It’s the most wonderful time of the year! After the many ups and downs that 2020 has brought our way, many of us are looking forward to relaxing at home during this holiday season –– maybe even celebrating as thi... read more >>

It’s easy to make a fair housing mistake when you’re renting out a San Mateo property, and unfortunately, those mistakes are often expensive. The laws are always changing, and in California, our fair housing laws are e... read more >>

When you decide to invest in San Mateo rental real estate, you know you’re going to face some ongoing and expected costs. There will be maintenance and repairs as well as professional property management and landscaping. You... read more >>

All Redwood City rental property owners worry about tenant damage. No one wants to walk into a property after a tenant has moved out to find large holes in the walls and the floors or broken appliances in the kitchen. Normal wear ... read more >>

Collecting rent on time is an essential element in a successful and profitable rental experience. As the property owner, you count on that rental payment to keep up with your mortgage, taxes, insurance, and other related expenses.... read more >>

California has a lot of strict laws when it comes to the landlord and tenant relationship, and security deposits are especially subject to scrutiny. There are limits to how much you can collect, for example, and you have to keep t... read more >>

Dogs and cats are typically considered pets, and you don’t have to allow them in your Redwood City rental property if you don’t want to. We often recommend it because pet-friendly properties rent faster and for more mo... read more >>

Well-maintained San Carlos rental homes don’t need to spend too much time on the market, and this is important to your bottom line. Limiting the amount of time your rental property is vacant will prove to be an important par... read more >>

Homeowners in San Mateo who are looking for a way to offset the cost of their mortgage and other housing-related expenses may be tempted to rent out rooms in their homes. It seems like everyone is doing it; look at Airbnb or VRBO ... read more >>

How Does Your Property Management Company Stack Up?Is your property management company really doing all that you need them to do? It can be hard to tell if you are new to professional property management, or haven’t had the ... read more >>