September 2026 Magazine Articles

Something to Think About: How a Stock Market Crash Could Reshape Apartment Valuations by Klarise Yahya

Investors often view the stock market and commercial real estate as distinct silos, yet they share deeply interconnected ecosystems. When the Dow Jones or S&P 500 tumbles, the...

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Step-Up in Basis: Preserving Family Wealth Through Smart Estate Planning by Eric J. Lowe

The largest transfer of wealth in American history is already underway. According to Cerulli Associates, a leading global research and wealth management consulting firm, approximately $124 trillion is...

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Could Lower Impact Fees be the Key to Solving California’s Housing Crisis? by Kyle Sweetland

California currently has some of the highest housing prices in the nation. But a recent study suggests that one policy change would help the state address this without...

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Building Community With Residents: The Most Underrated Retention Tool By Jacob Canter

Every property manager talks about maintenance response times, rent collection, and lease renewals. Fewer talk about the thing that quietly drives all three: whether residents actually feel like...

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Try This New Screening Tool! It’s on Us – (FREE) for a Limited Time by Jeff Faller

Would You Know if an Applicant Submitted a Fake Bank Statement? Every week, housing providers receive bank statements that appear completely legitimate. Some are. Some aren’t. With today’s...

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It’s Here! The FREE “AOA San Diego Landlording Power Conference”!

Make sure to circle the date on your calendar for this much-anticipated money-making/money-saving event! WHEN: Thursday, October 22, 2026 WHERE: Marina Village Conference Center, Captain’s Room 1936 Quivira Way,...

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Building Community With Residents: The Most Underrated Retention Tool by Jacob Canter

Every property manager talks about maintenance response times, rent collection, and lease renewals. Fewer talk about the thing that quietly drives all three: whether residents actually feel like...

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What You Need to Know to Start a Business by Peter S. Muffoletto, C.P.A.

When starting a business, there are a number of issues to deal with, not the least of which is having to deal with the IRS and various tax...

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Investment Property Ownership: From a Secure Future to a Legal Liability by Mercedes Shaffer

The recent announcement of the largest healthcare fraud takedown in U.S. history, alleging billions of dollars in fraudulent Medicare and Medicaid claims, caught my attention. As I read...

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The Housing Crisis Isn’t Going Away By Brett Eversole

A version of this article first appeared on July 14, 2026 in the Daily Wealth, published by Stansberry & Associates Investment Research, an independent investment research firm.  You...

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Five-County Committee Forms to Oppose November Bay Area Transit Sales Tax by SHIFT-Bay Area

Taxpayer advocates, transit reformers, and civic leaders from across the Bay Area today announced the formation of the Committee for Affordable Bay Area Transit, a campaign committee opposing...

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Legal Q & A by Richard Beckman, Esq.

Below are questions asked by rental property owners regarding California rent control laws, followed by answers provided by Attorney Richard Beckman.   Question 1: I have a tenant...

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Legal Q & A By Franco Simone, Esq. & Lera Blevins, Esq.

Below are questions asked by rental property owners regarding property management, followed by answers provided by the law firm of Simone and Blevins.   Question One: I recently...

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What the ‘Once-in-a-Lifetime’ Federal Housing Bill Means for California by Ben Christopher

The largest single piece of federal housing legislation to come out of Congress in at least a generation has become law. However, it might be a while before...

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IN THE NEWS-September 2026

SoCal Businesses Lose Fight Over Gas-Powered Appliances Southern California air regulators can move forward with new limits on the sale of certain gas-powered appliances, including water heaters.  Despite...

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Growing Older: Taxes, Investors and the Exit Strategy Conundrum by Dwight Kay

Over the last three to four decades, many successful real estate developers, sponsors, syndicators and operators have built substantial portfolios of commercial real estate using high-net-worth investor capital....

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How Aging Apartment Buildings Can Stay Competitive by Kyle Crown

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...

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Legal Q & A Dennis Block

Below are questions asked by rental property owners regarding California rent control laws, followed by answers provided by eviction attorney Dennis Block.   Question One: My tenant demanded...

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Paper Tenants, Real Problems: How to Detect Fraud Before You Hand Over the Keys by Daniel Bornstein, Esq.

Taking the time to verify information on the front end can mean the difference between a stable tenancy and a costly mistake that takes months to unwind. With...

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How to Properly Return Your Tenant’s Security Deposit by Rachel Steen

Security deposit disputes are among the most common sources of conflict between landlords and tenants. To help reduce these disputes, California enacted Assembly Bill 2801, which imposes new...

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Long Beach Trade Show and Educational Conference a Big Success!

WOW! What an incredible event! Our “Million Dollar” Trade Show and Landlording Conference last month was a massive success! We had highly knowledgeable speakers who delivered fantastic content,...

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The City Inspector Is Coming: Seven Issues Every Property Owner Should Check First by Michael Malki

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...

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