Governor Newson just announced that by June 15th, we will be allowed to go back to pre-Covid life, but we will still have to wear a mask. Rental Market With Spring here and over 2 million Californians getting their Covid shot each week, things are changing! For the first time in almost a year, San […]
All property owners I have spoken to recently are still getting full rent payment from all their tenants. Vacancies are still difficult to fill. Reach out to me if you need any advice or help with getting new tenants. The big question that has come a few times recently, “Is now a good time to […]
Is it 2021 yet? As we finish this year, we are starting to see some progress towards “back to normal”. Although the state assembly is going to vote on continuing the No Eviction, No Late Fee Moratorium, introduced by San Francisco’s Scott Weiner. Let’s hope that if they consider extending the moratorium, they address financial […]
Once again, the income property market is riding the crest of the wave and as an owner; you are positioned to reap the benefits. Now is the time to ensure you are maximizing your rental income or, if you are considering selling, preparing your property to capitalize on the current trends to receive optimal offer […]
Whether you are a new property owner, or you want to improve your property management skills, here are the basic, yet vitally important things you need to do. From getting all your paperwork organized, to looking at ways to increase your current income. And finally, getting the most out of your upcoming vacancy is of […]
In numerous conversations with multi-unit owners in October, many are asking about options to sell their property. As we get further into that discussion, we have discussed next steps. I have spoken to a few owners that want to sell their apartment buildings. They don’t want to deal with tenant issues and don’t want to […]
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As we near October and Fall weather, here are a couple of tips that I have learned over my 21 years as an owner, manager and broker: The most important task (as I have learned the hard way!) is to have your roof cleaned, cleared of debris and rain gutters checked. The last thing we […]
As I speak to East Bay apartment owners, a common theme is “I’m getting so many requests for minor repairs and maintenance” . With everyone staying home due to Covid and the recent unhealthy air quality, tenants are inside almost 24 hours a day. This is making them more aware of any issues, so now […]
As of this week, the vast majority of property owners I’ve spoken with have the vast majority of tenants paying full rent, and on time. Depending your tenant profile, the ending of the $600 per week federal stimulus check could impact collections. As Summer comes to a close and schools start up, we are all […]