Long-Term vs. Short-Term Rental – Things to Consider

If you are lucky enough to own not one but two properties, you've got yourself an opportunity to earn some additional income. You've long thought about it but can't seem to decide whether to rent it out to passing travelers or look for a tenant who'll stick around...

5 ways to retain good tenants

Every landlord knows that good tenants are a truly wonderful thing! Being able to maintain good tenants is the goal for every landlord. When you can get tenants to re-sign a lease year after year, you are reducing the amount of time your investment property is lying vacant, and t...

Fair housing during the pandemic

Believe it or not, the pandemic era we're currently living in could be the best reason yet to hire a property management company. In a time where laws are changing quickly, it's smart to cover all your bases as a landlord. Utilizing the services of a property management company l...

Fall fun, from Huntington Beach to Long Beach

We typically think of spring as the time of new beginnings. But this time of year is also full of fresh starts and opportunities for adventure right where we live. As September’s temperatures start to cool down from summer’s heat, it’s a great time to enjoy what’s waiting...

More proven methods from PMI Patron to ensure your real estate portfolio is growing

The real estate market in Southern California is always a lucrative place to invest. In our last blog, we looked at some proven methods to ensure that your real estate portfolio is headed in the right direction. By way of recap, the first method was to “get in the game,” mean...

Should You Allow Pets in Your Rental Property?

Having an extra property to rent is a blessing not many people are lucky to have. However, contrary to popular belief, being a landlord is not an easy job. It requires a lot of decision-making that can have some severe consequences if not carefully thought through. Deciding who t...

The importance of good photographs

Got a home for sale or rent? A great property can sell itself but you’re not doing yourself any favors by making the home do all the work. There are many tactics you can use to get your property in tip-top shape before potential buyers take a peek but it all starts in one place...

Three ways hiring a property management company will help you

Having a little bit of help in life always makes things easier. Your family helps around the house with chores and your co-workers help complete certain projects. We help each other all the time in life by holding doors, retrieving dropped items and other mundane tasks we hardly ...

Tips for turning an Anaheim area home into a rental property

Perhaps you are contemplating a move to another city or even another state. Maybe you’ve decided that it’s the right time to upsize and purchase a larger house. Perhaps instead of trying to sell your current home outright, you are considering the possibility of using it as an...

6 Ways to Reward Good Tenants

Truly responsible tenants aren't always easy to find. If your tenants pay rent on time, don't damage the apartment, and don't have neighbors complaining about them – there's a good chance you should try to keep them as your tenants for as long as possible. S...