Dangers of Online-Only Property Management Companies to Rental Owners in Pleasanton

By Russ Cowley Thursday, July 7, 2022

Many services can be done virtually these days, and in many industries, that’s a benefit which leads to efficiency and productivity. The COVID pandemic has pushed more people into the virtual space, and while much of what we do as property managers is digital, we still str...

How Do You Get Your Pleasanton Investment Property Rented Quickly?

By Russ Cowley Thursday, June 16, 2022

Long vacancies can be a disaster for real estate investors. If your property isn’t rented within weeks or even days of hitting the Pleasanton rental market, you’re looking at a loss that equals thousands of dollars. A vacancy that goes on for months will cost you ov...

Custom Clauses To Add to a Tenant's Lease Agreement | Continuing Education for Pleasanton Landlords

By Russ Cowley Thursday, May 26, 2022

A lease agreement is meant to protect you, your Pleasanton rental property, and your residents. It has to be detailed, it has to be thorough, and it has to cover all the legal disclosures and requirements that reflect California’s strict rental laws. At Advantage Pro...

What Should You Include in Your Tenant’s Lease Agreement? | Pleasanton Landlord Education

By Russ Cowley Thursday, May 12, 2022

Once you’ve approved qualified tenants for your rental property, it’s time to collect the move-in funds and sign the lease agreement. What kind of information do you need to include in your lease? Where do you even start? We’ve put together a roadmap...

Are You Getting All the Tax Deductions for Your Pleasanton Rental Property

By Russ Cowley Sunday, April 10, 2022

Owning rental property in California is popular for many reasons, including the number of tax exemptions available. Every year, real estate investors shortchange themselves on their tax returns because they do not claim their rightful tax exemptions. This blog will outline seve...

Consider These Risks Before Renting Your Pleasanton Property to Family or Friends

By Russ Cowley Tuesday, March 1, 2022

A common mistake new California investment property owners often make is deciding to rent their Pleasanton property to friends or family members.Finding the right tenant seems like a daunting task and some California property owners try to cut costs by vetting tenants themselve...

What Defines a Great Resident? | Pleasanton Landlords Need to Know

By Russ Cowley Thursday, December 16, 2021

Did you know that more than 5.8 million households in America are behind on rent? That's over 14% of the population. Pleasanton property management is tough and good Residents are an asset for your rental property. If you're new to being a Landlord, you need to kn...

What Angles Do Some Tenants Play on Unsuspecting Landlords? | Pleasanton Property Management Alert

By Russ Cowley Thursday, December 2, 2021

Tenant screening is usually a lengthy process. As property owners, there are several crucial factors like credit score, criminal records, and previous tenancy records that you check, before allowing tenants to occupy your rental home. However, despite your thoroughness, som...

What Are Pleasanton Landlords Required to Disclose to Tenants?

By Russ Cowley Thursday, November 25, 2021

As a Pleasanton landlord, you must make some mandatory disclosures to your tenants regarding the state of the property. California has a long list of disclosure requirements, ranging from something as simple as sharing the landlord's contact information to something mo...

What is Rent Ready?

By Russ Cowley Thursday, August 15, 2019

What Is “Rent Ready” You may have heard “Rent Ready,” “Move-In Ready,” or other similar terms tossed around by real estate investors and tenants. While the terms are synonymous, the characteristics of a rental property that’s ready f...

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Dangers of Online-Only Property Management Companies to Rental Owners in Pleasanton

How Do You Get Your Pleasanton Investment Property Rented Quickly?

Custom Clauses To Add to a Tenant's Lease Agreement | Continuing Education for Pleasanton Landlords

What Should You Include in Your Tenant’s Lease Agreement? | Pleasanton Landlord Education

Are You Getting All the Tax Deductions for Your Pleasanton Rental Property

Consider These Risks Before Renting Your Pleasanton Property to Family or Friends

What Defines a Great Resident? | Pleasanton Landlords Need to Know

What Angles Do Some Tenants Play on Unsuspecting Landlords? | Pleasanton Property Management Alert

What Are Pleasanton Landlords Required to Disclose to Tenants?

What is Rent Ready?

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