Smart tech is revolutionizing the way we live, offering convenience, security, and efficiency at our fingertips. As a rental property owner in Los Angeles, California, incorporating these innovations can significantly enhance your property’s appeal and functionality. Not only do these technologies attract tech-savvy tenants, but they also provide practical benefits that make managing your property […]
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Top 5 Mistakes Owners Make In Property Management
by David Crown After being in the business for over 30 years, I’ve seen owners and their property management companies make just about every mistake in the book. I’ve even made half of them myself. Anyone who has experience with management understands just how hard it is to serve so many different parties, including but […]
How to Handle the Death of a Tenant
Be Sensitive, and Be Careful When Dealing With The Death Of A Tenant If there’s one thing most San Fernando Valley landlords and property managers fear to deal with, it is the death of a tenant. Unfortunately, most owners and managers in don’t have a clue how to handle such an event. When you experience […]
Navigating Legal Issues With Your Property
This article was published in Forbes on April 30th, 2024. by David Crown Over the course of my 30 years in property management throughout the Los Angeles area, I’ve seen plenty of tenant-landlord relationships turn sour and end up in the courtroom. We’ve had luxury properties turned into party houses by reckless tenants. We’ve had […]
Why A Cost Segregation Study Could Save Your Tax Season
This article was published in Forbes on 4/2/2024. A few years ago, I helped a client renovate a gorgeous set of cottages that the owner decided to use as short-term rentals. He made good money from the cozy beach bungalows, but hosting family vacations and bachelor parties weekend after weekend quickly started to take a […]
Which is Best to Buy: One Bedroom or Two Bedroom Apartment?
Congratulations, you’ve finally built the courage and decided you want to be a landlord in Burbank. You even have the budget for it too. The question therefore is not “to be or not to be” but whether you should buy a one bedroom or two bedroom apartment. Some may ask what’s the difference whether you […]