Bay Property Management Group

APRIL 22, 2025

Main Takeaways Mother-in-law apartments offer flexible living solutions , serving as spaces for aging relatives, guests, or rental units that can generate extra income. property management isnt just about fixing leaky tapsits knowing whether you can legally rent out that little unit in your backyard without breaking any rules.

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American Apartment Owners Association

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

AvalonBay has added about 50 ADUs into some of its California communities.The average 425-square-foot studios and junior one-bedroom units generate rent between $4 and $8 per square foot. On average, the units have been rented out within 30 days and there have been minimal concerns from existing tenants.

Landlord

American Apartment Owners Association

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

It might seem like real estate investing is a matter of acquiring a property, fixing it up (if necessary), charging rent and collecting checks. You could buy a single-family house and rent it out until you decide to sell it. Passive by definition is, not active. In return, it would get a percentage of your units monthly rent.

Real Estate

American Apartment Owners Association

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

It might seem like real estate investing is a matter of acquiring a property, fixing it up (if necessary), charging rent and collecting checks. You could buy a single-family house and rent it out until you decide to sell it. Passive by definition is, not active. In return, it would get a percentage of your units monthly rent.

Real Estate

Authority Property Management

JULY 12, 2022

Most times, people are sold on the benefits of owning a home, but they are rarely told about the merits of renting. Buying a home or renting one has its merits and demerits, and regardless of the choice you make, it’s important to consider these factors when making the final decision.

Rent

Yardi Breeze

JUNE 17, 2025

The number of doors managed by a single member of this group of rental housing providers varies from a handful to several hundred. In total, it is estimated that IROs manage upwards of 17 million rental units nationwide. However, the size of the community definitely makes a difference. It’s definitely unnerving.

Insurance

Nest DC

JUNE 9, 2023

Security Deposit Limits Landlords in Washington DC can charge tenants a security deposit that does not exceed one month's rent. While charging more than a month's rent is not an option, charging less is an option that some property owners make in order to attract renters to their rental unit.

Landlord

Real Property Management DC Metro

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Likewise, since the property is already generating rental income, it will likely be easier to get approved for financing by traditional lenders. Another benefit is that an occupied rental property means that there is already a renter in place who is familiar with the property.

Rental Property

Authority Property Management

DECEMBER 23, 2020

Home prices are on the rise and quality rental units are in high demand. Redding didn’t have rent control until the new statewide rental control law s finally came into effect recently. You have to factor in the processing times even if you have a very good cause for eviction, such as a tenant not paying rent.

Property

Authority Property Management

AUGUST 11, 2021

The answer is simple, rental property maintenance keeps your rental unit in good shape and makes it appealing to existing and prospective tenants. Keep in mind that tenants are your main source of rental income, but you can’t attract the best quality tenants if your rental property is in poor shape.

Property Maintenance

Authority Property Management

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

A squatter is someone who neither owns property nor pays rent to reside there. As a California property owner, finding yourself with a squatter living on your property can be frustrating, particularly if you're just starting out as a rental property owner. Consider renting the property to them. Serve them an eviction notice.

Tenant

Bay Property Management Group

APRIL 15, 2025

Sometimes, when people rent out a space for the first time, they make mistakes. How much is the fine for renting an illegal apartment? In this guide, well walk you through what actually qualifies as an illegal unit, the penalties landlords can face, and how you can take steps to make your property compliant. Lets get into it.

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