Riverside Property Management Blog

Houses For Rent By Owner or Houses for Rent By A Property Management Company?The answer really boils down to your preference. There are pros and cons to both sides of the coin. In this article, I will share with you the good, the bad, and the ugly that I have witnessed in the property management business. So, let’s dive in!Definitio...

With the internet and all our devices mobile now, it makes everything easy and convenient for us. However, with that comes those who want to take advantage of this convenience – the online Scammers, especially rental property scams.In Property Management, online Scammer creates quite a challenge. These individuals find listings of p...

Whether you are looking to rent a home or purchase a new home, considering the schools around your new house is essential especially if you have children. How does the school rate? What do they have to offer your children? Will my child thrive there? All questions run through the minds of parents with school-aged children.  As a leas...

The cherry on top for 2018 was giving back to the community. During Thanksgiving week we personally delivered and gave 20 families a full turkey dinner with all the fixings. Our staff delivered turkey dinners to these families and put smiles on their faces which in turn warms our hearts. We love being able to give back. Througho...

Are you thinking of getting into rental property investing, enticed by the growing popularity of short-term or vacation rentals? Short-term rentals offer the opportunity for high returns on your investment, but they also come with certain drawbacks. If you’re leaning toward purchasing additional property for a short-term rental, mak...

Today is the day you move into your new home! Before you can do that, you have to sign your rental agreement or lease and get the keys to your home.  A rental agreement is legally binding, and its purpose is to protect both the resident and the owner and/or property management company. Let’s be real here for a moment, reading a...

Investing for your financial future requires more than just finding and purchasing a property at a good price. You did your research and have decided you want to make rental property investing your path to financial security. You’re understandably anxious to find your first property and start collecting rental income. But before you...

Are you thinking about leasing out your home? Not sure you want to be a landlord and deal with all the headaches that come with it? Should you hire a property management company? Do you go with a franchise property management company or a Ma and Pa company? So many questions that need to be answered, but where to start?Start here…P...

When was the last time you physically went to the bank to make a deposit? With all the new technological advances, making deposits or receiving money from a third party has become a breeze. Online banking has made substantial improvements, and now ACH/Direct Deposit payments are becoming the new norm. Read on to find out the benefits of s...

You’ve just bought your first single-family home rental property. One of the first questions you ask yourself is, "Who will manage it?"You have three options.Do it yourself, and give up any free time you currently enjoy.Hire a low-cost property manager who might help collect rents and take care of maintenance and repair ta...