by Joseph Denoia | Jul 9, 2021 | Owner Education, Property Management Education
It looks like we are finally dragging ourselves out of the worst phase of the COVID-19 pandemic, which is good news. As more people get vaccinated and fewer people get infected, we can expect a return to something that resembles normalcy.
by Joseph Denoia | Jun 18, 2021 | Owner Education, Property Management Education
Institutional investors have a lot of leverage when they’re looking for investment properties in San Mateo. They’re the only entities with the capital and the capacity to invest in large malls, buildings, residential homes, and other properties.
by Joseph Denoia | Jun 11, 2021 | Owner Education, Property Management Education
The Tenant Protection Act of 2019 went into effect in January of 2020, and the parts of this law that gained the most attention revolved around rent control and just cause eviction. The legislation prohibits an owner of residential property, during any 12 month period, from increasing the rental rate more than 5 percent plus the cost of living increase, or 10 percent; whichever is lower. It also requires landlords to have a just cause for evicting a tenant – nonpayment of rent, for example.
by Joseph Denoia | Aug 2, 2019 | Owner Education, Property Management Education, San Francisco Greater Bay Area Property Management Education
Many owners wonder why they should hire a property manager for their investment property. We often hear questions like: How much do property managers charge? If the owner is living out of state, who is going to run their investment property? What kind of services does...
by Joseph Denoia | Nov 28, 2017 | Owner Education, Property Management Education, San Francisco Greater Bay Area Property Management Education
As you may remember, in November of 2016, Prop 64 passed, making it legal to purchase and smoke marijuana in California. However, the federal government still considers it a controlled substance, which means it has to be regulated. Today, we are discussing how it is...
by Joseph Denoia | Nov 21, 2017 | Owner Education, Property Management Education, San Francisco Greater Bay Area Property Management Education
If your tenant has an emotional support dog or a service animal, you need to know how to handle that situation, and how it differs from having a pet. Today, we’re talking about ESAs – or Emotional Support Animals. Definition of a Service Animal What is a service...