by G. Brian Davis | Last updated Mar 15, 2024 | Spark Blog |
The Big Picture On Rental Applications In California Screen tenants thoroughly with rental applications that follow laws to avoid issues with problematic renters down the road. California law permits landlords to charge $62 max for a screening fee and pass other app...
by Jim Cirigliano | Last updated Sep 29, 2023 | Property Management, Spark Blog |
I love animals. I have almost always had at least one pet in my home. Pets enrich our lives and provide unmatched companionship and unconditional love. Except for my cat, whose affection seems to depend on my filling his bowl—and, even then, often includes the use of...
by Jim Cirigliano | Last updated Sep 19, 2023 | Property Management, Spark Blog |
I have a theory that nobody likes insurance. Don’t get me wrong, it’s important and often required by law or by lenders. But insurance is just so psychologically unsatisfying. I don’t know anyone who’s really excited to get their sweet new coverage. At best it gives...
by Guest Author | Last updated Jan 8, 2024 | Property Management, Spark Blog |
Almost half of California’s residents live in rentals. The cost of living, especially rental rates, has risen dramatically over the last two decades, creating some of the least affordable rental housing in the world in many California cities. California’s...
by Christopher Murray | Last updated Jan 12, 2024 | Active Real Estate Investing, Airbnb & Short-Term Rentals, Property Management, Spark Blog |
Just like homeowners, landlords need property insurance coverage. Too little coverage leaves you exposed to losses when and if your property suffers damage. But too much landlord insurance coverage is an unnecessary expense each month. Which means you need to strike...