Vallejo Property Management Blog
Questions about how we manage rental homes like yours? We make it look easy, but there are actually a lot of details that go into it. Check out our informative and educational blog series, which answers a lot of the questions you might have about leasing, managing, maintaining, and investing.
A Landlord’s Guide to Normal Wear and Tear
California law allows you to charge a resident’s security deposit for property damage, but not for general wear and tear. That’s pretty easy for experienced property managers like us. But, for a lot of rental property owners, the difference between property damage...
So You Bought an Investment Property, What’s Next?
Now that you’ve purchased an investment property, it’s time to find a tenant, collect rent, and enjoy the passive income that comes with renting out residential homes. Right? Well, yes. But, not so fast. There are a few logistical details that need to be handled...
A Landlord’s Guide to Lease Renewals
Most of the lease agreements we work with last for a term of 12 months. These leases are fairly straightforward, and each lease states what will happen at the end of the lease term. Either we renew the lease with our tenants, or they notify us that they plan to move...
How to Reduce the Stress of Buying Your First Investment Property
If you’re preparing to buy your first rental property, you might feel a bit of stress. It would actually be really strange if you didn’t. Even experienced investors get nervous when it’s time to close a deal or look for a new acquisition. In our current market,...
Tips for Saving Money During Tenant Turnover
Vacancies come with their own set of worries and expenses. Even worse for most rental property owners, are turnovers. During a turnover period, you’re dealing with a vacancy. No rent is coming in. Your tenant has moved out, you’re doing everything you can to get the...
Renovations That Add Value to Your Rental Property
Are you thinking about renovating a rental property, but you’re worried about the money you have to spend? Understandable. The cost of materials, labor, and supplies has risen. But, there are wise investments to be made when you’re looking for ways to improve and...
Most Common Landlord Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Mistakes are easy to make as a landlord, even if you’ve been renting out a home for years. With the rental landscape constantly changing and laws becoming stricter, the errors that were once no big deal can unfortunately become quite costly. Let’s take a look at some...
Fair Housing Advice for Your Solano County Rental Property
Fair housing laws don’t change much, but the interpretation of how those laws are applied to rental properties often evolves. This requires you to stay up to date on all requirements, regulations, court cases, and best practices. Fair housing mistakes are expensive. ...
Unexpected Costs of Owning a Benicia Rental Property
Whether you’re buying a home, renting out a home, or simply shopping for groceries - there are always unexpected costs. Owning a Benicia rental property is a great investment because you’ll earn recurring rent every month and some impressive long term ROI as your...
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