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How Do I Evict a Tenant Who Doesn't Pay Rent? | California Evictions Explained

By Russ Cowley Thursday, April 11, 2019
The eviction process in California is a serious matter. It has its own rules and timetable depending on the county where the property is located; it can also be time consuming and expensive. Advantage Property Management Services manages both single-family and multi-family rent...
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How to Get the Best ROI from My San Ramon Investment Property?

By Russ Cowley Thursday, April 4, 2019
The goal of any real estate investor is to make money on their rental property by earning a healthy return on investment – ROI; that’s the whole reason for investing. Rental properties can make great investments, but if you’re not careful, it’s easy to los...
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How Do You Protect Your San Ramon Investment Properties from Tenant Damage?

By Russ Cowley Thursday, March 28, 2019
  Advantage Property Management Services manages both single-family and multi-family rental investments in San Francisco's East Bay, serving cities in Alameda and Contra Costa counties, including but not limited to San Ramon, Danville, Pleasanton, Livermore, Dublin, ...
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How to Properly Price Your San Ramon Rental Property

By Russ Cowley Thursday, March 21, 2019
  Everyone wants to receive the highest possible rent; it’s a great way to increase your monthly cash flow and the ROI of the property. Just receiving more rent, however, doesn’t necessarily mean you’re earning more profit. Advantage Property Management...
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Blog Post Five Reasons Why You Should Hire a Property Manager

Five Reasons Why You Should Hire a Property Manager

By Russ Cowley Wednesday, November 7, 2018
takes a lot of time and requires that you wear a lot of different hats—appraiser, marketer, leasing agent, background investigator, paralegal, debt collector, general contractor, and oftentimes a psychologist. Plus, there’s always the cloud of liability floating ove...
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Blog Post Should I Allow Pets in My Rental Property?

Should I Allow Pets in My Rental Property?

By Russ Cowley Monday, November 5, 2018
Everyone has heard the horror stories about a Tenant’s pet destroying the carpet, chewing on baseboards, ripping drapes, and tearing up the landscaping. With that not so pleasant vision in mind, let’s take a look at the possible benefits of opening your rental prope...
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What Does a Resident Manager Do? San Ramon Property Management

By Russ Cowley Wednesday, March 16, 2016
  California law requires smaller apartment buildings to have a resident manager available, and there are some issues with the duties and responsibilities that property owners require of those managers. We’re talking about small apartment buildings with between 16 ...
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Hidden Costs of Hiring a Bad San Ramon Property Management Company

By Russ Cowley Monday, March 7, 2016
Let's talk about the hidden costs of hiring a bad San Ramon property management company, shall we? Choosing a good property manager has an impact on the amount of income you’re able to make on your rental property. When you choose a bad San Ramon property management c...
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San Ramon Property Manager Explains Common Landlord Problems and How to Avoid Them

By Russ Cowley Tuesday, March 1, 2016
Owning a rental property comes with risk and there are two common landlord problems that are usually talked about. Those fears are damage from tenants or pets that cost money, and extended periods of vacancy where no rent is coming in. There are ways to mitigate these risks and...
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When Should I Sell My Rental Property and Upgrade? San Ramon Property Management

By Russ Cowley Tuesday, February 23, 2016
Many investors ask us this question - when should I sell my rental property and upgrade to a larger building or a property with multiple units? This usually happens when a client inherits a property or there’s a period of appreciation and you have a lot of equity but your...
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