Posts Tagged ‘Landlord Screening’
Picking a Tenant 101: Can I Pick My Own?
I want to know who’s living in my property. Can I pick my own tenant? Many property owners are concerned about picking the right tenants. It’s understandable, you want to protect your investment. However, what some investors might not understand & really should be aware of is that there are certain laws and regulations you have…
Read MoreDirty Tenants: Can Landlords Tell Them To Clean Up?
Owning rental properties is one of the most profitable streams of passive income. While it may seem like it’s only sunshine and rainbows, owning a rental property comes with unfortunate relational struggles. After being in the property management industry for over 40 years, we’ve seen our fair share of landlord and tenant conflicts. One of…
Read MoreA Complete Guide to Renting to College Students
Renting to college students can be unavoidable in common Southern California areas like Orange County or the Inland Empire. For young adults searching for a picturesque university experience, the nearby beaches, entertainment venues, and outdoor activities make this sunny state hard to resist. Unfortunately, landlords looking for financial freedom through rental properties struggle to navigate…
Read MoreHow Many Tenants Can Live in a Rental Property? A Complete Guide for Landlords
Landlords face a unique challenge when it comes to managing rental occupancy standards. Balancing the wear and tear that comes with more occupants and navigating the complex web of ever-changing laws and regulations can be daunting. This article is your go-to guide to learning how to create rental occupancy limits for your property. This article…
Read MoreHere’s How to Replace a Tenant Before They Move Out
The tenant at your rental property just gave notice that they are moving out. Let’s talk about how you can find a new renter before the current one moves out. You have two options when your tenant moves out. Wait until they have vacated or start advertising and showing right away. I recommend starting right…
Read MoreAvoiding the $20K Mistake: Rental Appliance Guide
$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…
Read MoreCan a Landlord Make A Tenant Get Rid of Your Dog? The Truth About Unauthorized Pets
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…
Read MoreNeighbor Danger: Survey from Real Property Management Reveals DIY Landlords May Put Neighborhoods at Risk
Neighbor Danger: Survey from Real Property Management Reveals DIY Landlords May Put Neighborhoods at Risk Do-it-yourself (DIY) landlords, individuals who manage their rental properties without assistance from property management companies, may be putting neighborhoods at risk, according to a survey on landlord practices conducted by independent research firm Liminality, Inc. on behalf of Real Property…
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