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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...