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Self Management vs. Professional Management: Things to Consider
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...
How to Successfully Lease a Property: 7 Best Practices
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...
New Santa Ana Rental Control Laws for Landlords in 2023
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...
Will A Property Manager Increase Return on Investment?
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...
10 Ways ADUs Can Help Homeowners and Investors
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...
Everything You Need To Know When Applying for Your First Home: Renter’s Edition
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:...
Home Staging Tips: Taking Your Home to the Next Level for Potential Buyers
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...
Landlord Responsibilities: A Checklist of Things You Need To Know
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 responsibilities. Let's look at a checklist of things you'll be responsible for should you choose to become a landlord.
Townhomes Versus Condos
When searching for a new home, prospective buyers are usually faced with three distinct options: townhomes, condominiums, and detached homes. Most people are familiar with the latter, but less clear on the main differences between townhomes and condominiums. Let's look at each to shed some light and hopefully help you to decide which is right for you.
What is an HOA?
An acronym that stands for homeowners association, an HOA can come in different forms and perform a variety of functions. But in general, it's an organization that creates and enforces the rules for collective properties, usually condo buildings, planned communities, and subdivisions. Let's delve into some of the different aspects of HOAs.
