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Handling client relations is a delicate process--particularly in the beginning.  Most relationships have some level of give and take.  This is natural and expected.  I have come across some interesting clients who are well educated in our industry and often have self managed their own rental prop...
11/22/2010
I am working with a new client who has hired me to manage her rental property.  For a property manager interested in growing the business it started off wonderfully....a new account with a newly placed tenant.  The owner had done all her homework and new much of how our company operated.  She had...
11/19/2010
I was fortunate to sit with my family and do absolutely nothing on this rainy Sunday.  With little ones in the house who are a little under the weather their energy levels were as low as mine....a warm fire, some football and a comfortable couch was all we needed.  After soaking up some down time...
10/24/2010
As the rainy season comes it is important to protect your property.  Pick a dry day to finish caulking windows and doors--moisture is your enemy.  Clearing the roof gutters will prolong them and prevent water from flowing over and into your eaves.  Reduce or turn off the sprinklers as soon as pos...
10/18/2010
More and more investors are finding good deals and qualified tenants in the Natomas communities.  3, 4 and 5 bedroom rental homes in Natomas are being rented up in a a few short weeks from the date the investors are closing on them.  Most are finding thatrents are providing a positive cash flow w...
10/18/2010
As real estate professionals we tend to get quick feed back as to whether we are performing well for our clients or not.  Repeat business, referrals and frank criticism (constructive or other) all contribute to our own understanding of how well we do our jobs.  It is important to not only rely on...
10/12/2010
Having tenants be responsible for the water, sewer and garbage is a debate that may never end.   The costs for these services will continue to rise and the owners prefer to not pay them.  The problem is money--specifically the lack of money tenants have.  They will pay the rent, gas and their cel...
09/29/2010
Investors are buying up the rentals in the various Natomas communities...and finding good tenants!  3, 4 and 5 bed homes are consistently renting up in less than 30 days.  Our formula doesn't change:  know your market and price the home properly--reduce every 10-14 days as needed.  Please contact...
09/28/2010
There is no substitute for being ready.  I am geared up for a small claims court case today and could not feel better about it....yes I am actually looking forward to court.  In this case I am defending an owner client in a security deposit dispute.  Though it is taking more work than the monetar...
09/09/2010
In the huge community of Natomas, Natomas Park rentals are leading the way in rents attained and time needed to rent out.  Single family homes with 3, 4 and 5 bedrooms are all finding well qualified tenants as well as very good rents.  Surrounding neighborhoods like Regency Park and Westlake are ...
09/02/2010
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