How much do property managers charge in California?
Real fee ranges from California companies that publish their prices, fee by fee.
What does a property manager do?
The day-to-day jobs a manager takes off your hands, and what stays with you as the owner.
Is a property manager worth it?
When hiring makes sense, when managing yourself does, and how to weigh the cost.
How to choose a property manager
The questions to ask, the red flags to watch for, and how to compare quotes.
Do property managers need a license in California?
Who needs a real estate license to manage rentals, the main exceptions, and how to check a license in two minutes.
What to check in a property management contract
Term, cancellation, fees, repair limits and trust money, the clauses that matter most.
California rent increases and just-cause rules for owners
How much you can raise the rent, how much notice to give, and when you need a reason to end a tenancy.
Tenant screening and security deposits in California
Fair housing basics, voucher rules, deposit limits and the 21-day return rule.
When is the best time to list a rental?
What Zillow's rent data says about the strongest months, and how to use it in your city.
Renting to Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) tenants in California
How vouchers work for owners, what the law requires, and where Fair Market Rents fit in.
How to switch property managers
How to end the contract cleanly and move tenants, money and records to a new manager.
Managing a house, a condo or a small apartment building
What changes with your property type, and what to ask a manager about it.