Riverside Property Management Blog

*** The theme of this article was originally published by the Rental Housing Journal on December 14th, 2020*** As of December 27th, President Trump signed a new relief package. In that package, the CDC moratorium was extended to January 31st, 2021. It should be noted that local governments may extend their moratoriums past this date. ...

“Oh My Goodness, I’m about to have a vacancy in my rental. What to do, what to do?!” Well, you’re in the right spot, right now, as we’re about to tell you the seven most effective ways to prepare your house for rental.You can look at a pending vacancy as a bad thing, but why do this to yourself? Isn’t l...

We can all agree that it is important to not only secure good tenants but to also lower vacancy costs to have your property rented as quickly as possible. What most landlords fail to realize is that you need to create a captivating rental listing that is detailed and centered only on points that prospective renters would like to know.&nbs...

Are property inspections necessary? The short answer? An emphatic YES!If you have a rental property, how much do you know about what goes on there day by day? You may think you know? Or maybe this question keeps you up at night! Servicing nearly 3,000 properties, we have come across thousands of landlords that feel just like you, ner...

As you sit down to drink your coffee and open your mail, you notice a trash bill amongst the junk. It strikes you as strange, but you proceed to open it. Low and behold, it is for your rental property; and the amount owed is HUGE!  What started as a relaxing morning turns into a stressful one, as you read the letter in detail stating...

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...

You may not think about spring cleaning; I don't. At all. Oh, sure, there are those folks out there who make whole lists and plan their 'after winter' cleaning, but I can guarantee you that you do spring clean, even if you don't think you do. Watch your routine; you will note that you are doing just a little more than usua...

Owning a rental property comes with its share of benefits and some pitfalls, and repairs fall into the latter category. But I think repairs tend to get a bad rap, or the resident gets accused of being too needy or picky. And while that might be the case sometimes, it’s not the case most of the time. Much like you or I, we desir...

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...