west sacramento rentals: What do I need to do to prepare my property to get it rented? - 01/27/12 03:19 AM
By HomePointe
In the current real estate market in the greater Sacramento region, many solvent homeowners are becoming reluctant landlords. These homeowners have to move for a job change or choose to move for other reasons. They have looked at selling, but with the current market being what it is, selling may not be a viable option. Basically, selling may involve giving the property away or it may simply take too long to locate a suitable buyer in that price range.
Converting an owner occupied property into a rental property is straightforward, but it is not the same a selling the … (0 comments)

west sacramento rentals: NARPM 2011 Convention Call for Presentations - 01/13/11 08:15 AM

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west sacramento rentals: Robert Machado, President of HomePointe Property Management, has started a new NARPM(National Association of Residential Property Managers) tradition: annual Charity Golf Tournament. - 11/07/10 08:35 AM

This inaugural event took place on October 13,2010 and was a great success! Robert Machado, CPM® MPM® RMP®, selected a local charity, Creative Living Options, a non-profit agency that provides supported living services for adults managing developmental disabilities in Sacramento, Yolo and Placer counties in California.
A special thanks to all Sponsors.
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west sacramento rentals: Mortgage Default at Record High - 11/19/09 03:53 AM
 
There is an increase in foreclosures from people with good credit and fixed rate mortgages. Due to unemployment we are seeing homeowners making late payments or going into foreclosure.
Most economist say the worst is over for the bad economy while others suspect home prices will continue to fall as more homes go into foreclosure due to unemployment.
 
 
 
Alexandra Machado
www.HomePointe.com
HomePointe Property Management
5896 South Land Park Drive
Sacramento, CA     95822
916-429-1205 FAX 916-429-0389
 
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west sacramento rentals: How long does it take to rent out a property? - 07/02/09 05:21 AM
Owners ask me this all the time. How long does it take to rent out a property? I started advertising a property last Thursday and today (one week later) I am moving tenants in. I cannot change the location therefore; my variables are property conditions and price.
I ask myself these questions:
Is the rental price competitive? Is the property rent ready?  If my answers are Yes then even in this slow economy we are quickly renting out property!
 
Alexandra Machado
www.HomePointe.com
Property Management
5896 South Land Park Drive
Sacramento, CA     95822
916-429-1205x700 FAX 916-429-0389
 
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west sacramento rentals: Prevent Evictions with Good Tenants - 06/23/09 09:24 AM
I recently started managing a condo for an owner. The owner placed the unqualified tenant and when rent was not coming in they hired me to manage the property and possibly evict the bad tenant. Once I took over management the tenant paid for two months then went back to their old habits.  The Unlawful Detainer is now underway. Once the property is vacant I will place a qualified tenant.
When owners are placing tenants-it is important to properly qualify your tenants with credit checks, rental references and verifiable income. For help on leasing out your rental property contact HomePointe Property … (2 comments)

west sacramento rentals: Excelling in Hard Times - 06/18/09 03:45 AM
In challenging economic times,many real estate companies are calling the quits or downsizing.
It is the time to take over market share.
Follow the leader in your office. Understand what makes the top salesman successful. Increase your ability to be successful. Do not follow leads for unqualified buyers.Change your process and find out what works. Document your sales performance.    
Alexandra Machado
Associate Broker
Home Pointe Property Management
 5896 South Land Park Drive
 Sacramento, CA     95822
 916-429-1205x700 FAX 916-429-0389
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west sacramento rentals: Features vs Rent Rate - 03/16/09 11:04 AM
In this current market there is not an exact dollar amount added to rentals with updated features.  In 2003 prospective tenants were fighting over properties and home features were critical. Right now tenants are looking for a safe neighborhood, clean home (counter-tops, flooring, appealing exterior), and cost effective. Price is the bottom line and prospective tenants are watching their dollar so keep you rental rate competitive-or it will sit vacant.
I specialize in managing single family homes and houses, duplexes, condominiums, apartments, commercial property, retail strip centers, and offices in Sacramento, Elk Grove, Galt, West Sacramento, and Natomas.
Alexandra Machado
Property Manager
916.429.1205x700
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west sacramento rentals: Question?What do you think Normal War and Tear means versus Damage to the property? - 12/11/08 05:54 AM
Please comment on what constitutes "normal wear and tear" deductions to security deposit for tenants. Under the Law or in your opinion...
 
Alexandra Machado
Property Manager
916.429.1205x700
www.HomePointe.com
amachado@HomePointe.com
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west sacramento rentals: Renting to applicants that have encountered a foreclosure - 12/08/08 09:03 AM
Renting to applicants that have encountered a foreclosure
 It is best for all property managers to have a process to accept and/or reject applicants that have encountered foreclosures-this will assure that you treat all applicants equally.
 
A good policy to adopt in the current Sacramento foreclosure market is this:
Accept if credit is good with foreclosure and applicant has sufficient income Accept if bad credit since foreclose, prior credit it positive, and have sufficient income Reject if credit is bad over a long period of time both prior and succeeding a foreclosure If you have any questions qualifying tenants, please … (0 comments)