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Avoiding the $20K Mistake: Rental Appliance Guide

Apr 18, 2022

$20,000 dollar mistake: What appliances should I provide for my rental?  As a landlord you don’t think providing an appliance could be a $20,000 mistake but you’d be wrong. Once upon a time in Orange County California there was a landlord that rented a house to a family with a year old refrigerator. The fridge…

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Finding a Tenant: How Long Does It Take & How to Find a Good One

Apr 18, 2022

Finding the right tenant quickly is a top priority for any property owner. However, the time it takes to secure a tenant isn’t always straightforward. While the journey might seem simple—listing the property, showing it, and signing a lease—several factors can significantly impact how long your property stays on the market. Pricing, property condition, market…

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Can a Landlord Make A Tenant Get Rid of Your Dog? The Truth About Unauthorized Pets

Apr 7, 2022

Did you recently inspect your rental property and discover an unauthorized dog wandering about the premises? As a landlord, managing tenants can already be complex, and adding pets into the mix makes it even messier. If you’ve found that your tenant has a dog without your permission, you may wonder: Can I legally require a…

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How to Advertise a Rental Property: 3 Insider Tips

Mar 26, 2022

Effectively advertising a rental property is crucial for attracting quality tenants and ensuring a steady income stream for property owners. Whether you’re a first-time landlord or an experienced property owner, knowing how to market your rental property can make a significant difference in the type of tenants you attract and how quickly you fill vacancies.…

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Rent Market Value: Can I Charge Above it?

Mar 24, 2022

Can you get above market rent for your rental property? We all want to get the most money from our rental property. As investors, we look for ways to maximize our profits. When it comes to rental property, you can get above market rents, but it should align with your long term investment strategy.  Most…

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Here’s Why Irvine is Waiving Property Taxes on Rental Apartments

Mar 23, 2022

The city of Irvine Forgoes property taxes to convert 1,000 plus units to middle income housing. So what does that mean to the average person?  Sam Fernley here with Truedoor property management, creating content for property owners and realtors here in southern California.  So what does foregoing property taxes to convert 1,000 plus units for…

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Understanding the Balcony Law for Rental Properties

Mar 23, 2022

Own a property with a balcony? The new balcony law could cost you thousands of dollars after you buy it! Sam Fernley here with TrueDoor property management, creating content for property owners and realtors here in southern CA. California enacted two balcony laws, Senate Bill 721 in 2018 and SB 326 in 2019. Buildings with…

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2022 Rents Are Up: What You Should Know

Mar 9, 2022

Great News property owners, rental prices are on the rise!!! Sam Fernley here with TrueDoor Property Management creating content for realtors and property owners here in Southern California. Rental prices keep going up up up and up, while the inventory is dwindling down down down and down. If you are on the bubble about renting…

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Understanding SB-1190: Tenant Rights to Break Leases

Mar 7, 2022

 SB 1190 is a Bill that was produced and passed to allow Tenants that are victims of a crime the right to walk away from the lease agreement at no additional penalty.  Existing law authorizes a tenant to notify the landlord that the tenant or a household member, was a victim of an act of…

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Finding a Tenant While Living at Your Rental

Mar 4, 2022

Hi rental property owners. Can you find a tenant while living at the property? You are a property owner that is moving out of your home or condo and want to keep it as a rental. Good move!  Should you start looking for a tenant now? Or, should you wait until you have moved out?…

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