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Blog Utilizing the Fireplace

Utilizing the Fireplace

A great amenity to any property is a nice working fireplace! This key amenity can be a great selling point in getting renters interested as they will be able to see themselves sitting in front of a cozy fireplace and making lasting memories. But wait! Before utilizing we must ask...
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Blog Annual HVAC Tune Up

Annual HVAC Tune Up

Let me ask you a question… are you the type of person that takes your car in for a regular oil change and servicing? Or, do you wait for your car to break down prior to taking it in? As with most mechanical components, the HVAC system of your property requires periodic ser...
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Blog Accounting 101

Accounting 101

Success! We look forward to working with you and your investment. In this blog, we will cover four common accounting related questions. We use the accounting software from Rentvine and we will be using some of their instructional articles to help answer these questions. Let&rsquo...
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Blog Should I Stay Or Should I Go?

Should I Stay Or Should I Go?

There was a great song written by the Clash in 1981 - Should I Stay or Should I Go? And that is the topic relevant to many Orange County property owners. Do you stay with your current investment? Or, do you go and sell it?  Let’s have a look at some of the options.OPTI...
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Blog Leasing During a Move Out

Leasing During a Move Out

All good things must come to an end.  Whether your resident has been with you for a year or more at some point they will be needing to Move Out which is Phase Four of the Resident Life Cycle.  This leads us back to Phase One… Leasing! To maximize the investm...
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Blog Ending the Lease

Ending the Lease

All good things must come to an end. Operating a rental is important for what it accomplishes for an owner. However, from time to time it may be needed to change courses and stop operating the property as a rental with the most two common examples being if an owner needs to sell ...
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Blog The Lease Renewal Walk-Through

The Lease Renewal Walk-Through

A key step in Renewing the Lease is to perform The Lease Renewal Walk-Through. While leases can vary in duration (Examples: 12 months, 18 months, 24 months, etc.) most leases are for 12 months. All precautions have been previously taken to choose a good resident… howe...
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Blog The Move Out Process - Owners

The Move Out Process - Owners

Within the Resident Life Cycle, the Move Out process can be the most intimidating phase.  Losing a resident and the income stream they provide while working to fill the vacancy can be quite daunting.  On top of it all, this is usually the time your investment requires m...
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Blog Maintenance Checklist

Maintenance Checklist

The Maintenance Checklist is the second step in The Turn Process.  When we onboard a new property and are getting it ready for Leasing or when taking back possession from a resident after a Move-Out, it is important to know what is needed to get the property Move-In Rea...
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Blog Deferring Capital Gains

Deferring Capital Gains

In California, we are blessed with some of the best weather in the United States... and with that weather, comes some of the nation’s highest taxes, and this includes Capital Gains. According to a recent article on Forbes.com, as of January 1, 2024 the California Capital Ga...
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