management Duties and Responsibilities & Its Benefits
By Roger D. Eagleton - Tuesday, October 23, 2018

Property Management Duties and Responsibilities & Its Benefits

Personally, I like to think that the benefits of working with a professional property management company are that you have peace of mind.Owning a rental property, especially in the Bay area, can be time consuming. It can also be a huge liability, and it can impact your overall ps...
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Blog Post Why It’s Important to Pay Attention to Rental Property Income in Northern California
By Roger D. Eagleton - Tuesday, September 25, 2018

Why It’s Important to Pay Attention to Rental Property Income in Northern California

In today’s environment, we’re seeing that the rental market is undergoing a bit of a contraction. Part of this is due to some of the trends in the overall rental market. It’s a good example of why it helps to have a finger on the pulse of the market. We do this ...
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Blog Post How Often Should a Property Inspection Happen in California?
By Roger D. Eagleton - Tuesday, August 28, 2018

How Often Should a Property Inspection Happen in California?

A property inspection takes place every six months in our world. A great property manager will stay consistent with inspections to ensure properties are well maintained. This is the maximum amount of time we feel comfortable not having a set of eyes and ears on the property. Most...
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Blog Post How Do Real Estate Referrals Work in Property Management?
By Roger D. Eagleton - Tuesday, June 12, 2018

How Do Real Estate Referrals Work in Property Management?

Real estate referrals are available to agents who might consider referring clients to us for any property management needs. In today’s environment, especially in the California bay area, there are a lot of rules and regulations you need to be aware of that you don’t h...
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