by Suzanne Rodoni-Silverberg | Jun 12, 2013 | Santa Cruz Property Management Education
Usually, when landlords come to us and ask us to find them a tenant, what they really want to ask us is to find them a good tenant. The best way to do that is through our advertising and our tenant screening process.
We have a very large advertising network, and we use syndication. Our advertising is very high quality and professional. We cast a wide net with the various online websites we use. We put ads up on all the big sites, those that people know and recognize such as Zillow, Trulia and Craigslist. Then, there is a whole syndication network beyond those websites that we always utilize for our property listings. It helps us to cast an even wider net and give us the best pool of candidates possible for our property owners. (more…)
by Suzanne Rodoni-Silverberg | Jun 4, 2013 | Santa Cruz Property Management Education
Today I want to talk to you about how you should set a price for your rental property. It’s an easy thing for us at Real Estate Eight Three One to do because we do it every day, so we have a good pulse on the rental market. When we are advising owners what to charge for rent, we start by comparing the property to others that are similar and in the same area with identical amenities. We take a look at what those properties have rented for in the past, which helps us to recommend a good price point. (more…)
by Suzanne Rodoni-Silverberg | Feb 22, 2013 | Property Management
Properly maintaining is an important part of rental property ownership. Not just because it is the property owner’s responsibility, it reduces owner liability, and helps to maintain the value of the investment. However, there are times when the tenant could be responsible and that can be a difficult situation for the property owner to address with the tenant. (more…)
by Suzanne Rodoni-Silverberg | Feb 22, 2013 | Property Management
Many believe that once a tenant moves into a property all that is required is to “collect the rents”. As a property manager I often hear this but know it is far from reality. Tenancy starts before the tenant moves in, progresses while the tenant resides in the property, and continues after the tenant moves out. Properly setting expectations up front will go a long way towards a good tenancy experience. Understanding landlord/tenant laws is the best protection for a landlord other than hiring a professional property manager. (more…)
by Suzanne Rodoni-Silverberg | Feb 22, 2013 | Property Management
Mold has been around for a long time. Literally as long as there have been living organisms. Therefore, it may seem strange that it has become such an important and potentially dangerous issue. However, mention the possibility of the existence of mold to any reputable Property Manager, it gains immediate and urgent attention. (more…)
by Suzanne Rodoni-Silverberg | Feb 22, 2013 | Property Management
I am often asked about the value of hiring a property manager. Many property owners mistakenly believe that all a property manager does is “collect the rents”. There is much more to managing a property and I believe the cost associated with hiring a professional property manager is paid back in many ways. (more…)
by Suzanne Rodoni-Silverberg | Feb 22, 2013 | Property Management
Lead based paint has been an important issue since March 6th, 1996, when the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) & Housing & Urban Development (HUD) released regulations on the Residential Lead Based Paint Hazard Control Act. Property Managers and Landlords nationwide have worked to comply with the law. Additionally, the Lead-Based Paint Pre-Renovation Education Rule was invoked, which requires notification to occupants in advance of work that could disturb lead-based paint. (more…)
by Suzanne Rodoni-Silverberg | Feb 22, 2013 | Property Management
Most Landlords are not open to the idea of renting to tenants with pets. To be honest, this is understandable because I have seen situations where tenants have allowed their pets to cause considerable damage. When faced with the issue of pets, property managers and/or landlords need to use a logical approach. Saying “NO” to a pet right away can lead to illegal pets or possibly missing a good tenant. (more…)
by Suzanne Rodoni-Silverberg | Feb 22, 2013 | Property Management
It often seems that a property owner does not have any rights and that tenants call the shots, the courts only rule in favor of the tenant, and the attorneys end up with all the money. Just look at the multi million dollar lawsuits that have happened regarding mold, lead-based paint, Fair Housing, and more. In fact, we do our best to keep owners apprised of the legislation and legal actions that are continually happening. However, there is another perspective to landlord and tenant rights. (more…)
by Suzanne Rodoni-Silverberg | Feb 22, 2013 | Property Management
How would you rate your knowledge as a landlord. Being a landlord is more than just collecting rents. Understanding landlord/tenant law is the best protection for a landlord other than hiring a professional property manager. (more…)
