Practical tips to help rental property owners get the most from their investment.
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Section 8: Should I Accept These Tenants?
As a property owner, you want to make sure you are getting the most qualified tenants for your rental units. You may have heard of Section 8 and are wondering if these are the types of tenants you should be accepting into your properties. Section 8 is a government-funded program that provides financial assistance to…
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How Much Does Property Management Cost?
Are you wondering how much it costs to have a property management company? Do you live in the San Diego area and want to know if Uplift Property Management Services is the right fit for you? Keep reading to find out the average cost of property management and how Uplift stacks up! How much does…
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6 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Property Manager
The decision to hire a property manager is something almost every landlord faces at some point: “Should I hire one or not?” Whether you’re renting out your first property or growing your portfolio, the decision usually comes down to two things: Time vs. money If you’re considering hiring a property management company, you’re probably asking…
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How Long Should my Lease be?
When it comes to leases, there are a lot of questions we get asked. What is the best time frame for a lease? Should I have a month-to-month lease or go for the long haul? How long should my lease be? A lot of landlords think that short-term leases are the way to go. After…
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What do I need to do before I can rent my home?
You’ve discovered a fantastic investment property or considering renting out your own house. Congratulations! Now begins the need of job of getting that property ready to rent. If you’ve never done it before, preparing your property for rent may seem overwhelming; however, the fact is that in most cases, it’s quite simple. Getting your home…
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How Much Am I Allowed to Increase the Rent?
Introduction Rent control is a hot topic in the real estate world, and for a good reason. Raising rent prices for tenants is one of the most important factors in determining how much money landlords can earn from their properties. You’re a landlord wanting to increase your tenants’ rent. You’ve got a great tenant, who’s…
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Should I Rent or Sell My Property?
Renting your property could provide you with a regular income. However, if you’re not careful, renting can be a lot like taking out a loan. First, if you have a bad tenant who doesn’t pay the rent on time, you will end up paying for their late payments and unpaid utilities. Second, if your tenant…
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Before Renting your Property: Essential Upgrades to Consider
After you have decided that you want to be a rental property owner or connecting with property management company, now it’s time for you to list things you want to consider upgrading and not for your rental property to be habitable. In this blog, we provide you a list of Do’s and Don’ts of upgrades…
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Rental Property Owner expectations working with Property Management Company
If you own several properties (or even just one), the chances are that you don’t have a lot of time on your hands. A property management company is ideal for rental property owners like you! Becoming a property owner is a complex process. As an investor, you must ensure that your real estate appreciates by…
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How Much Can I Rent My Home For?
The amount of rent you can get for your home depends on several factors. It’s important to consider each of these factors to attract the best tenant in the shortest amount of time possible. Here are our tips on how to set the right rental price for your home: Understand the Market The first step…
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Conducting Inspections
How to Conduct Move-In and Move-Out Inspections When a tenant is moving in or out, inspections can be a tricky process. If a tenant’s move-in isn’t documented well, applying charges after they move out might become more of an argument. Similarly, if the move-out isn’t detailed enough, tenants might fight you about how clean they…
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Taking Listing Photos
How to Take Listing Photos of Your Rental Unit Taking high-quality listing photos can be one of the most important things you do when marketing your unit. Prospective tenants want to see a good looking and clean unit and if you have low-quality photos, they’re less likely to want to see it or apply. With…