Posts by Kristan Pennington

Summer has arrived here in California, which means sunny days ahead and perfect weather for the beach. Let’s be real…any day is good for the beach. We are fortunate to have some of the most beautiful beaches. The perfect beach awaits you whether you are a surfer, splasher, or sunbather. Ready to hit the beach […]

You are moving out of your rental property, the place you have called home for the last twelve months, maybe even longer. The process of moving is overwhelming, finding a new place to live, packing up all your stuff, and worrying about getting your deposit back. Knowing what to expect when you move out will […]

A vacancy is one of the most expensive aspects of the rental industry. It is in a property manager's or owner's best interest to keep their rental property occupied by qualified residents. In a perfect scenario, a landlord will secure a long-term lease with a responsible resident who pays rent on time, takes care of […]

Getting a notice from your landlord that your rent is increasing would ruin anyone’s day. Unfortunately, this stress-inducing reality has been happening across the country as reports of rental rates hitting an all-time high have been making headlines regularly. After the initial shocks wear off (and the superlatives subside), it’s time to start thinking about […]

The Best Property Management in the Inland Empire If you have a property located in the Inland Empire area of Riverside or Moreno Valley, or somewhere in between, chances are you may have considered renting it out. And why not? The rental market is hot right now. If you are one of the lucky ones […]

Menifee, California, has a population of 90,349. Menifee is in Riverside County. Living in Menifee offers residents a sparse suburban feel, and most residents own their homes. In Menifee, there are a lot of parks. Many families and retirees live in Menifee, and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Menifee […]

Wildomar is a city in Riverside County, California, United States. It was incorporated on July 1, 2008. The city is in a fast-growing area. Living in Wildomar offers residents a sparse suburban feel, and most residents own their homes. In Wildomar, there are a lot of parks. Many families live in Wildomar, and residents tend […]

Lake Elsinore, California, has a population of 65,817. Lake Elsinore is in Riverside County. Living in Lake Elsinore offers residents a sparse suburban feel, and most residents own their homes. In Lake Elsinore, there are a lot of parks. Famous for the warm thermal winds that blow in from the neighboring Ortega Mountains. Those winds […]

As landlords, we tend to focus on what's in front of us. On a rental property, those two factors tend to be maintenance and vacancy. Having repairs on a rental property causes a lot of stress on you and your family.

Orange County –Pressed against the Pacific Ocean, a beautiful county nestled in between California’s Los Angeles and San Diego counties – welcomes over 40 million visitors each year. While many are drawn to Disneyland, others look to enjoy the breathtaking views offered by the county’s picturesque coastal cities. Here are some cities located in beautiful […]

If you are new to the world of rental property ownership, you might ask yourself, "How do I perform a tenant background check?" The first step in being a profitable landowner is getting a program in place to screen potential residents. Tenant Screening & Selection: How it's Done Resident screening is essential because it can […]

Water damage is one of the worst things that could ever happen to a property. Imagine coming home from dinner and finding water gushing out of your laundry room. Upon further investigation, it is your washing machine line spewing water everywhere. Drywall damage, floor buckling from the wall the water, and the dreaded thought that […]