I got into real estate in the middle of a downturn, and I’ve worked in the industry through recessions and booms. It all began with my father sending me articles clipped from the L.A. Times about where the market would go, reminding me never to assume that anything in this business was permanent. For 30…
If you’ve ever thought about buying a rental property near a college campus but you weren’t sure if renting to college students would present too much risk and headache, after reading this article you will see that there are a lot of good reasons you may want to purchase an investment property that is near…
This time of year can be fun and exciting; it can also be hectic and stressful. In an effort to make the summer more exciting and take more off of your plate, here are some time and money-saving tips to do this summer. Dealing with the Heat With soaring temperatures, many landlords are dealing not…
As advisors at AOA, we are required and always strive to address concerns with kindness and professionalism. It is not my intent to “belittle” anyone, but sometimes, we are amazed at questions and are grateful that thoughts can’t be heard. At a time when it seems that being a rental property owner is most…
Below are discussions and tips that have been shared by landlords nationwide. Please be sure to know the applicable laws in your area as they may differ from some of the offered suggestions. Minimum FICO Score Accepted? A landlord was trying to determine what would be the minimum FICO score he would accept from a…
As a professional property manager, I am committed to balancing the legal and ethical obligations to residents of rental dwelling units; providing safe and habitable housing, while simultaneously serving the owners’ financial interests. When landlord’s and tenant’s opinions do not align, conflicts often occur – sometimes, to a level of irreconcilable differences. However, those conflicts…
Blinds are no longer as cheap as they used to be. One landlord who used to always use mini blinds now uses and prefers curtains instead in her rentals. She shared the advantages to using curtains: Blinds Vs. Curtains With blinds we had to change most of them after every move-out for one reason or…
Below are questions asked by rental property owners regarding California property management and resident manager laws followed by answers provided by Attorney Franco Simone. Q: I am a landlord and heard that the state of California extended the protections of the COVID-19 Tenant Relief Act. Is this true? A: Yes, on March 31, 2022, California…
Some years back, I had an experience that taught me just how crucial a reliable property manager is for owners of out-of-state real estate. I’m a property manager by trade, but I’ve also dabbled in the ownership of rental assets over the years. One property I used to own was a mixed-use building in Georgia,…
Protecting your rental property from crime is essential on many levels. Think about all the benefits of a safe rental! By doing so, you can: Attract and retain good tenants Avoid the destruction of your property Increase the value of your property Contribute to a healthier community Make property management more enjoyable