by Eric | Jul 24, 2020 | Owner Education, Property Management Education
Real estate investors have a lot of options when they decide to buy a rental property in Oakland. The market has single-family homes in established neighborhoods, new construction multi-family buildings with a lot of units, and everything in between. We always... 
by Eric | Jul 10, 2020 | Owner Education, Property Management Education
If you’re trying to decide whether it’s better to sell or rent your vacant Oakland property, we understand the indecision. A lot of our clients are moving out of state for work or personal reasons, following new passions, or moving from the home they currently live in... 
by Eric | Jun 26, 2020 | Investing in Rental Properties, Owner Education, Property Management Education
A number of new laws have gone into effect in 2020, and while the rent control and just cause eviction laws are getting most of the attention, there’s also a Section 8 bill that affects almost every rental property owner in Oakland and throughout California. If you... 
by Eric | Jun 12, 2020 | Owner Education, Property Management Education, Rental Price
The rental value of your Berkeley investment property depends on a few key factors, including the strength of the current rental market, the location and size of your property, and its condition. Some of these things you can control, but most of them you cannot. Be... 
by Eric | Dec 3, 2018 | Owner Education, Property Maintenance, Property Management Education
Tenant damages is something that most landlords fear, but there are a few steps you can take to minimize the risk and ensure your property remains in good condition before, throughout, and after a tenancy. Tenant-Caused Damage: Who Pays? Before you move a tenant... 
by Eric | Oct 29, 2018 | Owner Education, Rental Price
Investors and property owners often ask me what I think about rent control, and where I see the future of rent control going. Today, I have some answers. Rent Control and Bay Area Investment Properties Many property managers and investors complain about rent control...