Certified Community Management Checklist

What “Certified Community Management” Really Means for Your HOA At first glance, the image says it all: “Certified Community Management Checklist.” But behind those simple checkmarks lies something far more important: confidence, compliance, and peace of mind for HOA boards and homeowners alike. The checklist highlights three pillars that define truly professional HOA management: California […]

Turning Your First Home into a Rental: A Smart Investment Move

As your life circumstances change, you may find yourself ready to purchase a second home. But what should you do with your first home? Instead of selling, many homeowners are discovering the financial benefits of turning their first property into a rental. If managed wisely, this can generate steady income, build long-term wealth, and provide […]

Absentee Ownership

Absentee ownership The Benefits of Property Management for Your Second Home During Your Absence The Benefits of Property Management for Your Second Home During Your Absence Owning a second home can be a wonderful asset, whether it’s a cozy mountain cabin or a beachside getaway. However, managing that property, especially from a distance, can quickly […]

How to screen tenants

How to screen tenants? This is one of the most important questions for landlords, as it can have a big impact on the success of their rental business. There are a number of factors to consider when screening tenants, such as their credit score, rental history, and employment status. It is important to screen tenants […]

When do you need a property manager?

When Do You Need a Property Manager? Managing your own rental properties can be a challenging endeavor.  Sometime things go well, your tenant are paying rent and things are going smooth.  Often not. Tenants can fall into hardship and stop paying rent. Tenants pay rent and expect you to respond fast, take care of maintenance […]

Home price decline

First national median home price decline in the U.S. in 11 years Lawrence Yun First national median home price decline in the U.S. in 11 years Residential News » Tampa Edition | By David Barley | March 22, 2023 8:32 AM ET  According to the National Association of Realtors, U.S. existing-home sales reversed a 12-month […]

Beware Rental Scams

Rental Scams Unfortunately this happens often. Bad people pose as agents, owner and companies and advertise properties that they copy off the web. That makes it even more tricky as some of the information is real. Rental rates will typically be very attractive to entice innocent people to want to grab this deal. The property […]

How to sell your investment

When Your Clients Want to Sell Their Rental Houses Many times over the years I have been notified .by clients of their intention to sell their occupied rental homes. Ideally for the owner, the house is kept occupied all of the way up to the closing date resulting in the best scenario for the seller. […]