You may think you’re well-versed in fair housing laws when it comes to not discriminating against the protected classes covered by state and federal laws. You don’t use exclusionary language in your advertising and marketing, and you screen every application...
It looks like things are beginning to shift in the Santa Rosa real estate market. With interest rates rising and competition relaxing just a bit, buyers are less willing to pay the high prices that homes have been listed for over the last year or two. While selling a...
The tax benefits available to real estate investors who rent out homes are pretty great. You can reduce your tax liability by claiming depreciation, deducting mortgage interest, and taking deductions for things like maintenance, advertising costs, and professional...
Might it be time to look for a new property management partner? Maybe you’ve been making excuses or giving your property managers the benefit of the doubt. But, if you’re not getting the service you expect or you find that your expenses are going up while your income...
Pets can quickly become an emotional topic, especially when we’re discussing pets in rental properties. Tenants get emotional about their pets because they’re often considered family members. They cannot imagine living anywhere without them. Owners can get pretty...
Everyone loves amenities. When we’re talking about the amenities available in a rental property, we’re talking about those extras that make your property stand out from all the others on the Santa Rosa rental market. Because great amenities matter to residents, the...