Riverside Property Management Blog

Pets play a special role in our lives, but it can get slightly confusing when discussing emotional support animals (ESAs) and service animals. Did you know that even a tiny horse can be a service animal? Both ESAs and service animals offer emotional support, but they're not exactly twins. To find the right furry friend for you, it'...

Murrieta, California – a city that's growing and booming! Nestled in the heart of Southern California, Murrieta is on the fast track to becoming your next favorite place to call home. It's not just another suburban sprawl; it's a thriving, lively community with a character all its own.   Sure, it's known as a be...

Ever experienced a Friday night frenzy like this? You roll up to your doorstep, Friday night fatigue heavy in the air, excited to unwind and kick off the weekend. With anticipation, you reach into your pocket, pull out your key, and insert it into the lock. But wait – it won't budge. Panic trickles in as you give it another go...

In the nearly 40 years of property management, we've never seen so many mold remediation situations as we have in the last seven months, from slab leaks to kitchen sink leaks to showers leaking behind the walls to roof leaks. You name it. We've seen it over the last several months. My speculation for the increase is the aging home...

Naturally. shortly after enrolling in High School, for some, possibly sooner, you start thinking about what College to attend. If you aren’t familiar with Riverside and your options for many colleges, I am here to help you. Riverside is best known for the Orange Groves, The Mission Inn, and the Festival of Lights, but Riverside...

What is a four-letter word that will send shivers down your spine? You guessed it. Mold. Usually, humans and mold live symbiotically in the world. It stays in its lane, and we stay in ours. Sometimes, mold becomes a pest and needs to be eradicated immediately.  What is Mold?Mold is a fungus that is in the air we breathe. It’s f...

You are moving out of your rental property, the place you have called home for the last twelve months, maybe even longer. The process of moving is overwhelming, finding a new place to live, packing up all your stuff, and worrying about getting your deposit back.Knowing what to expect when you move out will make the process a lot easier. C...

Lake Elsinore, California, has a population of 65,817. Lake Elsinore is in Riverside County. Living in Lake Elsinore offers residents a sparse suburban feel, and most residents own their homes. In Lake Elsinore, there are a lot of parks.  Famous for the warm thermal winds that blow in from the neighboring Ortega Mounta...

“$300,000? Why do I need that much coverage? My items are not worth that much!" I have heard this question several times recently from our residents. Making sure you have adequate protection is important. There is a misconception out there that you only need enough coverage for your "own" items. The landlord will...

You have a rental property, now what? Do you manage the property yourself or hire a property management company? I mean really; how hard can it be to manage a rental property? You place an ad on Craig’s List, maybe put a “For Rent” sign in the yard, take a couple of calls from tenants, ask a couple of questions, and plac...