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When your tenant moves out of your property, there will be turnover repairs and costs that are required before a new tenant can move in. As the property owner, you’ll be responsible for any of the costs associated with normal wear and tear.   Damage, however, is paid...

To protect your Santa Cruz rental property from tenant damage, you’ll want to screen potential tenants thoroughly, collect an adequate security deposit, and develop tenant relationships based on trust and respect. Even with every precaution and outstanding tenants,...

Smart investors know that professional property management can help your rental properties perform better. You’re likely to earn more money, spend less on things like maintenance and vacancy, and have an overall better investment experience.  We can list hundreds of...

A lease agreement is signed by landlords and tenants to protect each party and the rental home itself. There are many different types of leases. Some property owners are comfortable with a two-page rental agreement and others want dozens and dozens of pages with ongoing addenda and attachments.

In order for a rental property to be a lucrative investment, landlords must be able to manage themselves and their paperwork. Staying organized is not optional – it is essential. Not only do you need to protect yourself with proper documentation and careful accounting, you also need to have everything in order for tax purposes.

Attracting, screening, and placing high-quality Santa Cruz tenants is an important part of the rental process. Retaining those tenants is even more important, especially when you’re thinking about the cost of turnover and the value of stable and consistent income.

Effective Santa Cruz property management relies on good communication. We are focused on communicating transparently and proactively with our owners, our tenants, our vendors, and all the other partners within our community that help us manage your property well.

Here are three things you need to do when you’re trying to settle a Santa Cruz tenant dispute