A Property Manager’s Guide to Must Know Laws & Regulations

by Scott Parks | Dec 13, 2019 | Owner Education, Property Management Education

Some of the most expensive mistakes that landlords make are legal mistakes. In California, it’s easy to be confused about what you can and cannot do as a landlord, and we’re dealing with a legal landscape that’s even more tenant-friendly than it used to be. There are...

How to Set Tenant’s Expectations as a Brentwood Landlord

by Scott Parks | Nov 29, 2019 | Owner Education, Property Management Education

A positive and successful rental experience depends on good communication and established expectations. If you want your tenant to pay rent on time, take care of your property, and follow the terms of your lease, you have to be clear and consistent in the way you...

Finding & Hiring Reliable Vendors for Your Brentwood Rental Property

by Scott Parks | Nov 15, 2019 | Owner Education, Property Management Education

Smart investors know that screening the vendors and contractors who work on your property is almost as important as screening the tenants who live there. You trust these people to perform work on your property and to keep your investment functional, safe, and...

California’s New Rental Control Law – How Does This Affect Your Property?

by Scott Parks | Nov 13, 2019 | Owner Education, Property Management Education

If you’re a landlord in California, you need to be aware of the new rent control laws and how they will affect your investment property.

Preventative Maintenance & Why it’s Important | Brentwood Property Management Tips

by Scott Parks | Nov 1, 2019 | Owner Education, Property Maintenance, Property Management Education

Responding to routine and emergency repair issues is part of managing and maintaining your rental property. However, even more important than those things is preventative maintenance. If you don’t have a good preventative maintenance plan in place, you’re probably...