California Nightmares: Part I

California is the land of dreams, from Hollywood to Silicon Valley.  But for landlords, sometimes its a different story. California Vastness California’s coastline stretches over 1,000 miles, and the state population exceeds 38 million. Whether you prefer owning property near the shoreline, on flatland, or in the mountains, or whether you prefer to own in…

Keep Your Books in Order  

Don’t let yourself get swallowed up in the financial details of property management.  Follow these guidelines to maximize your income potential and minimize your tax bill. Embrace Your Inner Geek Landlord Ther are many effective and inexpensive online bookkeeping applications, such as Quickbooks, Freshbooks, and Xero, as well as specialty apps such as DIY Landlord…