Southern California Property Management Blog

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...

How to Get the Best Home Loan

Securing a good home loan at the right rate is one of the most important steps in the home buying process.  This can be a pretty confusing part, especially if it's your first time buying a ho...

The Dangers of Marketing Your Rental Property Online

 These days, it is common knowledge that the best way to market your rental property is online.  Gone are the days of having to call your local newspaper to list your property for rent. &nbs...

9 Tips To Help Get Your Property Ready To Rent

 Managing your own rental property can be a rich and rewarding experience.  It can also be a stressful and intimidating venture!  Knowing where to get started can help you manage y...

My Property Manager Screwed Up My 1099

So you have rental property managed by a professional property management company and in comparing your 1099-MISC to your 12-Month Cash Flow report, you notice the total income on the Cash Flow Report...

3 New California Real Estate Laws for 2018

Real estate laws are continually changing in California and the new year brought some important changes.  Here are 3 new California laws that directly affect landlords in 2018.  1. AB-2...

6 Reasons You Should Make Your Rental Property a Smart Home

Why would I want to spend a dime upgrading my rental home with smart features?      1. Increase the appeal of your home to the largest percentage of renters   I...

What Are Professional Property Management Fees in Upland, CA?

 One of the most common questions that a homeowner will ask a property manager is: what are the fees? We’re talking about the cost of property management when you hire a professional compa...

The Benefits of Working with Mesa Property Management

  One of the things I like to explain to owners when they consider Mesa Property Management to manage their rental properties is that I was a property owner and landlord myself long before I...

When is a 1-Star Review on Yelp a Good Thing?

For many people, Yelp is the go-to online review site for finding a great restaurant or the hottest bar in town. Increasingly, it is also used to find good doctors, lawyers or home service providers.&...