How To Price Rental Property and Keep Top Tenants Longer

By Russ Cowley Monday, September 8, 2025

Self-managing landlords in Pleasanton often ask how to price rental property without scaring away great renters or leaving money on the table. Price too high and the home sits. Price too low and yield shrinks. Here’s the short answer that works in Pleasanton: set rent at tr...

Navigating Rental Assistance Programs in Pleasanton, CA: A Guide for Landlords and Tenants

By Russ Cowley Sunday, September 7, 2025

Struggling to keep up with rent in Pleasanton? Or maybe you’re a landlord worried about missed payments? Finding the right kind of rental assistance can feel overwhelming when every program has different rules and requirements. Tenants often wait until the situation be...

Pleasanton Housing Market News: Updates for the Second Half of 2025

By Russ Cowley Thursday, August 28, 2025

The Pleasanton housing market is typically a hot topic in the Bay Area, and the second half of 2025 has been no exception. Real estate investors and renters are both keeping a close eye on rental demand, prices, and the economic factors that continue to impact our city. Pleasanto...

Why You Should Think Twice Before Pre-Leasing Your Rental Property

By Russ Cowley Thursday, August 21, 2025

One of the most common questions we hear from landlords is: “Can I start showing my rental property before it’s vacant?” On the surface, pre-leasing sounds like an efficient way to reduce downtime between tenants. After all, locking in a new renter while the cur...

Facing Tenant Early Lease Termination in California? Here's What to Do

By Russ Cowley Monday, July 28, 2025

It usually starts with a phone call. Your tenant, mid-lease, says the words no landlord loves to hear: “I need to break my lease.”If you’ve been in property management for a while, you know it’s not all that rare. Especially in California, where job transf...

What Payment Platforms Should You Use for Online Rent Collection?

By Russ Cowley Monday, July 21, 2025

Collecting rent should be one of the most consistent and reliable aspects of owning rental property, but that’s not always the case. With so many digital payment apps available today, landlords often find themselves wondering which platforms are the most secure, effici...

The Current Pleasanton Housing Market: Latest Home Prices & Trends for 2025

By Russ Cowley Saturday, June 14, 2025

Curious about how the Pleasanton housing market is looking in 2025? It's undoubtedly a time of change in our local stomping grounds, and it’s coming faster than some of us expected. Home prices are dropping, and houses are staying on the market longer. It can be ov...

California Rental Rehab: The Best Renovations to Fix Up Your Property

By Russ Cowley Wednesday, May 21, 2025

Renovating a rental property can be one of the smartest moves a landlord makes—especially in California, where competition among rentals is high and tenant expectations continue to evolve. But rental rehab doesn’t have to break the bank. Strategic, cost-effective upda...

How Does a Property Management Referral Program Work?

By Russ Cowley Wednesday, May 14, 2025

In the competitive world of real estate, building strong partnerships is key to long-term success. One valuable way real estate agents can expand their business and provide exceptional service is by participating in a property management referral program. But what exactly does th...

Leasing Agents vs. Property Managers: Which is Right For Your Pleasanton Rental Property?

By Russ Cowley Monday, April 21, 2025

When you're ready to rent out your Pleasanton property, one of the first decisions you’ll face is whether to hire a leasing agent or a full-service property manager. While the two roles can seem similar at first glance, they offer very different services—and ...

Property Management Blog

How To Price Rental Property and Keep Top Tenants Longer

Navigating Rental Assistance Programs in Pleasanton, CA: A Guide for Landlords and Tenants

Pleasanton Housing Market News: Updates for the Second Half of 2025

Why You Should Think Twice Before Pre-Leasing Your Rental Property

Facing Tenant Early Lease Termination in California? Here's What to Do

What Payment Platforms Should You Use for Online Rent Collection?

The Current Pleasanton Housing Market: Latest Home Prices & Trends for 2025

California Rental Rehab: The Best Renovations to Fix Up Your Property

How Does a Property Management Referral Program Work?

Leasing Agents vs. Property Managers: Which is Right For Your Pleasanton Rental Property?

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