Should You Sell or Rent the Investment Property You Inherited?
Inheriting a home can be an emotional experience. Usually, that inheritance comes when a family member or close friend dies, and the property is bequeathed to you. What will you do with that home? Maybe you want to live in the home yourself. If so, your decision is...
Best Tenant Retention Strategies – Oakland Property Management Advice
What efforts are you making to retain your best Oakland tenants? If you’re not doing anything strategic and just hoping for the best, you may be missing a huge opportunity to increase what you earn. Retaining good tenants needs to be part of your investment plan....
Qualities to Look For In an Oakland Property Manager
What qualities make an ideal Oakland property manager? Surely you need someone who is smart and experienced. You need a professional who is detail-oriented, patient, and thorough. You need someone who knows the local rental market. There are a lot of qualities that...
Advertising Your Oakland Rental Property: What to Know
What kind of advertising speaks to you? If you’re like most consumers, you respond to advertising that provides an emotional spark. Something motivates you to look closer at a product or service, even if you’re not ready to make a purchase. Good advertising works...
Renovations to Maximize Your Rental Income in Berkeley
Earning as much rental income as possible is a goal that every Berkeley real estate investor tends to embrace. While the local market will have the largest impact on what you’re able to charge in rent for your property, you can still influence how much you earn. Property condition plays a big role.