Robert Machado's (jsafonov) Blog

I have managed Natomas rental property and other areas for nearly a decade.....I cannot seem to find an easy way to have the tenant pay the water bill.  In Natomas the water bill and garbage bill are combined.  The water usage is metered and varies.  It is itemized but still combined with the oth...

Nearly all tenants will pay rent late at some point during their tenancy.  Most remedy the delinquency with a full rent payment and payment of the late fee.  At times some tenants do not make the proper payments and begin to generate lots of late fees.  These tenants often begin making later and ...

I have been able to rent up two high end South Port properties recently in a very short amount of time.  This community's close proximity to downtown Sacramento and its good quality homes and condos make it an ideal location for families and professionals to rent.   The community has lakes, parks...

Though we are in a void of time between Christmas and New Years I am still seeing decent turn outs to my open houses.  People still need to live somewhere and are enduring the weather to make it happen.  With the slow season it is always important to stay sharp in your efforts to market--fewer pr...

  Land lords and property managers need to be aware of a new California law requiring the installation of Carbon Monoxide smoke detectors in residential rental properties.  The following text was taken from the Los Angeles Times: "The bill requires that alarm devices, which can cost less than $30...

It is a reality that property managers and other agents must have the use of a smart phone.  Homepointe agents have used blackberry cell phones for a couple years--while they are great at email and direct communication....they pale in the versatility of newer cell phones such as the Iphone and An...

Continuing education is critical to survive in this industry.  I strongly recommend every licensed agent take an annual legal review course to prepare for the new year.  These courses educate us to best represent our clients and protect ourselves from the many pitfalls in the industry.  All agent...

I am experiencing the typical slower demand for rentals in all communities this month of December.  The Fall season was busier than normal and ended up renting up much of my available properties.  Not a bad problem to have...fortunately I have a new crop of vacancies coming available this week an...

I have managed rental property in Natomas for nearly a decade and cannot recall having as productive a month as last month.  Maybe back in 2003 or 2004 when there was a huge surge in new construction can I find anytime period to compare it.  Investors from all over found incredible deals on REO a...

The newer South Port community in West Sacramento is performing well for investors of rental property.  Homes with 3, 4 and 5 bedrooms are finding qualified tenants willing to pay competitive rents.  The inventory is relatively low so the homes are attracting large responses even in this slower r...