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Airbnb Wars Continue: Supervisors Seek Hard 60-Day Cap on Short-Term Rentals – by Gideon Kramer, Editor, SPOSFI News

Regulations adopted in 2014—the so-called “Airbnb Law”—formally legalizing short-term rentals under 30 days for the first time, are not achieving the desired compliance goals. According to the city’s Office of Short-Term Rentals, 2,207 hosting applications have been received, but only 1,717 have been approved. That’s a small percentage of the estimated 7,000 to 10,000 hosts…

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The Professional Landlord Checklist – Did You Know? – By Patricia A. Harris

It is one of AOA’s goals to support you in making your business of providing housing for others more profitable, easier and more enjoyable!  We also aim to provide information from which you will discover at least one idea that will help you make and/or keep more money than ever before. Our commitment to you…

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New Year’s Tips for “Smart Landlording” – by Teresa Billingsley

Are you new to owning rental property and do not have a clue how and where to start? Or are you a property owner who has been in the field awhile and are seeking suggestions how to improve on your business and make it more profitable and productive? If you fall into either of these…

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It’s “That Time” of Year Again – by Gautam Kumar, CPA

As we begin the year with resolutions made, celebrations and get-togethers over, we get back to routine time.  So … what comes to mind?  “That time”of the year. Yes it’s that time of the year where Uncle Sam knocks at your door, reminding you to do your part in filing your tax return.

Thanks for a Great 2016!

Happy New Year everyone!  As a reminder of your benefits, listed below are of some of our newer services from last year to help support you in making your business of providing housing for others more profitable, easier and more enjoyable.   Forms At your requests, last year, we added the below, new AOA forms…

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HELP STOP THE TRASH MONOPOLY! – by David Hernandez

Apartment Owners, Business Owners and Community Leaders Are Fighting Back to Protect Your Rights and Your Wallets! The below article was written by David Hernandez, Lead Proponent & Executive Director – www.nolatrashmonopoly.com.  In 2014 the Los Angeles City Council and Mayor, working with Labor Based Organizations passed an Ordinance impacting all commercial business, including apartment owners,…

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What are Reasonable Accommodations? – By Zachary Lawrence JD

In California, state and federal law require that landlords provide “reasonable accommodations” and “reasonable modifications” to tenants with disabilities. These accommodations allow tenants with a disability an equal opportunity to use and enjoy a dwelling unit or common area. 

Management Tips From Mrlandlord.com -10 Biggest Landlord Mistakes – By Jeffrey Taylor, “Mr. Landlord”

Warning From a Fellow Landlord A regular contributor on LandlordingAdvice.com warns that cutting corners can come back to bite you.  

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What All Residential Property Managers Need to Know – By Lisa Eifert

Approximately 10,000 Baby Boomers have turned 65 every day since 2011 and will continue to do so until 2030, according to data from the Pew Research Center. The aging population is anticipated to have a sweeping impact across various aspects of society – from healthcare to the economy. One particular sector set for major change…

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Create an Annual Operating Budget For Your Multifamily Property – By Theresa Bradley-Banta

A multifamily real estate annual operating budget allows you to compare the actual financial performance of your property to your long-range projections for future income and expenses. It’s important to prepare an annual income and expense forecast for your property whether you manage it yourself or if a professional third party management company manages it…

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