Investment property owners have many considerations when estate planning. The financial and lifestyle objectives of investment real estate owners change as they enter new chapters of life. Many of the property owners we work with no longer want to spend time managing tenants, addressing new regulatory issues and paying for large capital projects. What they…
Mold preventative maintenance for your rental property is the maintenance checkup this week, provided by Keepe. Knowledge about what causes mold growth and mold preventative maintenance is key to guaranteeing a safe, healthy living environment for tenants. Property managers need to know not only causes of mold growth, but how to prevent it in…
Investment rental property, whether houses, apartments, vacant land, commercial buildings, shopping centers or warehouses, offer big tax incentives for investors who understand the special but complex tax rules and regulations related to these investments. Real Estate Professionals The best breaks go to “real estate professionals,” defined as those who spend at least 750 hours per…
Photo by Brett Sayles from Pexels Landlord Pays $15,000 to Resolve Harassment and Wrongful Eviction Claims and 88 Landlords Caught Refusing Section 8 Vouchers Alameda, CA: The Prosecution Unit of the Alameda City Attorney’s Office has reached a settlement with an Alameda landlord to successfully resolve claims that they violated the City’s tenant protection and fair…
In the multifamily industry, we often think of apartment community residents in the collective. However, these communities comprise of individuals with diverse lives, unique personalities and a broad range of hopes and dreams – just as any other group of people does. When we think of our residents in this way, we can better consider…
California is in the midst of a severe housing shortage. With options limited and prices skyrocketing, the legislature in 2019 passed a slew of reforms making it easier for homeowners to build accessory dwelling units, or ADUs, on their properties. Additional Dwelling Units (ADU) ADUs are small homes located on the same lot as an…
For as long as I can remember, the mainstream media has claimed that wealthy Americans and corporations don’t pay their “fair share” of taxes. You’ve heard this, of course, as well. But is it really true? Let’s take a look. Since progressives believe that the wealthy and corporations do not pay their fair share of…
Jeff Faller – AOA President As we wrap up the year, it’s always a good time to take inventory and set new goals that align with the 7-step Success System or whichever system that you have in place to ensure success in every aspect of your life. You may want to start the New Year…
Below are questions asked by rental property owners regarding California rent control laws followed by answers provided by Attorney Richard Beckman. Question 1: As always, any updates on the state of the courts and unlawful detainers? Answer 1: As most readers know, AB 832 – the final version of the statewide Covid-related rent relief legislation…
Santa Ana is a city with beautiful historical architecture and an emerging art district that is surrounded by trendy restaurants. In addition, there’s many great attractions such as the Bowers Museum, the Lyon Air Museum and the Discovery Cube Museum. Santa Ana has the advantage of being centrally located in Orange County and has a…