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Does Rental Property Deferred Maintenance Truly Save Landlords Money?

By Russ Cowley Thursday, April 25, 2019
As you know, your real estate investment in San Ramon will require maintenance. It’s not a matter of if – it’s a matter of when. The work you do on the property can either increase or decrease your ROI. Look at your property maintenance budget and make su...
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How Much Money Should I Set Aside for Maintenance on a San Ramon Rental Property?

By Russ Cowley Thursday, April 18, 2019
Every property, at some time, requires maintenance and repairs. The amount you spend will depend on the age and condition of the property. To keep costs down and preserve your ROI, make sure you’re prepared by creating a maintenance budget that addresses both routine and ...
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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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