San Francisco Bay Property Management Blog

Diversification is vital for managing risk in real estate. When you limit yourself to only one type of property in one area, you're setting yourself up for disaster.A balanced portfolio can help you survive natural disasters, economic downturns, and other unforeseen events. W...

Imagine never having to worry about property inspections, maintenance requests, or submitting payments ever again. With help from an experienced property manager, it's possible. The best property maintenance companies can keep your properties in the best shape.Maintaining you...

Almost half of California housing units are renter-occupied, and many of these tenants are struggling. Luckily, property management companies in San Francisco Bay, CA can help you find quality tenants and make you a landlord they trust.Read on to learn some ways that property man...

If you're a landlord in the San Francisco Bay Area seeking reliable, long-term tenants, you might be struggling right now. After all, Bay Area rents have seen dramatic declines across the board this year, with all areas and property types experiencing a crash in demand.While ...

Seventy-five percent of landlords still collect personal checks from tenants. If you're still accepting this payment method from tenants, now is the time to stop.Online payments have become the preferred method for collecting rent. You enjoy secure transactions and quick paym...

Did you know there's a way that landlords can get guaranteed monthly rent from their tenants? When you sign up to become a Section 8 landlord, that's part of the deal.Every year, the federal government sets aside billions of dollars to help alleviate homelessness across t...

It's no secret that being a landlord can bring you a great deal of wealth. However, it can also drag you down financially if you don't fill your properties with high-quality tenants.For many landlords, screening tenants and scheduling showings can get in the way of their ...

The average lifespan of a stove is about 10-15 years. After the appliance has reached that mark, it will begin showing signs of issues. In some cases, it may stop working altogether.For landlords in San Francisco Bay, this problem can be classified as an emergency. You'll nee...

Are you tired of fielding requests from tenants by email or phone in San Francisco? Now may be a good time to invest in a tenant web access portal.Research shows apartment renters' top complaints range from pests to health hazards, noise complaints, and repair problems. This ...

Are you thinking about becoming a San Francisco real estate investor? You couldn't ask for a better market.Research shows San Francisco's median housing prices are more than $1.2 million, much higher than the $424,000 national median price. The rental home vacancy rate ha...