Five Reasons Why You Should Hire a Property Manager

By Russ Cowley Wednesday, November 7, 2018

takes a lot of time and requires that you wear a lot of different hats—appraiser, marketer, leasing agent, background investigator, paralegal, debt collector, general contractor, and oftentimes a psychologist. Plus, there’s always the cloud of liability floating ove...

Should I Allow Pets in My Rental Property?

By Russ Cowley Monday, November 5, 2018

Everyone has heard the horror stories about a Tenant’s pet destroying the carpet, chewing on baseboards, ripping drapes, and tearing up the landscaping. With that not so pleasant vision in mind, let’s take a look at the possible benefits of opening your rental prope...

What Does a Resident Manager Do? San Ramon Property Management

By Russ Cowley Wednesday, March 16, 2016

California law requires smaller apartment buildings to have a resident manager available, and there are some issues with the duties and responsibilities that property owners require of those managers. We’re talking about small apartment buildings with between 16 ...

Hidden Costs of Hiring a Bad San Ramon Property Management Company

By Russ Cowley Monday, March 7, 2016

Let's talk about the hidden costs of hiring a bad San Ramon property management company, shall we? Choosing a good property manager has an impact on the amount of income you’re able to make on your rental property. When you choose a bad San Ramon property management c...

San Ramon Property Manager Explains Common Landlord Problems and How to Avoid Them

By Russ Cowley Tuesday, March 1, 2016

Owning a rental property comes with risk and there are two common landlord problems that are usually talked about. Those fears are damage from tenants or pets that cost money, and extended periods of vacancy where no rent is coming in. There are ways to mitigate these risks and...

When Should I Sell My Rental Property and Upgrade? San Ramon Property Management

By Russ Cowley Tuesday, February 23, 2016

Many investors ask us this question - when should I sell my rental property and upgrade to a larger building or a property with multiple units? This usually happens when a client inherits a property or there’s a period of appreciation and you have a lot of equity but your...

How Much Will My House Rent For? San Ramon Property Management

By Russ Cowley Wednesday, February 17, 2016

One of the most common questions we get asked by property owners is - how much will my house rent for? A lot of factors go into the answer. Pricing a rental property correctly will impact the tenants you attract and the length of time it stays on the market. Property LocationIn...

Why Investors Trust Advantage PMS for San Ramon Property Management

By Russ Cowley Monday, February 8, 2016

If you’re a property owner or an investor looking for professional San Ramon property management, we have three reasons you should consider Advantage Property Management Services. Innovative Fee StructureThe biggest difference between our company and others is our fee stru...

Never Let A Realtor Manage Your San Ramon Rental Home

By Russ Cowley Tuesday, October 20, 2015

Have you ever wondered if you should let a Realtor manage your San Ramon rental home? A lot of owners trust their realtors with the very homes that they helped them purchase, but there's a lot more to it than it seems. In today's blog, we will explain why you shouldn’t hire a...

How to Find the Best Tenants for Your San Ramon Home

By Russ Cowley Monday, October 12, 2015

Today we are talking about finding and retaining the best possible tenants. There are three basic characteristics to great tenants. They pay rent on time consistently every month; they take care of your property without damaging it; and, hopefully they will stay for as long as yo...

Property Management Blog

Five Reasons Why You Should Hire a Property Manager

Should I Allow Pets in My Rental Property?

What Does a Resident Manager Do? San Ramon Property Management

Hidden Costs of Hiring a Bad San Ramon Property Management Company

San Ramon Property Manager Explains Common Landlord Problems and How to Avoid Them

When Should I Sell My Rental Property and Upgrade? San Ramon Property Management

How Much Will My House Rent For? San Ramon Property Management

Why Investors Trust Advantage PMS for San Ramon Property Management

Never Let A Realtor Manage Your San Ramon Rental Home

How to Find the Best Tenants for Your San Ramon Home

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