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Welcome to Orange County, a vibrant and beautiful area known for its stunning beaches, pleasant climate, and thriving communities. This popular place to live also has a lot of options when it comes to apartment rentals. If you’re a property owner looking to make your complex more appealing to potential tenants, consider being pet-friendly. Embracing...
As an affordable housing Orange County landlord, keeping up with all the relative fair housing laws applicable to your rental property can be tricky. Covering everything from advertising to financing, the laws are in place to provide equal opportunity to all potential tenants and avoid any form of discrimination during the tenant screening and selection...
Rental properties are a great investment for property owners, as they provide long-term profitability and safeguard your financial future better than other volatile investment choices. One of the ways real estate investors assess the success of their property is by calculating ROI. Return on investment (or ROI) is a measure used to calculate the profit...
While finding potential renters across most cities in America has generally not been difficult over the past few years, finding good tenants is often a struggle. Problem tenants cost landlords hundreds or even thousands of dollars in fees, legal action, and repairs every single year. You may end up with tenants that do not pay...
As time-consuming as it may be, if you are the owner of a rental property, it is your responsibility, by law, to keep the condition of the property good and habitable for the full duration of the lease agreement through regular maintenance. Not only does this protect your investment, but it also makes your property...
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February 17, 2021 | Library
The life of a landlord certainly isn't easy. From maintenance emergencies to tenant disputes, there's rarely time to relax. The good news? During tax season, all that hard work might just pay off, literally. April 15th is right around the corner, which means it's time to start prepping for tax filing. For landlords, this means looking into potential deductions, and...
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February 17, 2021 | Library
Homeowners associations (commonly referred to as HOAs) have been around since the mid-1800s and grown in popularity in the last few decades. What exactly is an HOA? On the surface, HOAs are fairly straight forward. An HOA consists of a body of elected representatives that live in the community they are expected to manage. Their job is...
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February 9, 2021 | Uncategorized
Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU's) have been known by many names such as granny flats, in-law units, backyard cottages, and secondary units. No matter what you call them, ADU's are an innovative, affordable, and effective option for adding housing while benefiting property owners in many ways, including immediate positive cash flow. Benefits Affordable because they do not...
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February 9, 2021 | Library
Proposition 19 was passed and as part of the measure, children who inherit their parents’ houses will no longer receive a property tax break if they intend to keep it as a second home or rent it out. This has a serious effect on the traditional parent-child exemption from reassessment under the original Proposition 13....
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January 23, 2021 | Library
When choosing a property management company, you’re looking for a long-term, mutually beneficial relationship with a team you can trust. Your property managers have a direct impact on the care and maintenance of your property and the profitability of your rental investment. So, what can property owners do to make sure they’re choosing the best...
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January 13, 2021 | Library
There are around 10 million taxpayers in the United States receiving rental income. With an average of two units per landlord, these small entrepreneurs can't all be sophisticated property managers. They need simple guidance on issues such as emergency and routine maintenance. What are the differences between routine maintenance and emergency maintenance? They're clearly not the same...
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January 13, 2021 | Library
Do you own or manage an apartment block? If you do, then you should be taking proactive steps to ensure a safe environment for your tenants to live in. In many areas, it is the owner of the property’s responsibility to make your complex safe. If you fail to meet the required safeguards and put the right...
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December 19, 2020 | Library
These days, nearly everything is done online, and numerous industries are making the switch to providing online services. The convenience that comes with making payments or purchases no matter where you are, is second to none. That goes for rent too. If your property is still collecting rent the old-fashioned way, it's time to upgrade...
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December 19, 2020 | Library
Are you considering becoming a landlord? Being a landlord comes with its set of challenges, but the job can provide you a financial cushion. A day in the life of a landlord includes maintaining the units, collecting rents, and dealing with tenants. Unit maintenance is one of the biggest hassles of being a landlord. However,...
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December 19, 2020 | Library
In 2019, the New York Times reported that nearly 200,000 pets in America were registered emotional support animals. This number is up from just under 2,500 in 2011, marking an explosion in the reliance on animals to allegedly fulfill emotional needs. Being a landlord isn't always easy and sometimes, you need a little extra help. Navigating individual issues...
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December 19, 2020 | Library
As of October 2020, there were almost 7 million units sold. Even during the COVID-19 pandemic, home buyers and property investors are still buying homes, and the market is booming. Are you one of these investors who recently bought a new property? Have you’ve had your property for a long time? In either case, there will...
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December 8, 2020 | Uncategorized
Accessory Dwelling Unit Basics Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU's) have been known by many names such as granny flats, in-law units, backyard cottages, and secondary units. No matter what you call them, ADU's are an innovative, affordable, and effective option for adding housing while benefiting property owners in many ways, including immediate positive cash flow. Benefits Affordable...
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