The Risks of Renting to Friends and Family Navigating the real estate landscape can be notably complex when it involves renting to friends and family. This unique setup weaves threads of affection and responsibility together, potentially crafting either a beautiful tapestry or a tangled mess. Therefore, it’s imperative to approach such renting scenarios with caution, […]
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Improving the Sustainability of Your Apartment with Eco-Friendly Repairs
Improving the Sustainability of Your Apartment with Eco-Friendly Repairs Of all the greenhouse gasses produced in Los Angeles, around 40% are emitted from buildings, so by addressing the sustainability of your own apartment you can help contribute to the city’s fight against climate change. One of the easiest times to do this is when you’re addressing […]
Keep Your Renters Happy and Appreciated
Keep Your Renters Happy and Appreciated For renters, feeling heard, respected, and appreciated is hugely important. For property owners, ensuring that your renters feel this way can be tricky but it’s worth the effort. There are several strategies you can use to ensure your renters feel heard and respected while also showing them how much […]
Firing Up The Grill? Here’s How To Barbecue Safely From Your Apartment
Firing Up The Grill? Here’s How To Barbecue Safely From Your Apartment The history of barbecue in LA is rich and varied. “In the past decade or so, much of LA’s barbecue scene […] has become intertwined with the look and flavors of smoked meat found in the Lone Star State”, Eater reports. And, as the weather […]
The Dos and Don’ts of Tenant Background Checks
The Dos and Don’ts of Tenant Background Checks Poor tenant selection can cost you money, months of wasted time, and stress. You may have problems with unpaid rent, code of conduct violations, destruction, or illegal use of your property. In addition, you may lose existing clients or get a bad reputation. Of course, in that […]
Ways to Save When Furnishing a Rental Property
Ways to Save When Furnishing a Rental Property After investing in a rental property, you have already spent a lot of money. Money that you will hopefully get back through proper management and good tenants. However, there usually is another step that you have to take before you’re ready to start profiting. That step is […]