Avoiding a long term vacancy in Oakland is important to the financial stability of your entire real estate portfolio. Vacancies are expensive. You don’t have any rent coming in, and you have to spend money out of pocket to pay for things like utilities and...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
