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How to Increase Tenant Retention With Online Marketing

If there is one thing that makes most landlords happy, it is the ability of their property management company to increase tenant retention and reduce long vacancy cycles. In fact, the ability to keep vacancy in any property very short is what separates experienced West Hollywood property management companies from inexperienced ones. This is the […]

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Four Kinds of Property Inspections Every Property Manager Must Know About

As a property manager in Los Angeles or any part of the nation, you need to carry out property inspections as often as possible; in fact, the more the better. You don’t need to do an inspection once a year or just during the vacancy periods. There are 4 types of property inspections you must […]

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What To Do When Your Tenant Lose their Job

As a property manager or landlord in North Hollywood, one of the inevitable situations you may have to deal with at some point is your tenant losing their job. This is a situation that will definitely affect your relationship with your tenant. Coping with tenant’s job loss is your responsibility apart from collecting rents, maintaining […]

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5 Smart Ways to Protect Your Rental Property From Tenant Damage

One of the imminent concerns of every property manager in West Hollywood is tenant damage. While conducting a background check can help you reduce the number of bad tenants, there is still possibility of attracting bad tenants who for one reason or another will cause damage to your property. Experienced property managers in West Hollywood […]

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How to Attract Millennials to Your Rental Property

If you have a rental property in Los Angeles and surrounding environs, it might be a good idea to start targeting Millennials. Things are changing so fast, Millennials are becoming independent faster than Baby Boomers during their time and they are beginning to search for their own apartment. In fact, most of them are getting […]

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First-Time Rental Property Investors: Tips For Smart Investing

Investing in your first rental property is always an emotional period. For most first-time investors, it is a dream that they have been nurturing for years. Most people consider their very first rental property investment as their greatest achievement. Buying your first rental property sounds like a great idea, you should be careful to ensure […]

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How To Hold Onto a Quality Rental Property Tenant

As a property manager in San Fernando Valley and other Los Angeles area, one of the most difficult tasks is finding and holding onto a quality rental property tenant. With the harsh economy, it is becoming increasingly difficult to find a law-abiding and honest tenant. If you manage to find a quality rental property tenant, […]

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5 Tips For Hiring Rental Property Maintenance Staff

As a rental property manager in Glendale or other parts of Los Angeles, you need to be working with top maintenance staff whether you manage one single family property or big commercial properties. In fact, your maintenance staff will determine your relationship with your tenants. If you have a maintenance crew that responds promptly and […]

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Five Ways to Make Managing a Large Rental Property Easier

Most rental property managers in big cities such as Los Angeles and its surrounding environs have to deal with large properties. Managing a large rental property is not an easy task. If you are just getting started or you are a landlord that is not making use of a property management company, you may find […]