How Much Rent Can I Charge for My Property?

How much rent should you charge the tenant at your rental property?   Today I talk about the strategy to price a rental property, how to find the market price by reviewing comps, and when to make price adjustments. We all want to know how much rent will that investment property get!  Let’s talk about…

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How to Increase Rental Value: A Step-by-Step Guide

One of the top priorities of owning or managing a rental property is ensuring that it is as profitable as possible, but what improvements should you focus on to increase your property’s rental value? Keep reading for a complete walkthrough of the process that can help boost your property’s appeal and rental income. What Increases…

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Understanding Rent Control in Santa Ana

Rent Control in Santa Ana has passed, what does this mean for Rental property owners in Santa Ana?? This article is specifically for property owners in Santa Ana, California, but if you have a rental in Orange County then you want to pay attention because your city might be next. This information only applies to…

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What Keys Do Tenants and Property Managers Need?

Hi rental property owners, in this article I will tell you what keys your tenant and property manager need. My name is Kyle here at TrueDoor Property Management. Imagine you have a rental property and the tenant is moving in. What keys does your property manager need from you? Here’s what we want: 4 copies…

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Property Management Fees: What You Should Know

Hi rental property owners. Can property management fees get cheaper if you have more properties? Today I will talk about how this works. Unfortunately we do not have discounts on the monthly management fee if you own multiple rental properties, and here’s why. Let’s say you are a property owner that has 3 rental properties…

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Property Management Agreements: Everything Landlords Need to Know

A property management agreement is a crucial document that outlines the responsibilities and expectations between a landlord and a property management company. Whether you’re a seasoned property owner or new to renting out your property, understanding the critical elements of this agreement is essential to protect your investment. In this guide, we’ll cover everything landlords…

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Property Manager vs. DIY: What’s the Right Choice?

I’ll give a fair review on managing a rental property on your own, versus using a property management company. I’ll review the pros and cons of doing it yourself.   I’m Kyle at TrueDoor Property Management, and you should know that I am a property management professional. I do have bias towards using a management…

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5 Reasons you should not use a Property Manager

Hi property owners, I’m going to give you some reasons why you might not want to use a property manager.   I’m Kyle here at TrueDoor Property Management and full disclosure, yes I am a property manager. There’s a lot of benefits from using a property manager, but in this article  will go over 5…

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Should You Rent or Sell Your Property?

Rent it vs. Sell it As a property management company one of the most common questions people ask us is: Should I rent my property or sell it? This is a difficult question that depends on what you want and what your goals are. I have seen this article written many times by different types…

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Tips on Selling a home with tenants.

Tips on Selling a home with tenants. Selling a home can sometimes be stressful. To sell a house with tenants is even more challenging.  If your home is currently occupied with renters and you now plan to sell, the process is not always an easy task. In fact, many real estate agents recommend waiting until…

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