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As a landlord, you rely on your lease agreement to outline your expectations of your tenants as well as their expectations of you. When all of the details of tenancy are formalized, you and your tenant can have a better relationship and maintain open communication...

If you’re planning on selling a home, there are many details to consider. Selling a home that’s currently being rented to tenants can add an additional layer to the process, giving the property owner even more to deal with. Selling a property while a tenant is living...

Buying a rental property can be an extremely lucrative investment. There are so many ways to make the most out of your experience as a property owner. However, there are also many important decisions you’ll have to make.  One of the first decisions rental property...

Planning to lease your property? It’s a great way to earn income on passive real estate investments. If you find the right tenant for your property, the landlord-tenant relationship can be efficient and straightforward. However, don’t overlook the process of finding...

2023 brings more changes to local ordinances that directly affect landlords, property owners, and overall residential property management in the city of Santa Ana. Santa Ana has new laws for 2023 governing rent control and evictions. Landlords must make tenants aware...

Simply put, can effective property management put more money in the pockets of property owners? Can the increased revenue coming in on an investment property be greater than the management expense going out? The answer to both questions is yes. But do your research as...

Photography: Carlos Rafael How ADUs Can Help Creating an accessory dwelling unit — an ADU or a Junior ADU — can have big advantages for both property owners and real estate investors. This trend of adding additional living units to single-family lots beyond primary...

​ Finding The Right Fit Chances are before you submit your first application, you'll look at many rental properties. Choosing your new home is a big decision and it can be hard to know exactly what to look for — and what pitfalls to watch out for. Consider these: The...

How important is it to stage a home that's for sale? Very. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), nearly half of buyers' agents say staging influences buyers, and 82% of those agents say home staging makes it easier for buyer to imagine the property...

Thinking of buying a rental property? You're in good company; nearly one in five home sales last year was for an investment property. It makes sense — rental properties deliver solid annual returns. But, to paraphrase the old adage, with great returns come great...