Southern California Property Management Blog

My Property Manager Screwed Up My 1099

So you have rental property managed by a professional property management company and in comparing your 1099-MISC to your 12-Month Cash Flow report, you notice the total income on the Cash Flow Report...

3 New California Real Estate Laws for 2018

Real estate laws are continually changing in California and the new year brought some important changes.  Here are 3 new California laws that directly affect landlords in 2018.  1. AB-2...

6 Reasons You Should Make Your Rental Property a Smart Home

Why would I want to spend a dime upgrading my rental home with smart features?      1. Increase the appeal of your home to the largest percentage of renters   I...

What Are Professional Property Management Fees in Upland, CA?

 One of the most common questions that a homeowner will ask a property manager is: what are the fees? We’re talking about the cost of property management when you hire a professional compa...

The Benefits of Working with Mesa Property Management

  One of the things I like to explain to owners when they consider Mesa Property Management to manage their rental properties is that I was a property owner and landlord myself long before I...

When is a 1-Star Review on Yelp a Good Thing?

For many people, Yelp is the go-to online review site for finding a great restaurant or the hottest bar in town. Increasingly, it is also used to find good doctors, lawyers or home service providers.&...

What's the Best Time of Year to Buy a House?

Renting out a property can be a great way to make extra money. However, the process of buying a second property and finding tenants can be difficult and confusing. Here are some tips for what time of ...

How Property Managers Can Help Tenants Celebrate the Holidays

The holiday season is a great time to foster relationships with your tenants and to promote strong relationships throughout your housing community. When deciding on decorations and holiday events, con...

How to Start Investing in Real Estate

Investing in Real Estate In short, real estate itself is property. That property can consist of land, buildings, and homes. When people engage in real estate, they’re dealing with the inves...

Top Questions to Ask Property Management Companies

Congratulations! You finally have some property you can call your own. You don’t have to deal with realtors, landlords, or anyone that can ask you to pay rent. Now you’re probably wonderin...