San Francisco Property Management Blog

What's Next After Buying Your First Rental Property in San Francisco, CA?

A whopping 65% of households are rented out in San Francisco. While closing on a rental property is a huge accomplishment, the journey is far from over.Do you want to set the stage for long-term profitability and smooth property management? Read on for the first rental property g...

How an Association Management Group Can Improve Your Community

According to the Community Associations Institute, homes in associations have a collective value of $11 trillion. However, your community's value could fall without proper care. You'll lose the chance to attract new members!Before that happens, partner with an association...

Enhancing Your Property: Tenant Improvement Projects Guide

There's no doubt it - commercial leasing is not for the faint of heart. Buying a commercial building is a risky investment as it is, while leasing it out to complete strangers is an even bigger risk.This is why it's up to you, as a commercial property owner, to make comme...

Maintenance and Repairs: A Guide to Keeping Commercial Properties in Top Shape

It's a crisp Monday morning, and you arrive at your commercial property, a bustling office building in the heart of downtown. The sun is shining, your tenants are starting their day with fresh coffee in hand, and the air buzzes with the energy of productivity.Suddenly, you he...

HOA Management Services in San Francisco, CA

California has the largest number of HOAs in the country, with over 50,000.Are you a homeowner living in one of these HOAs? Do you have trouble with the way your community is being managed? If so, this post is for you.An HOA community can only go as far as its leadership will tak...

4 Considerations for a Leasing Only Service in San Francisco

The most difficult thing about being a landlord is that one daily task often isn't just one. It splinters off into smaller tasks.Do you need a new tenant? You have to market to them, screen them, and sign a lease before they can move in.Do you wish a professional would handle...

Maintenance Coordination: What Do Property Management Fees Cover?

Owning a long-term rental property in San Francisco can be a lucrative undertaking, but it also involves ongoing responsibilities. Most importantly, you must maintain your property in a safe, habitable condition.Although property management fees don't cover maintenance costs,...

Real Estate Asset Management Best Practices That Put Money In Your Pocket

About 45% of landlords manage their own properties. Are you one of them? Without proper real estate asset management, you won't reach your full potential.Instead, your investment properties could sit empty. They'll become an expense instead of a source of revenue.Not sure...

Turnkey Property Management: Is In-House or Third-Party Better?

San Francisco is an excellent option for property investors thanks to its growing economy, high demand for rental units, and high rents. Unemployment rates in San Francisco are low, with the city adding 25,000 non-farm jobs last year.If you're a property investor who's ma...

Tenant Retention Programs: Strategies for Maintaining High Occupancy Rates

The office vacancy rate in San Francisco set a new record high! The vacancy rate reached 35.6%, a 1.6% increase from the prior quarter. Before your commercial real estate clients leave, develop a tenant retention program.The best tenant retention programs can reduce costs associa...