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Do These 5 Things Before You Hire a Property Management Company in San Francisco
You cannot operate worry-free if your property management company in is not on top of all shifting news, rules, and requirements in San Francisco.
Read MoreTips on Choosing the Right San Francisco Property Management Company for You and Your Property Type
Smart investors and landlords know that good San Francisco property management contributes to higher earnings and lower expenses. It also preserves your time and provides a less stressful rental experience. When you’re choosing a management company to work with, you’ll want to find a team that has a lot of experience in your local market…
Read MoreWe Love Realtor Referrals – San Francisco Property Management
At Leading Properties, we work closely with some of the best real estate agents in San Francisco. If you need a professional property management partner to help you work with your clients while they’re renting out a home, we would be happy to help. If you have someone who is looking to rent out a…
Read MoreA Guide to San Francisco Rent Control – What Should You Know?
Rent control has been in place for many San Francisco rental properties for decades. Recently, statewide rent control was put into place throughout California. Those provisions may widen the impact of rent control on San Francisco properties that were not affected previously. Today, we’re covering the basics of San Francisco rent control and what you…
Read MoreWhy You Need to Hire a San Francisco Property Management Company
Working with a professional San Francisco property management company has always been a good idea, but lately it has taken on a new urgency for owners and landlords. The laws continue to grow more complex, the market continues to be a challenge. If you’re still managing your own San Francisco rental property, you may be…
Read MoreProperty Management Fees Explained by a San Francisco Manager
Property management fees are not the same from company to company and market to market. What you pay will depend on the company you choose, the services you need, and the type of property you own. San Francisco property management fees vary, but there are a few things that rental property owners can count on…
Read MoreTips on How to Lower San Francisco Tenant Turnover
To maximize your ROI and avoid vacancies, you need to keep your best San Francisco tenants happy. As you likely know, vacancy and turnover costs are high, and best avoided. When you’re establishing a tenant retention plan, think of your tenants as customers. They pay rent, and just like with any customer, you need to…
Read MoreNotices & Tenants | San Francisco Landlords Best Practices To Notify Tenants of Future Changes
The landlord and tenant laws in California are changing in 2020, and rental property owners need to be prepared. It’s important that you notify your tenants of any changes, and that means taking several specific steps. Always Communicate in Writing It is absolutely critical that any changes to your processes, procedures, or systems are put…
Read MoreAm I Pricing My San Francisco Rental Property Correctly? | A Quick Step By Step Guide for Maximum ROI
Pricing your San Francisco rental property correctly is important to avoiding long vacancies and attracting high quality tenants. A price that’s too low means you’re losing money every month in the rent you could be collecting. Pricing your home too high is just as expensive; it means your home will be vacant longer, and that…
Read MoreSecurity Deposit | How to Avoid Disputes With Your San Francisco Rental Residents
A good landlord/tenant relationship that involves open communication, responsiveness, and the clear sharing of expectations will usually result in a conflict-free rental experience. Maintaining a good relationship is important even at the end of the tenancy, when your residents are moving out of the property. Security deposit disputes can be difficult for property owners, and…
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