You own and operate a property management company in California. You have your license, you’ve done the training, you’ve provided excellent service to your clients, and built your business … but, you’re concerned aren’t you? What if something goes wrong? What if there is a fire? What about deferred maintenance? Am I doing everything I…
A new survey indicates that one in four Americans were not able to pay their April housing bill in full, according to Apartment List. The survey showed half of those respondents were able to make a partial payment to their lender or landlord, while the other half made no payment at all. And one in…
When a property’s existing mortgage has a lower interest rate than loans currently available to buyers in the market, owners may be able to use that low-interest rate loan to expand the pool of prospective purchasers and increase the purchase price. One strategy designed to take advantage of this interest-rate disparity is the wraparound mortgage.…
California’s SB 721 and SB 326 laws were created with good intentions. Following the tragic 2015 Berkeley balcony collapse that killed six young people, lawmakers moved quickly to require periodic inspections of balconies, decks, walkways, stairs, and other elevated exterior structures in multifamily housing. The goal was simple: identify hidden structural dangers before another preventable…
For decades, condominiums and townhomes served as the affordable entry point into homeownership. Much like the old fast-food “$1 Menu,” they gave working families, young professionals, and first-time buyers a realistic opportunity to build equity without stretching their budgets. Today, that affordable option is disappearing. While attached homes remain significantly less expensive than detached houses,…
Many of our long-established cities, like Los Angeles, for example, have no shortage of apartment buildings with character. Some have original hardwood floors, beautiful architecture, and stories dating back decades. Others have – let’s just say – “vintage plumbing with personality.” The good news is that an older building doesn’t have to compete by being…
For many apartment owners, receiving notice of an upcoming city inspection can create a sense of uncertainty. Whether the inspection is part of a routine housing program, a response to a complaint, or related to permit activity, the results can sometimes lead to unexpected repair costs and compliance requirements. As an apartment owner and real…
In California, asking five multifamily investors where the market is headed usually gets you six different predictions. Somewhere between the traffic reports, earthquake discussions, and debates about whether rents will rise or fall by up to 10%, it is easy to believe success in multifamily investing comes down to timing everything perfectly. But the multifamily…
In today’s real estate market, property competitiveness is no longer defined solely by location. For residential investors, property managers, and commercial owners alike, long-term value increasingly depends on how effectively a property evolves to meet changing tenant expectations, market standards, and operational demands. Across San Diego and beyond, renovation has become less about aesthetics alone…
California’s insurance landscape has been anything but stable in recent years. Carriers have exited the state, new ones have entered, and regulations continue to shift at a pace that leaves many consumers feeling uncertain. Insurance companies are stricter than ever when underwriting an apartment owner’s or landlord’s risk. If you’ve wondered why your premiums are…