by Eric | May 21, 2021 | Inspections, Owner Education, Property Management Education
The Tenant Protection Ordinance in Oakland prohibits landlords from substantially and directly interfering with a tenant’s right to quiet use and enjoyment of their apartment. You cannot enter a tenant’s home without proper notice and a lawful purpose.
by Eric | May 7, 2021 | Owner Education, Property Maintenance, Property Management Education
Prioritizing routine repairs at your Oakland rental property will minimize the emergency repairs you have to make. Preventative and proactive maintenance will always cost less than an emergency response. You’ll pay your vendors less, you’ll reduce the inconvenience imposed on your tenants, and you’ll protect the condition of your investment. Deteriorating rental homes rarely earn top dollar, and they often have high turnover and vacancy rates.
by Eric | Apr 23, 2021 | Owner Education, Property Management Education
The pandemic is far from over, but optimists all over the country will agree that things are looking up. Vaccines are in distribution, cases in many areas are slowing, and businesses are doing their best to get back to normal.
by Eric | Aug 7, 2020 | Owner Education, Property Management Education
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... 
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...