Robert Machado's (jsafonov) Blog

The Home Owner Associations in these communities are very much involved in the homes within their respective communities.  It is crucial to keep open communication lines with the personnel in their local offices.  Owners need to complete several forms for the HOA once the decision is made to rent...

In our industry of managing investment property, the one thing that can always be counted on is the need for maintenance and repairs.  Whether the need is one of preventative maintenance or in response to a broken pipe--repairs of all types will always be required.  It is my experience that all g...

I am often contacted for marketing ideas to find what works best to rent properties fast....the answer is always the same:  know your market and price your property accordingly.  One common question is the issue of rent and deposit--how much should be collected?  If you place a well screened appl...

Single family homes in North and South Natomas are still renting quickly when priced properly.  A good tip for private owners is to take the average asking rents for your area--found both online and via the major newspaper--and price your property some 5-10% below that mark.  Most asking rents ar...