Moving Out? Have your home cleaned & Get Paid for outdated items

 It has come to my attention that a lot of property owners who are entering the Golden Years of their life, are now heading either to Florida or just downgrading to an easier way of living. Whatever the move might be, I have seen a lot of homes with a lot of, lets just say,…

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How we Evaluate your Property to get the Most Rent

Today I would like to address the process of how we evaluate your property in order to get the most rent for it. In today’s market, you have to keep in mind that when Covid 19 lockdowns took place, caps on raising the rent on many properties did too. So it seems, a lot of the…

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A Complete Guide to Renting to College Students

Renting to college students can be unavoidable in common Southern California areas like Orange County or the Inland Empire. For young adults searching for a picturesque university experience, the nearby beaches, entertainment venues, and outdoor activities make this sunny state hard to resist. Unfortunately, landlords looking for financial freedom through rental properties struggle to navigate…

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Here’s How to Replace a Tenant Before They Move Out

The tenant at your rental property just gave notice that they are moving out. Let’s talk about how you can find a new renter before the current one moves out. You have two options when your tenant moves out. Wait until they have vacated or start advertising and showing right away. I recommend starting right…

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Avoiding the $20K Mistake: Rental Appliance Guide

$20,000 dollar mistake: What appliances should I provide for my rental?  As a landlord you don’t think providing an appliance could be a $20,000 mistake but you’d be wrong. Once upon a time in Orange County California there was a landlord that rented a house to a family with a year old refrigerator. The fridge…

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Finding a Tenant: How Long Does It Take & How to Find a Good One

Finding the right tenant quickly is a top priority for any property owner. However, the time it takes to secure a tenant isn’t always straightforward. While the journey might seem simple—listing the property, showing it, and signing a lease—several factors can significantly impact how long your property stays on the market. Pricing, property condition, market…

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How to get rid of unwanted pets

I just read an article about an evicted tenant that left behind 85 dogs. If your tenant has an unauthorized pet at your rental property. You might think you know how to handle it, but you might be doing it the wrong way. I’m Kyle at TrueDoor Property Management. Fortunately the dogs from that story…

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Investigating Santa Ana’s Just Cause Ordinance: What it Means for Rental Owners

Santa Ana’s city council just passed a Just Cause Eviction Ordinance October of 2021. What does this means for property owners in Santa Ana? Sam Fernley here with TrueDoor property management, creating content for Realtors and Property Owners in Orange County, California! What’s in Santa Ana’s new ordinance? Now let me explain this Just Cause…

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Property Management Contracts: Everything You Need to Know

Hi rental property owners, in this short article, I’ll discuss how long a property management company’s contract is. I’ll also tell you how to get out of that contract.   My name is Kyle here at TrueDoor Property Management. A property management company will always have a contract. This is the Management Agreement. A licensed…

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