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Experience the Evolution of The Hignell Companies: 75th AnniversaryExperience the Evolution of The Hignell Companies: 75th Anniversary
As an extension of the Hignell Suite of Companies, Hignell Property Management is excited to announce that The Hignell...
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What's the Best Way for a Property Owner to Collect Rent?What's the Best Way for a Property Owner to Collect Rent?
As a property owner, one of your main responsibilities is to collect rent from your residents on a regular basis. There...
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Paws for Thought: A Property Owner’s Guide to Renting to Pet OwnersPaws for Thought: A Property Owner’s Guide to Renting to Pet Owners
When it comes to renting a property, it's important to consider a wide range of factors, including the needs and...
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How Should Rental Property Owners Communicate With Renters?How Should Rental Property Owners Communicate With Renters?
If you're the owner of an investment property, you need a reliable means of communication with the residents and...
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Forms All Rental Property Owners Should HaveForms All Rental Property Owners Should Have
Property owners are business owners. And, like most business owners, property owners must rely on forms and contracts...
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When Should a Rental Property Owner Raise the Rent?When Should a Rental Property Owner Raise the Rent?
Rent increases are inevitable in both a resident’s and a property owner’s life. Rental prices are market-dependent –...
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Holiday Home Security Tips for Rental Property OwnersHoliday Home Security Tips for Rental Property Owners
The holidays are wonderfully hectic. Most get caught up in decorating and celebrating with family and friends....
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Must-Do Fall Maintenance Tips for Your Investment PropertyMust-Do Fall Maintenance Tips for Your Investment Property
Fall marks the transition to colder months. As the days grow shorter and summer bids goodbye, investment property...
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Things to Consider About Buying an Investment Property Near a SchoolThings to Consider About Buying an Investment Property Near a School
A primary strategic force when investing in real estate has and will always be – the property’s location. Those who...
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Where Should I Market My Rental Property On Social Media?Where Should I Market My Rental Property On Social Media?
Your rental property is prepped and ready for its next resident, but you're stuck trying to determine the best way to...
Rental Property Tips: How to Estimate Investment Property ExpensesRental Property Tips: How to Estimate Investment Property Expenses
When owning an investment property, a must-do activity is to create a complete list of potential property expenses...
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How to Find Contractors to Renovate an Investment PropertyHow to Find Contractors to Renovate an Investment Property
Having an investment property involves a significant amount of responsibility to help maintain the property for renters...
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What to Highlight When Marketing Your Residential Rental PropertyWhat to Highlight When Marketing Your Residential Rental Property
Investing in real estate is and has always been a smart investment. Real estate ownership offers both passive income as...
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Can a Property Manager Represent a Residential Property Owner in Court?Can a Property Manager Represent a Residential Property Owner in Court?
Many property owners outsource their daily operations to a property management company. The management company handles...
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6 Most Common Reasons Why Rental Property Owners Fail6 Most Common Reasons Why Rental Property Owners Fail
Purchasing a rental property is a popular investment strategy for many investors. This technique helps to generate...
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Can a Property Manager Raise My Rent?Can a Property Manager Raise My Rent?
Like the cost of most goods, rent often increases over time. Some years it changes very little, and others might see a...
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How to Make Your Residential Investment Property More Energy-EfficientHow to Make Your Residential Investment Property More Energy-Efficient
Are you seeking ways to improve the energy efficiency on your residential investment property? “Going green” is more...
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Preventative Maintenance List for Commercial Investment PropertiesPreventative Maintenance List for Commercial Investment Properties
One main thing owners of commercial investment properties must do is keep up with the ongoing maintenance tasks for the...
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Can a Property Manager File an Eviction Notice?Can a Property Manager File an Eviction Notice?
A renter’s eviction is a legal proceeding that a property owner must go through to legally remove a renter from a...
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How Do You Manage a Rental Property Remotely?How Do You Manage a Rental Property Remotely?
The real estate market’s digital landscape has created new opportunities for real estate investors around the country....
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What Type of Education Should a Property Manager Have?What Type of Education Should a Property Manager Have?
Are you interested in hiring a property manager? If so, you might wonder what educational background a credible...
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7 Reasons to Hire a Commercial Property Manager7 Reasons to Hire a Commercial Property Manager
Commercial property management requires time and effort to remain profitable. Many commercial investment property...
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Can a Property Manager Sign a Lease on Behalf of the Property Owner?Can a Property Manager Sign a Lease on Behalf of the Property Owner?
Your property manager may not necessarily be the owner of the property being rented. This is because an investment...
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What Beginners Should Know About Investing in a Rental PropertyWhat Beginners Should Know About Investing in a Rental Property
Investing in a rental property for the first time can be a lucrative strategy. There are many benefits that come along...
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Features of a Promising Investment PropertyFeatures of a Promising Investment Property
Are you considering buying a piece of property as an investment? If so, you want to get the best ROI possible. In...
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Can a Property Manager Enter a Home?Can a Property Manager Enter a Home?
Over the years, both experienced and inexperienced owners of residential rental properties in California have made the...
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Property Manager Do's & Don'tsProperty Manager Do's & Don'ts
Owning an investment property can be a great way for someone to build long-term wealth. Real estate investors will...
Are Vacation Rental Properties a Good Investment?Are Vacation Rental Properties a Good Investment?
A vacation rental property has become a popular investment vehicle because many people see it as a good investment...
Are Property Manager Fees Tax Deductible?Are Property Manager Fees Tax Deductible?
When you build or buy into for-profit properties for residential occupancy, it's a major investment. That's why it's...
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What Does a Property Manager Do?What Does a Property Manager Do?
Property managers take the burden from property owners with regard to the day-to-day operations of an investment or...
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What Does it Mean to Have an Owner-Occupied Rental Property?What Does it Mean to Have an Owner-Occupied Rental Property?
Investing in a rental property is a great way to create extra cash flow each month that can help pay your mortgage or...
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Fall Maintenance Checklist for Rental Property Owners Fall Maintenance Checklist for Rental Property Owners
Owning a rental property comes with a lot of responsibilities. In addition to keeping a steady stream of renters, you...
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What’s the Difference Between Property Management and Property Maintenance? What’s the Difference Between Property Management and Property Maintenance?
Purchasing an investment property can be a smart financial decision but it also comes with responsibilities. In...
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What Property Owners Need to Know About the Extended Eviction MoratoriumWhat Property Owners Need to Know About the Extended Eviction Moratorium
The CDC recently announced that it would be extending the federal eviction moratorium into the fall. The eviction...
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How to Optimize an Online Rental Property ListingHow to Optimize an Online Rental Property Listing
Professional rental property owners view resident turnover among the costs/responsibilities of managing an investment...
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Fire Safety Tips for Your Rental PropertyFire Safety Tips for Your Rental Property
As a rental property owner, you want to do everything you can to keep your investment safe. Keeping your property safe...
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Should I Rent to Someone With a Low Credit Score?Should I Rent to Someone With a Low Credit Score?
Finding reliable residents is one of the hardest parts of being a rental property owner. If you own an investment...
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Should You Convert a Primary Residence to a Rental Property?Should You Convert a Primary Residence to a Rental Property?
Has last year created new motivations or means to make a move in the real estate market? If you're facing this...
Pros and Cons of Renting to Friends or Family MembersPros and Cons of Renting to Friends or Family Members
One of the hardest parts about being a property manager is finding quality residents. Although financial records and...
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What to Do if a Security Deposit Doesn’t Cover Property Damage What to Do if a Security Deposit Doesn’t Cover Property Damage
It’s customary for a property owner renting out an investment property to require residents to put down a security...
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Preventative Maintenance Tasks Property Owners Should Stay on Top OfPreventative Maintenance Tasks Property Owners Should Stay on Top Of
Preventative maintenance is one of the most important aspects of property ownership. If you want to protect your...
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Best Ways to Go Green in Your Investment PropertyBest Ways to Go Green in Your Investment Property
We all have to do our part to help the planet. If you own an investment property, and you’re looking for ways to go...
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What Tax Deductions Can I Take as an Owner of a Rental Property?What Tax Deductions Can I Take as an Owner of a Rental Property?
The art of being a property owner is knowing how to use the benefits to one’s advantage. Most property owners are in...
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7 Marketing Strategies to Help Fill Your Investment Property Vacancies7 Marketing Strategies to Help Fill Your Investment Property Vacancies
Property owners and renters are always on the lookout to make connections. The property owner is looking for a...
Quick Guide: What to Include in a Rental Property Move-In ChecklistQuick Guide: What to Include in a Rental Property Move-In Checklist
There's a lot that goes into getting your rental property ready for a new resident. You'll need to find the right...
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9 Steps to Take During the Rental Property Turnover Process9 Steps to Take During the Rental Property Turnover Process
It's the objective of every property owner to have a resident that would rent for life. And during that time the...
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How to Build Long-Term Relationships With Your RentersHow to Build Long-Term Relationships With Your Renters
There are a lot of things that you have to think through when you are a rental property owner. Many property owners...
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Pros & Cons of Allowing Pets in Your Rental PropertiesPros & Cons of Allowing Pets in Your Rental Properties
The decision on whether you'll allow pets in one or more of your investment properties isn't a personal decision. It's...
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When Can I Legally Enter My Investment Property?When Can I Legally Enter My Investment Property?
Now that you own an investment property, and have leased your unit out, you've come to the realization that you don't...
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What's the Difference Between a Property Owner & Management Company?What's the Difference Between a Property Owner & Management Company?
Being a property owner might sound easy to some people, but owning an investment property can sometimes be one headache...
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Tips to Successfully Manage Commercial Rental PropertiesTips to Successfully Manage Commercial Rental Properties
There are millions to be made in the business of commercial real estate. However, you have to be on top of your...
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The Property Owners Guide to Security DepositsThe Property Owners Guide to Security Deposits
Most people know that a security deposit is required to rent a house or apartment. However, many don’t understand...
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Should Property Owners Require Residents to Have Renters Insurance?Should Property Owners Require Residents to Have Renters Insurance?
Everyone knows about property insurance, but there is another type of policy called renter’s insurance that is...
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Best Practices for Reopening Commercial SpacesBest Practices for Reopening Commercial Spaces
As the coronavirus outbreak spread throughout the globe, public safety measures forced the slowing/closing of economic...
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5 Simple Ways to Increase Your Rental Property's Value5 Simple Ways to Increase Your Rental Property's Value
It's not always possible to foresee what will happen in the future of real estate, so the best thing a property owner...
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Can a Property Owner Evict Residents During the Covid-19 Pandemic?Can a Property Owner Evict Residents During the Covid-19 Pandemic?
The economic impacts of COVID-19 are unprecedented. Property owners, investors and residents alike are facing...
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How to Market Your Rental Property to Attract the Right RentersHow to Market Your Rental Property to Attract the Right Renters
It stands to reason that you will want to market to reliable residents that are hopefully willing to live long term at...
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What Every First-Time Investment Property Owner Should KnowWhat Every First-Time Investment Property Owner Should Know
Are you thinking of taking the plunge and dipping a toe into the real estate rental industry? Owning an investment...
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What Should Be Included in a Rental Agreement/Lease?What Should Be Included in a Rental Agreement/Lease?
Whether you are just dipping a toe into the world of rental property ownership or are a seasoned property owner, the...
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Is Now a Good Time to Invest in Rental Property?Is Now a Good Time to Invest in Rental Property?
With so much uncertainty in the world, you may be looking for a way to secure your savings for the future. Real estate...
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Qualities of an Ideal RenterQualities of an Ideal Renter
Property managers understand that filling a rental vacancy with an ideal renter is often an arrangement worth its...
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Why It’s Important to Encourage Residents to Have Renter’s InsuranceWhy It’s Important to Encourage Residents to Have Renter’s Insurance
Renter’s insurance is an often-overlooked expense that can be vital to residents. Many renters, especially younger...
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7 Questions to Ask During the Renter Screening Process7 Questions to Ask During the Renter Screening Process
When a vacancy arises in a rental property, professional property managers (or property owners who have chosen to go...
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How to Discourage Transients & Loitering Near Your Investment PropertyHow to Discourage Transients & Loitering Near Your Investment Property
Loitering is defined when an individual stands/sits/wanders idly around a property without any real purpose. From a...
Can a Renter Run a Business Out of My Investment Property?Can a Renter Run a Business Out of My Investment Property?
Property owners have a lot to deal with when it comes to residents renting their property. The desire of every property...
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What Insurance Do I Need as a Rental Property Owner?What Insurance Do I Need as a Rental Property Owner?
Property insurance is designed to protect owners and their investment against anticipated business risks, which...
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Best Practices for Screening Potential ResidentsBest Practices for Screening Potential Residents
Potential resident screening is an important part of finding the best residents for your properties. The screening...
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How to Graciously Raise Your Residents' RentHow to Graciously Raise Your Residents' Rent
Raising the rent is an often uncomfortable, yet important part of being a property owner. Most property values...
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Benefits of Accepting Online Rent PaymentsBenefits of Accepting Online Rent Payments
As a property owner, you have enough on your plate without having to deal with collecting checks or cash from your...
Your Rental Property New Year ChecklistYour Rental Property New Year Checklist
The new year is upon us, and as such people are setting goals, getting gym memberships, and starting new diets. Ah yes,...
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How to Handle Conflict with Your ResidentsHow to Handle Conflict with Your Residents
In the world of property management, it’s inevitable you’re going to have conflict. Many investors get into real estate...
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California’s Proposition 10: Flawed Thinking for Rent ControlCalifornia’s Proposition 10: Flawed Thinking for Rent Control
Someone once said, “The road to Hell is paved with good intentions.” In some cases that is absolutely true. Such is the...
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You Hired a Property Manager - What's Next?You Hired a Property Manager - What's Next?
Working in the industry of property management, I get the opportunity to speak to a lot of owners. Hignell Property...
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5 Reasons Single-Family Homes Are the Hot New Investment Property5 Reasons Single-Family Homes Are the Hot New Investment Property
Since the great recession, the American rental market has seen incredible demand, with 37% of Americans choosing to...
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Are Furnished Rental Properties a More Lucrative Strategy?Are Furnished Rental Properties a More Lucrative Strategy?
There are two types of renters in this world: those looking for fully furnished rental units, and those that are not....
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How Rental Property Managers Can Help You Plan Your Annual BudgetsHow Rental Property Managers Can Help You Plan Your Annual Budgets
“If you fail to plan, you plan to fail.” We have all heard this catch phrase, but few of us are really taking planning...
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Property Manager Tips: Avoid Making Exceptions for ResidentsProperty Manager Tips: Avoid Making Exceptions for Residents
Nobody wants to be the mean guy. As humans, most of us have an innate desire to please people and get on people’s good...
The Risks of Investing in an Older Chico or Redding Rental PropertyThe Risks of Investing in an Older Chico or Redding Rental Property
There are risks and rewards to every decision in life. Real estate investing is no different. The key to making a good...
Basic Concepts for Keeping Your Rental Property SecureBasic Concepts for Keeping Your Rental Property Secure
Every 20 seconds in the United States there is a break-in. Unfortunately, we live in a world where bad things happen....
Top 10 Services a Property Management Company Should OfferTop 10 Services a Property Management Company Should Offer
There are many different property management companies out there. There is half a dozen just in my small town of Chico,...
Which Type of Residential Rental Property Investment is Best for You?Which Type of Residential Rental Property Investment is Best for You?
I’ve recently been a go-to source of information for friends looking into investment property. There are so many...
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The Pros and Cons of Self-Managing Your Rental PropertyThe Pros and Cons of Self-Managing Your Rental Property
As a professional property manager, I speak to investment real estate owners every day. Most are calling because they...
The Most Common Horror Stories I Hear from Rental Property OwnersThe Most Common Horror Stories I Hear from Rental Property Owners
I work in the world of property management and my job is to interact with real estate investors all day. It’s a great...
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Location: The Secret to Making Your Rental Property Work for YouLocation: The Secret to Making Your Rental Property Work for You
You have probably heard that there are three rules to real estate: Location, Location, Location. The same is true with...
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Rental Property Management Tips: How to Nail the Turnover ProcessRental Property Management Tips: How to Nail the Turnover Process
Turning over a rental property is probably one of the trickiest parts of rental property management. You need to...
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The Importance of a Reserve Strategy for Your Rental PropertyThe Importance of a Reserve Strategy for Your Rental Property
Stuff happens, and unfortunately if you have a Chico or Redding rental property, this “stuff” will happen toyour...
The Real Cost of Deferred Maintenance for Rental Property OwnersThe Real Cost of Deferred Maintenance for Rental Property Owners
In the late 1980s there was an amazing TV show called MacGyver. MacGyver was a secret agent that would solve all kinds...
Do THIS and Never Fight Over a Property Management Deposit AgainDo THIS and Never Fight Over a Property Management Deposit Again
Much of successful property management is getting qualified residents to rent out your property. But even when you get...
5 Tips to Evaluate a Fair Price for Multifamily Rental Property Units5 Tips to Evaluate a Fair Price for Multifamily Rental Property Units
In my small town of Chico, as well as all over California, the rental property market has been on fire. Currently we...
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A Quick Action Plan for a Successful Lease Up of Your Rental PropertyA Quick Action Plan for a Successful Lease Up of Your Rental Property
Most readers of our blog are holding anywhere from one to 20 rental units. However, there’s a growing movement of...
Common Equations to Help You Evaluate Your Rental PropertiesCommon Equations to Help You Evaluate Your Rental Properties
If you’re going to win in the world of real estate investing you are going to need to be well informed. You will need...
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How to Keep Your Rental Properties Filled: The Big AskHow to Keep Your Rental Properties Filled: The Big Ask
The past few blogs we have been talking about how to keep your Redding & Chico rental properties filled by working on...
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The Key to Filling Your Chico or Redding Rental Property is Selling the BenefitsThe Key to Filling Your Chico or Redding Rental Property is Selling the Benefits
If you’re just popping into this blog you may have noticed that this is a series of blogs about how to sell your rental...
How a Rental Property Manager Leverages Technology to Save You TimeHow a Rental Property Manager Leverages Technology to Save You Time
Time is your most valuable resource. The age-old adage that you can always make more money, but you can never make more...
Qualities of an Ideal Rental Property OwnerQualities of an Ideal Rental Property Owner
Being in the rental property management industry we get to work with a lot of different investors. It becomes quickly...
Understanding 5 Types of Leases for Commercial Property ManagementUnderstanding 5 Types of Leases for Commercial Property Management
When investing, diversification is usually a good thing. Typically, this blog is about residential property management,...
Can You Choose Who Lives in Your Rental Property?Can You Choose Who Lives in Your Rental Property?
Do you remember when you purchased your first investment property? Maybe you took a huge risk on a fixer upper. Maybe...
How to Deal with a Problem Resident in Your Rental PropertyHow to Deal with a Problem Resident in Your Rental Property
When you first invest in real estate you run a lot of numbers. You want to calculate your Cap Rate, Cash Flow, ROI,...
6 Property Management Tips to Successfully Manage College Properties6 Property Management Tips to Successfully Manage College Properties
Over the past number of years, the property management industry has seen a huge rise in activity concerning student...
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How to Rent Your Chico or Redding Rental Property as Fast as PossibleHow to Rent Your Chico or Redding Rental Property as Fast as Possible
As a real estate investor, you know that time is of the essence. Typically, most investors I know are highly leveraged....
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Tips to Understand Your Customer and Fill Your Rental PropertyTips to Understand Your Customer and Fill Your Rental Property
In the previous blog post I talked about the importance of not just showing your properties, but selling your rental...
Why a Professional Rental Market Analysis is a No-BrainerWhy a Professional Rental Market Analysis is a No-Brainer
In this complex world of millions of options and tough decisions it’s nice to come across a no-brainer every now and...
The #1 Question to Ask Yourself to Fill Your Chico or Redding Rental PropertyThe #1 Question to Ask Yourself to Fill Your Chico or Redding Rental Property
If you are actively looking for great residents to fill your investment property then not only are you a property...
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Chico Rental Property Market: Good for Owners, Hard for Renters [News]Chico Rental Property Market: Good for Owners, Hard for Renters [News]
Chico’s rental market is hot, giving owners the many benefits of raising the rents while the vacancy rate continues to...
How Rental Property Owners Can Have Good Relationships with ResidentsHow Rental Property Owners Can Have Good Relationships with Residents
“I want to invest in rental property management so I can meet some nice people and make friends,” said nobody ever....
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Which Type of Flooring is Best for a Rental Property?Which Type of Flooring is Best for a Rental Property?
The life of flooring in a Chico or Redding rental property can last anywhere from a few years with low grade carpet to...
New 2017 California Laws That Affect Rental Property ManagersNew 2017 California Laws That Affect Rental Property Managers
If you’ve managed property in California for any length of time you understand there are many laws that must be...
What Rental Property Managers Need to Know About Bed BugsWhat Rental Property Managers Need to Know About Bed Bugs
Bed bug infestations have been rising at alarming rates across the nation. In hotels, houses, and apartments there are...
How New Marijuana Laws Affect Property Management in CaliforniaHow New Marijuana Laws Affect Property Management in California
Pot, weed, Mary-Jane, wacky-tobacky, no matter what you call it, recreational Marijuana is now legal in California. For...
How Do You Know if a Property Management Company Has a High Capacity?How Do You Know if a Property Management Company Has a High Capacity?
If you’re in the market for hiring a property management company, you should know that one of the key factors for the...
Why a Property Management Company’s Capacity Should Matter to YouWhy a Property Management Company’s Capacity Should Matter to You
Capacity. It’s a word we don’t throw around too often. It’s something I believe most Americans don’t consider enough,...
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3 Mistakes Owners Make with Assistance Animals in Rental Properties3 Mistakes Owners Make with Assistance Animals in Rental Properties
Every investment property owner has a pet policy. Some owners choose to have a strict no-pet policy, others choose to...
What a Residential Property Manager Should Do in Emergency ScenariosWhat a Residential Property Manager Should Do in Emergency Scenarios
Forrest Gump famously said something to the effect of “stuff happens.” If you have been in residential property...
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How to Determine the Rates for Your Chico and Redding RentalsHow to Determine the Rates for Your Chico and Redding Rentals
So you have a rental, but aren’t sure what exactly the fair market price is to rent it out? This is a very common issue...
Hire a Residential Property Manager & Achieve the New American DreamHire a Residential Property Manager & Achieve the New American Dream
If you haven’t noticed, the American dream has changed. Once upon a time Americans dreamed of getting a good job,...
When to NOT Use a Property Management CompanyWhen to NOT Use a Property Management Company
As a full-time sales representative for a property management company, I talk with property owners all day long. Our...
8 Benefits of Hiring a Residential Property Management Company8 Benefits of Hiring a Residential Property Management Company
Whether you’re looking for your first piece of investment property or you’ve managed your residential property for a...