Once you have successfully attracted prospective renters, it’s time to do the next vital step in managing your Chico rental property, which is screening these potential tenants. You need to have a ready list of standards and make sure that the occupants you welcome fit what you’re looking for. How to Pinpoint High-Caliber Renters? If…

Did you know that renovations can significantly impact the ROI on your rental property? Investing in the right renovations can make your rental property attractive for the tenants. As a result, tenant turnover minimizes, and you can earn good money on your rental property.  The noteworthy thing here is that not all renovations have the…

Being a landlord can be incredibly rewarding. If you do everything properly, you’ll have set yourself up to earn a recurring income for many years to come.  Admittedly, being a landlord isn’t always an easy walk in the park. Responding to maintenance requests at all hours can prove daunting. Having to evict a difficult tenant…

Landlords, real estate brokers, lenders, housing providers, and home sellers have a duty to treat their clients fairly and equally to avoid housing discrimination, therefore it’s important they know the Fair Housing Laws. The Fair Housing Act was enacted by Congress to prevent housing discrimination based on certain protected classes.  While housing discrimination can still…

Chico is one of the most desirable places to live in California. While housing costs in this city are among the highest in the country, homebuyers and real estate investors can still find properties for sale at affordable prices. The median home value in Chico is $458,228, which is similar to the national average. Chico…

California is one of the hottest real estate markets in the United States. With a current population of over 39.1 million people, real estate investors can find vast opportunities to earn from the Golden State’s housing market.    In fact, being one of the states with the best economy in the US, a lot of…

As a landlord in California, it is imperative for you to be as familiar as possible with the rules and regulations regarding rental properties. This includes the laws that affect the process of breaking a lease in California. Rental Agreement in California As a landlord, being able to write a comprehensive lease agreement is a…

While no landlord wants to deal with an eviction when it comes to their rental property, sometimes it is necessary. However, like most states, California has its own set of rules and regulations that determine how the eviction process must occur. That’s why we have provided a comprehensive guide to California’s eviction laws to help…

If you are a landlord, collecting a security deposit from your tenants can be beneficial to you and your property for many reasons. A security deposit can help you cover many unexpected costs, including:   Unpaid utilities: When a tenant is occupying your rental property, they are responsible for the cost of utilities. However, if…

In California, a rental agreement can be established either orally or through a written document. Once this is done, California law gives both parties of the lease – the landlord and tenant – certain rights and obligations.  The California landlord-tenant law is contained in CA Civil Code 1940-1954.05. In today’s blog, we’ll go over important…