If you are planning to rent out your home or any type of investment property, you must have rental property insurance. This is a form of insurance coverage that protects against any potential financial risks that come with having tenants occupying a dwelling. It typically covers property damage, liability expenses, and loss of rental income…
DetailsCrime occupies more real estate in San Francisco headlines than it should. As we slowly emerge from a global pandemic, it is still fresh in the minds of San Francisco housing providers that even law-abiding tenants may flout rental obligations. Outright refusal to rent to applicants with a criminal record may seem like a simple…
DetailsHigher-income millennials are renting homes instead of buying as they are being priced out of the overly competitive real estate market as prices continue upward. Thus, the higher-income millennials lead the ranks of “lifestyle renters,” according to a new study from RentCafe. “The share of applications for apartments from renters who earn more than $50,000…
Details“To own property that we pay taxes on and then to have government rob us of our property rights is just wrong. That’s not what our country is supposed to be about.” — Elizabeth Riddick, PLF Client Elizabeth Riddick describes her mother, Renee Sperling, as her Rock of Gibraltar: always there to accompany and empower…
DetailsOAKLAND – California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced the creation of a Housing Strike Force within the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the convening of a series of tenant roundtables across the state. Attorney General Bonta today also launched a Housing Portal on DOJ’s website with resources and information for California homeowners and tenants. Together, the Housing Strike…
DetailsInvestment 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…
DetailsMold 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…
DetailsInvestment 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…
DetailsPhoto 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…
DetailsIn 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…
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