San Francisco Bay Property Management Blog

If you are planning to rent a property in San Francisco, there are many important considerations when it comes to choosing tenants. One of the most important is whether or not you will allow your tenants to have pets on the property. There are both pros and cons to this decision,...

The population in San Francisco reached over 800,000 in 2019 and is continuing to grow. For those looking to get into the real estate market, managing properties in the Bay Area can be stressful.That's where a property management company comes in. They're a perfect soluti...

Do you ever struggle with rent collection from your tenants? If so, you might want to check out and follow these five pro tips for collecting rent. 1. Choose Good Tenants Collecting rent is always easier if you select good tenants. While you can hire San Francisco Bay p...

As a real estate investor, there are a lot of things you have to think about. Are your investments profitable? Can you earn your desired rate of return, and more?Of course, one of the biggest concerns with any real estate investment is tax statements and 1099s.Even the most seaso...

If you're a property owner in the Bay Area, chances are you've heard that rents have been dropping. The San Francisco Bay Area may be one of the expensive places to live. Despite price drops, the Bay Area is a property owner's market. Nonetheless, you'll want...

It's estimated that 65% of San Francisco households rent their homes. Thanks to the pandemic eviction moratorium, renting is now more attractive.Yet as a landlord, you still want to maintain some control. Being able to handle leases, both new and existing, is one way to work ...

In 2018, there were nearly 20 million rental properties in the United States. If you are one of those reaping the benefits of owning a rental property, then you know how beneficial and stressful this can be.One way to make your life easier is by hiring a property manager. Thinkin...

Finding the right property management company can be a tense process for any landlord.You want a property management company that brings you peace of mind. The best way to ensure your property is in the right hands is to ask the right questions.Here are ten questions to ask befor...

As a landlord, there is always that chance that you are going to deal with noisy tenants who don't pay their rent. There are so many things that you can do to prevent leasing to this kind of tenant.Unfortunately, once you have one, it can be difficult to have them vacate...

When landlords don't screen tenants before allowing them to move into their rental property, they are setting themselves up for failure. They realize when it's too late that they won't be able to get rent on time, their property may get destroyed, or they're harbo...