Riverside Property Management Blog

Not to sound like a cooking show, with maybe Guy Fieri extolling the virtues of, say, a sandwich. When it comes to property management, the recipe for rehabbing a rental property is part art, part science, a whole lot of sweat, and a pinch of flair to take a property from Drab to Fab. We at Management One Property Management know all too ...

Let's face it; water is a force of nature. Masses of whirling water, such as hurricanes, can devastate landmasses. It's an excellent solvent, as it can dissolve more substances than any other liquid. Water makes life possible in this lil' ol' world of ours. Fish thrive in it, and surfers do too. Average rainfall helps crop...

“$300,000? Why do I need that much coverage? My items are not worth that much!" I have heard this question several times recently from our residents. Making sure you have adequate protection is important. There is a misconception out there that you only need enough coverage for your "own" items. The landlord will...

One of the things that I am constantly preaching to new clients and existing clients is “make sure you have the proper insurance in place”. Not all insurance policies are created equally, a homeowner's insurance policy is not the same as a landlord policy, and a landlord policy is not the same as a renter’s insurance...

Owners and residents often have questions regarding security deposit refunds. The questions often center around the actual deductions noted on the security deposit breakdowns. Thus, the dreaded security deposit dispute.Here at Management One, we must walk a fine line between both the homeowners and the residents. Both sides feel entitled ...

We have all rented an apartment or home at some point in our life, right? And we have all walked into that home or apartment with high expectations only to be let down by the “actual” condition of the property. As a leasing representative, we try to bridge the gap between the expectations of residents versus the expectations o...

*** The theme of this article was originally published by the Rental Housing Journal on December 14th, 2020*** As of December 27th, President Trump signed a new relief package. In that package, the CDC moratorium was extended to January 31st, 2021. It should be noted that local governments may extend their moratoriums past this date. ...

“Oh My Goodness, I’m about to have a vacancy in my rental. What to do, what to do?!” Well, you’re in the right spot, right now, as we’re about to tell you the seven most effective ways to prepare your house for rental.You can look at a pending vacancy as a bad thing, but why do this to yourself? Isn’t l...

Here's a topic I don't touch every day, but it is one that comes up often enough that it bears talking about: How to Identify Pet Damage in Your Rental Property.This should seem pretty straightforward; one would think, right? It is in some ways, but it isn't as easy as one may assume, not all the time.Picture This:You walk int...

We can all agree that it is important to not only secure good tenants but to also lower vacancy costs to have your property rented as quickly as possible. What most landlords fail to realize is that you need to create a captivating rental listing that is detailed and centered only on points that prospective renters would like to know.&nbs...