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Should you make your property a short-term rental or a long-term rental? Let's compare short-term rental vs. long-term rental properties.

How can you determine the fair market rate for a rental property? In this blog we'll look at this FAQ as well as several others.

In this week's landlord FAQ blog, we look at how landlords should handle tenant maintenance requests and keeping their rental up to code.

How should landlords best handle tenant security deposits? How can they deal with repeated lease violators? Let's answer your questions.

How can you, a landlord, raise rent in California? What are best practices for CA raising rent? Let's look at how to raise rent in California.

Is the money handled by your property manager covered by FDIC insurance? Let's examine how FDIC can protect a property trust account.

How can you find good tenants for your rental property? Let's explore how to find good tenants and how to attract them to your properties.

How can you handle tenants who are consistently behind on rent? Here are some tips to how to negotiate with tenants on late rent payments.

How should you evict a tenant in California? Join us as we walk through the step-by-step California eviction process.

What happens when a tenant appeals an eviction? Let's look at what landlords can expect and how to handle eviction appeals.

How can you handle a tenant not paying rent? How can you learn CA legal rental rules? We answer these questions in today's blog.

How can you best handle tenant maintenance requests? Learn some key tips to keep your tenants happy and your properties safe.

Emotional support animals and renting: Is it OK for tenants to do? Plus, let's look at how to advertise a rental property.

What causes landlord-tenant disputes? How can landlords handle noisy or disruptive tenants? We answer these questions in this blog.

Are landlords or tenants more responsible for unpaid utility bills? Let's dissect what happens when utility bills don't get paid.

What's the difference between a good property manager and a bad one? Among others: Working with a good property manager can save you money.

If you're a landlord, should you offer a lease incentive? Let's look at types of lease incentives and whether they're worth it.

How can you find the best tenant for your rental? Let's look at all the ways of how to find good tenants for your properties.

Sometimes your rental property manager just doesn't work out. Here's how to fire your property manager (and maybe find a better one).

Learn why it's important you track all property expenses and income for your rental. Here are 10 tips for tracking rental property expenses.

How much does it cost to rent a home in San Diego? How much should you rent your apartment for? Let's dissect the average rent in San Diego.

What makes a good rental property to invest in? Read this guide to learn how to choose a good rental property to rent out.

How can you rent out your house and start making passive income? Follow these 10 steps to renting a house for the first time.

What is a tenant ledger? Why is a tenant ledger important? Let's look at why you should be keeping a proper tenant ledger today.

What is renter's insurance? What does it cover, and importantly, what does it not cover? Let's look at what renter's insurance won't cover.

Under California law, is the tenant or landlord responsible for plumbing issues like clogged drains? Discover the intricacies of property maintenance responsibilities and learn how to navigate common plumbing problems

How does Section 8 work for landlords? We'll examine Section 8, its requirements, and whether Section 8 for landlords is a smart idea.

Do you need insurance for a rental property? What types of rental property insurance exist? Let's go through rental insurance and explain.

What sort of rental insurance do you need as a commercial landlord? Let's examine rental insurance for a commercial property in California.

Not all property managers are created equal. What sets a good property manager, or the best property managers, apart from bad ones?

California has some of the nation's strongest rent control laws. So how much can a landlord raise rent in California?

When is a tenant responsible for repairs? Most repair responsibility falls on the landlord, but let's examine tenant responsibilities, too.

How do California's eviction laws about "just cause" eviction affect your property? We break down just cause eviction and your obligations.

What are the benefits of using a property manager to rent your home? Let's look at some of the many benefits of property management.

How can you rent out your house? Learning how to rent a house can be intimidating, so read our guide before you start renting your home.

Learn more about on what can a landlord deduct from a security deposit

How much can I rent my house for? This is one of the questions most rental property investors ask and probably one that requires a great deal of thought. Setting a price for your rental is never easy, especially if you’re new in the business.

Periodic property inspections play a crucial role in your business, since you won’t want to miss anything during your visits. Admittedly, this is easier said than done, so you should have a landlord inspection checklist to remind you of the things you need to check on.

Is a landlord responsible for their tenant’s actions, and can they be held liable for nuisance tenants? Unfortunately, while they may not be technically accountable for the actions of their tenants, landlords may ultimately be liable if they allow or tolerate nuisance behavior.

Is property management worth it? It's true that you need to pay for a good property manager. But the benefits you get in return are valuable.

What are the duties of a landlord vs. property manager? Let's look at the importance of hiring a property manager to run your real estate.

How much do rental management companies charge? If you own property, knowing how much a property manager charges helps you make a decision.

Things can get pretty scary as a new landlord, especially when you’re renting out a house for the first time. Some landlords confess that they went through a lot of sleepless nights wondering if they had found the right tenants. Others can’t help but overthink if they have taken care of all the legalities and other seemingly endless details.

Finding the right tenant is key, which means you need the best background check. Here is our guide to tenant screening services for landlords.

Do you want your rental properties managed by an expert? Here's how to find and hire a property manager for your properties.

To maximize rental earning potential, you need to hire the best property manager or property management company you can find.

What does a property manager do, and how can they make your landlord life easier? Let's examine the duties of a property management company.

How much does property management cost in California? The answer is complex. Let’s look at the value California property management companies offer.