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Renting Rooms Some landlords use the business plan of leasing individual rooms in a house, as opposed to leasing the house to a single family.  In general, more revenue can be collected by this business practice.  Unfortunately, there are a multitude of problems that can occur in this situation. In some jurisdictions, this practice is…

Secondary Market Rents Soar While Primary Markets Plummet By the Editors of the Rental Housing Journal

Secondary market rents are growing as rent growth is varying across markets as the divide between gateway and secondary metros continues to increase with the pandemic, according to the October report from Yardi Matrix. “With each passing month, outmigration from large gateway markets to secondary and tertiary tech hubs is amplifying. At this point, the apparent…

Raise the Rent? by Mercedes Shaffer

Is it a good idea to raise the rent every year, especially if you have a great tenant?  So many landlords don’t raise the rent annually for a variety of reasons, so let’s explore the benefits and potential drawbacks. Don’t Want to Lose Your Tenant? One of the most common reasons a landlord doesn’t raise…

New Requirements for San Francisco Apartment Building Fire Alarm Systems By Eric Hagerman

In 2017, the San Francisco board of Supervisors adopted Ordinance 1103.7.6.1 which will require all multi-unit buildings in San Francisco that currently have a fire alarm system to have that system upgraded to include additional equipment. This article is intended to convey as much information and insight as possible. Ordinance 1103.7.6.1 hit like an earthquake…