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California’s New Real Estate Laws for 2025: What Investors Need to Know

Beach Front Property Management

Californias real estate landscape is changing with new laws taking effect in 2025, impacting landlords, developers, property owners, and investors. These legislative updates cover resident protections, rent control, property safety, zoning changes, tax regulations, short-term rental restrictions, and corporate ownership rules.

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What is a Duplex?: A Guide for Real Estate Beginners

Bay Property Management Group

Benefits of Investing in Duplexes Duplexes have numerous benefits, including: More Bang for Your Buck Duplexes tend to cost less than single-family homes because they share spaces. Great for Beginner Investors If you want to dip your toe into multi-family investments but want to smart small, duplexes are a great way to go.

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8 Pro Tips for New Landlords

Genuine Property Management

Becoming a landlord can be an exciting yet challenging venture. Whether renting out a single-family home or managing multiple properties, understanding the fundamentals of property management is crucial for long-term success. Here are some beneficial tips to help you navigate your new role as a first-time landlord.

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Wall Street’s Growing Role in the Housing Market Frustrates Small Landlords

American Apartment Owners Association

On a national level, institutional home buyersfirms owning at least 1,000 homesarent massive players yet. single-family stock, according toParcl Labs. When it comes to investor ownership,smaller landlords with two to nine homesin their total portfolios are still the biggest players in the national housing market.

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Are Utilities Included in the Rent, Explained

Bay Property Management Group

Ask For Clarity If your lease doesn’t seem clear-cut or you have any questions, don’t hesitate to ask your landlord or property manager directly. Check Local Laws and Regulations In some areas, there may be regulations that require landlords to include certain utilities in rent. It’s a staple.

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Why partnering with residential management services is essential for landlords

MRI Software

From tenant screening and legal compliance to property maintenance, the demands on landlords can quickly pile up and become overwhelming. Residential management services focus on professionally overseeing rental properties to ease the landlords responsibilities. Managing rental properties can often feel like a full-time job.

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The Importance of an Accurate Rental Application

American Apartment Owners Association

As a careful landlord, you want to know as much as possible about anyone seeking to rent your property in order to avoid renting to the wrong person. It will help landlords and property managers make informed decisions about who to rent to. Please note that local, state, and federal regulations determine what you can and cannot ask.