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How Airbnb May Impact San Francisco Landlords
Today we are talking about Airbnb and sites like it. Many of you have probably heard or read articles regarding Airbnb and other online companies that allow people to advertise short term vacation rentals. A lot of tenants in San Francisco are renting out a portion of their apartment or an entire unit to Airbnb…
Read MoreHow the San Francisco Rent Board Affects California Landlords
In San Francisco, there is a governing body called the San Francisco Rent Board. This agency sets the local laws pertaining to some residential properties. In a previous blog, we have addressed what properties fall under the control of the San Francisco Rent Board. If you have questions about whether or not your rental property…
Read MoreWhat is Rent Control in San Francisco? California Landlord Advice
Today we’re talking about rent control properties in the city and county of San Francisco. Specifically, when we talk about rent control we are talking about rent increases and whether they are permitted. We get a lot of phone calls from property owners who are unclear about whether their property falls under the local rent…
Read MoreSan Francisco Property Management: The Move Out Process
When a tenant gives you notice and moves out of your rental property, it’s a good idea to have a proactive move out process in place. If you follow certain procedures every time someone moves out, you’ll be able to prepare for the next tenant and keep yourself from losing money. When a process is…
Read MoreWhat Do I Do with My Parents’ San Francisco Home? San Francisco Property Management Education
Today we are talking about what you should do with your parents’ home, and this is a topic that comes up frequently. We often get calls from adult children with parents who are getting older and looking to downsize, move into an assisted care facility or choose another type of living situation. Unless a family…
Read MoreSetting a Rental Price for my San Francisco Home Landlord Advice
One of the most important things you will do as a landlord is set the rental price for your property. The amount of flexibility you have depends on whether you own a rent controlled unit. This is an important consideration when you are deciding on a price, so make sure you know the rent control…
Read MoreSan Francisco Landlord Best Tenant Screening Practices to Avoid Eviction
Paying attention to tenant screening best practices will keep you on the right track towards renting your home to a qualified tenant who will pay rent on time every month. Many evictions can be prevented with a better tenant screening process, so pay attention to yours. When you are interviewing a prospective tenant and showing…
Read MoreTired Landlord? How to Choose a San Francisco Property Management Company
Most landlords realize quickly that professional property managers can save you time and money. They can also protect your property and your financial interests from potential liabilities and lawsuits. You have a lot of options when it comes to choosing a professional property management company in San Francisco, and it’s important to pick a company…
Read More5 Reasons to Work with Leading Properties in San Francisco, California
We are taking a little bit of time today to tell you why you should choose Leading Properties as your professional property management firm in San Francisco. There are many great reasons to work with us, and here are five specific ways we can help you with your rental property. 1. Low eviction rates. We…
Read MoreOur New Site by OpenPotion
Did you notice our new look? Leading Properties website has changed! Our website has recently undergone a lot of changes and received a complete make-over. When we decided that our website needed an updated look and a more user friendly interface, we went on the search for a Web Design Company that could offer us…
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