As a landlord, you probably do not like to think about disputing with your tenants. Most landlords hope for a cordial relationship with their tenants. Unfortunately, disputes do happen and you have to be prepared to handle them when they do. Moneycrashers has advice on how landlords should handle common problem tenants. Disruptive tenants If you […]

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For many property owners, their homes represent many things, from reaching an important life stage to the centers of their families. Mortgage fraud, however, may jeopardize their homeownership, as well as bring other repercussions. Having an understanding of mortgage fraud may help people avoid getting taken advantage of. Watch for common schemes According to the […]

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You know you want to develop commercial properties, but you have little experience in the field. Could a checklist help you experience peace of mind? Crexi offers tips for reducing risk when investing in business properties. Understand how to protect your time and energy when investing. Check building systems Have experienced professionals familiar with the latest […]

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As Los Angeles continues to struggle with an affordable housing crisis, the Department of Building and Safety and Mayor Eric Garcetti have introduced a program designed to offer fast approval for Accessory Dwelling Units. Developers who wish to build these structures can receive one-day permits for 20 approved design options, compared to up to six […]

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Finding renters for your property is arguably one of your biggest challenges as a landlord. Establishing your expectations early on can hopefully minimize discord and encourage compliance. As you consider renters, use tenant screening to help you identify potential risks. When you learn as much about people as possible prior to accepting them as tenants, […]

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Finding tenants for your rental property in California can be one of the trickiest parts of investment real estate. Reliable renters can reduce the need to find new tenants and protect you from vacancy costs. Good renters who want to extend their lease also give you the opportunity to negotiate a higher rent cost. The […]

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You have every right to start eviction proceedings when a tenant fails to pay rent, but in some situations, you may want to try something else before you take this step. This is especially true if you have a positive history with the tenant or are aware that he or she has become unexpectedly insolvent. […]

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Easements give other people some right to your property. This may seem unfair, but according to SFGate, easements are a fixture in property law, and they prevent a property from becoming worthless due to lack of access. There are many ways that someone may create an easement, and if you do not control the process, it […]

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In certain real estate transactions, you may find yourself drafting your own home sale contract as opposed to someone else creating it for you. This can happen when you are buying or selling a home without a real estate agent or buying a property directly from the seller. In these instances, it is important to […]

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When you first invested in California real estate, you may have pictured an easy business model that could grow your wealth. Real estate investments can be exactly that, but only when other entities follow through on keeping the terms of real estate contracts. When another entity breaks a real estate contract, the options available to […]

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