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Jul 28, 2023California Rental Law
Enhance Your Section 8 Housing Rentals: Why Croskey Real Estate is the Ideal Property Management Company in Pittsburg, California
Managing Section 8 housing rentals comes with its own set of unique challenges and responsibilities. As a housing provider in Pittsburg, California, or neighboring cities in Contra Costa County, you understand the importance of ensuring a smooth and efficient rental process while maintaining compliance with government regulations. That’s where a professional property management company like
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Apr 13, 2023Maintenance & Property Care
Spring Cleaning 101: Tips for Refreshing Your Rental Unit and Boosting Your Well-being
Spring is finally here, and it’s time to give your rental unit a deep clean! Spring cleaning is an excellent opportunity to refresh your living space, eliminate clutter, and remove any accumulated dust or dirt over the winter months. Here are some tips to help you get started: Declutter: The first step in spring cleaning
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Mar 21, 2023Maintenance & Property Care
Property Condition Assessment Near Me
As a property owner, ensuring that your property is in good condition is crucial. It not only helps to maintain the value of your property but also ensures the safety of its occupants. A Property Condition Assessment (PCA) is an important step in assessing the condition of your property.When it comes to finding a PCA
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Mar 11, 2023East Bay Rental Market
Six reasons tenants should consider buying a home in this real estate market
As a tenant, renting a property may seem the most accessible and convenient option. However, with the current state of the real estate market, there are several compelling reasons why tenants should consider purchasing their own homes. Here are six reasons why buying a home in this real estate market may be a smart move:
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Mar 2, 2023Maintenance & Property Care
Why Completing a Rental Property Analysis is Critical for Housing Providers
If you own a rental property, you know that managing it can be challenging at times. From finding and screening tenants to maintaining the property and dealing with unexpected repairs, being a housing provider requires significant time and effort. But even with all the hard work you put into your rental property, it may generate
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Feb 17, 2023California Rental Law
What Is California's AB 1482? A 2026 Guide for Housing Providers
California is known for having some of the strictest tenant protection laws in the country, and the California Tenant Protection Act (AB-1482) is no exception. This law, which went into effect on January 1, 2020, limits the amount landlords can raise rents and imposes restrictions on when housing providers can evict tenants for specific reasons….
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Feb 17, 2023East Bay Rental Market
Housing Providers (Landlords): Living Trust vs. L.L.C.
If you own a rental home in Pittsburg, Antioch, Oakley, Brentwood, Concord, Walnut Creek, or elsewhere in Contra Costa County, one question may come up as your rental becomes a bigger part of your financial life: Should I hold my rental property in a living trust, an LLC, or something else? It is an important
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Jan 25, 2023Maintenance & Property Care
Are you looking to start or expand your real estate investment portfolio in the city of Pittsburg?
Our Company provides vital tools for investors, such as the comparative market analysis (CMA), which can be used to compare the purchase price, rehab costs, and after-repair value of multiple properties in Pittsburg to identify which will provide the highest return on investment. To do this effectively requires organization and data analysis skills. With a
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Aug 17, 2022Maintenance & Property Care
Routine home maintenance prevents more significant issues later on
Routine home maintenance prevents more significant issues later on. It is essential to take care of minor problems before they become big problems. The best way to maintain your house is to conduct a condition assessment regularly. You also want to have a plan if unforeseen circumstances arise. Regularly changing the air filter, checking your
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Aug 10, 2022Maintenance & Property Care
A vacant rental with continuous break-ins, what’s an owner to do?
A self-managing housing provider named Jennifer came to my office a few years ago. She was frustrated that she couldn’t keep good tenant’s in her rental property. Her rental had been vacant for a few months, and her reserves were dwindling; she needed to get new tenants to lease the property ASAP before she ran
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Aug 1, 2022Maintenance & Property Care
The day my tenant started a fire
Accidents can happen in any rental home. Recently, one of our tenants was frying food when a small kitchen fire quickly escalated. Thanks to fast emergency response and our proactive property management approach, what could have been a disaster was contained and resolved with minimal damage. Immediate Response Matters The apartment building’s owner had hired
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Jun 16, 2022Owner Strategy & Investing
Make Extra Money with Airbnb. A good idea or not?
Homeowners across the country are adding to their incomes by renting a guest house or a room or two in their own homes to travelers. Some charge several hundred dollars per night for a fully-equipped guest house. That could go a long way toward paying off a mortgage, and even paying it off early. Before
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