Over the years Section 8 has been a staple for many renters in Southern California who enroll in the program so that they can afford to live in rental properties here. Since the housing crisis began, Section 8 has received mixed reviews from landlords as rents...
Are you planning on investing in multifamily rental properties? If so, you’re not alone. Multifamily properties are one of the best real estate investments in the United States but as with any investment, they do come with risks. In part two of our series on multifamily...
Is it lease renewal time for you yet? If so, one of the very best things you can do is give your tenants an occasional gift to show them that you value their business and don’t just see them just as a dollar sign. In this...
There’s no doubt that investing in income property is one of the smartest decisions that any investor can make in 2019 because it’s been one of the best-performing assets of the last 20 years. As with any asset though there are some liabilities that you should...
Are you planning on investing in multifamily rental properties in Los Angeles or elsewhere in the United States? As with every investment, there are going to be some risks involved with investing in multifamily rental properties, that’s why in this article we will break down the...
Property owners in Los Angeles have a tougher time than owners or landlords in other states because of a wide variety of rules, regulations, and programs like the Los Angeles Systematic Code Enforcement Program (SCEP). SCEP ensures that rental properties in Los Angeles are inspected like...
If you manage rental properties in California there are two proposed bills: (AB-330 and AB-1482) that could further erode your ability to run your small rental businesses in the Golden State. In this article, we will break down both bills and provide you with insight into...
You just bought a great apartment building in Los Angeles and like every investor you want to realize the upside by increasing the value of your property but the question is how? To increase the value of your property you can choose some common solutions like:...
Over the last ten years, we’ve seen a huge increase in demand for multifamily rental properties in Los Angeles and other cities across the United States thanks to the changing demographics of renters. In this article, we will break down how the demographics of multifamily renters...
For the first time in 10 years, Los Angeles residents who live in rent-controlled apartments will see slightly higher rent payments in the coming year thanks to a 4% rent increase. Rents will be increased in accordance with the Rent Stabilization Ordinance which allows rent increases...