Southern California Property Management Blog

What Does An Appraiser Do?

 If you're looking at buying a home, chances are you've been told that you will need to get an appraisal. You may then find out that you are responsible for paying for the appraisal ...

Raise The Rent Or End The Lease Agreement?

When a lease nears the end, many property owners wonder if they should raise the rent, keep it the same, or end the agreement altogether and look to rent to a different tenant.Assuming you signed a 1...

Should You Buy a Home That's Part of an HOA?

 There are a lot of misconceptions as to what a homeowners association actually does. Depending on your preferences, an HOA can either be a great asset or a great pain! When you buy a home, ...

What To Expect After A Tenant Moves In

After the lease is signed and your tenant is all moved in, you may be surprised at how much you have to communicate with them, especially in the first 30 days.You may even think you've made a mist...

What Credit Score Do I Need To Buy A Home?

 A good credit score is an excellent asset when you are in the market for a new home. It's one of the first things a lender or mortgage broker will look at and will play a big part in determi...

Important Landlord Responsibilities Before a Tenant Moves In

The lease is signed and its almost time for your new tenant to move in!  You get to stop spending money advertising and screening applicants and now you get to start making money as your pro...

5 Things To Consider When Saving Money For A Down Payment

Welcome to the post-Great Recession era of home buying!   Prices and interest rates are almost right back up to where they were before the housing crash in 2008, but the standards for you to...

20+ Essential Details to Include in Any Residential Lease

A well written lease can truly help you sleep better at night.  How do you write that perfect lease though?  

What Do I Need To Qualify For A Home Loan?

Finding a good lender is difficult enough, but once you've tackled that, how do you actually qualify for a good home loan at the best possible interest rate?  In case you missed it, check out...

4 Things To Know When Screening a Tenant

 Screening and selecting a tenant for your rental property is the MOST important step in renting out your home.   Think about it.  What do you worry about most when it comes t...