by Marissa Barajas | Mar 20, 2025 | Owner Education, Property Management Education
Pet requests may come in from existing tenants, who are living in your rental property without a pet. Unless your lease specifically prohibits pets in the property, it’s a good idea to consider the request. You don’t want your tenants trying to sneak in a new kitten...
by Marissa Barajas | Mar 13, 2025 | Owner Education, Property Management Education
Santa Rosa, California is known for its scenic landscapes, blooming culture, and strategic location in the heart of Sonoma County. It’s in the middle of wine country, and home to vineyards, galleries, shopping, as well as plenty of outdoor recreation. More than 10...
by Marissa Barajas | Mar 6, 2025 | Owner Education, Property Management Education
How do you know if you need a permit to improve your rental property? A fresh coat of paint hardly requires a visit to City Hall. However, if you’re tearing down walls, installing new plumbing or electrical work, or making a dramatic improvement or change to your...
by Marissa Barajas | Feb 27, 2025 | Owner Education, Property Management Education
If you’re tired of talking about technology, we’ve got some bad news for you: there’s always going to be something to talk about. Property management tech is always changing. It’s always evolving. We’re seeing new platforms and systems arrive almost constantly, and...
by Marissa Barajas | Feb 20, 2025 | Owner Education, Property Management Education
There are plenty of reasons to both lament the loss of tenants in your Santa Rosa rental property and to celebrate the transition. You don’t love the fact that you’re facing a vacancy and that you’ll have to invest some money into turnover costs, maintenance, and...
by Marissa Barajas | Feb 13, 2025 | Owner Education, Property Management Education
Santa Rosa has had a strange relationship with rent control over the last decade. In 2016, the City Council passed a rent control law. There was a lot of backlash against that local ordinance, and it was put to a vote in a special election in 2017. Santa Rosa citizens...
