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Blog Post 6 Common Mistakes in Tenant Screening and How to Avoid Them
By Warwick Downs - Monday, January 30, 2023

6 Common Mistakes in Tenant Screening and How to Avoid Them

Currently, there are 43.3 million houses on the market for rent in the U.S. So, it's important that you have a tenant properly screened so that they know exactly what the process is for moving into your property.There are some common mistakes in tenant screening, however. We&...
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Blog Post Emotional Support Animal vs. Service Animal vs. Pet: The Differences Explained
By Warwick Downs - Friday, December 30, 2022

Emotional Support Animal vs. Service Animal vs. Pet: The Differences Explained

Under California Law, landlords must allow their tenants to keep assistance animals in a rental property, as long as the animal alleviates the person's disability.The law does not distinguish between an emotional support animal vs service animal of any species.The owner does ...
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Blog Post How to Make Sure You're Doing Tenant Screening Correctly
By Warwick Downs - Wednesday, November 30, 2022

How to Make Sure You're Doing Tenant Screening Correctly

Data from the Census Bureau states that over a third of housing units in the US are rented, and the number of renters is likely to increase in the coming years.With so many different tenants in the country, it's important to have a system for narrowing down potential renters....
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Blog Post Signs You Need To Hire a Property Management Company
By Warwick Downs - Saturday, October 22, 2022

Signs You Need To Hire a Property Management Company

The City of Angels continues to emerge as a growing tech hub in its storied Hollywood history. And with a real estate vacancy rate of 3.5%, perhaps you jumped into America's second-largest metro for significant ROI returns. But you soon learned that there's more to real e...
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Blog Post How Do You Calculate Prorated Rent in Los Angeles?
By Warwick Downs - Thursday, September 22, 2022

How Do You Calculate Prorated Rent in Los Angeles?

With almost 60% of people renting in Los Angeles, it's crucial to follow best practices for managing your property. That way, your tenants know what's expected from them and you can set yourself up successfully to collect your payments and keep your finance...
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Blog Post What a Good Property Management Company Can Do for You
By Warwick Downs - Thursday, August 18, 2022

What a Good Property Management Company Can Do for You

There're over 311,000 registered property management companies in the U.S. But deciding whether or not to work with a property management company can sometimes be challenging.To make the best decision, you'll need to know the pros of working with one. Property managers he...
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Blog Post What Is Included in a Property Management Report?
By Warwick Downs - Wednesday, July 20, 2022

What Is Included in a Property Management Report?

Are you an owner or investor in REIT? Either way, you are likely using property management services.Property management services are an excellent way to get your property rented, managed, and operating, which is perfect for homeowners in the Los Angeles region.A big part of worki...
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Blog Post What Do Landlords Need to Know About Security Deposits?
By Warwick Downs - Wednesday, June 22, 2022

What Do Landlords Need to Know About Security Deposits?

So, your property has suffered damage from a tenant beyond normal wear and tear. What do you do?A.) Cover all damages out of pocket?B.) Trust that your tenant will make repairs themselves?Neither of these is a great solution. Tenants don't own the property and most likel...
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Blog Post Steps in preparing a rental property
By Warwick Downs - Wednesday, June 8, 2022

Steps in preparing a rental property

Thinking of renting out an investment property? If so, the first thing that needs to be done is to ensure that the property is rent-ready. This means addressing your state, county, or city building code requirements, broken or inoperable fixtures, and cosmetic issues that could t...
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Blog Post How to set the right rental rate
By Warwick Downs - Wednesday, May 11, 2022

How to set the right rental rate

Owning a rental property comes with many challenges, but few of them are more complex than setting the right rent. Many owners often want to get the highest rent possible from their investment, however forget that it’s the market that often drives the price it will pay. We ...
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