Los Angeles Property Management Blog

By Martin Feinberg Real Estate - Sunday, January 5, 2020

Property Managers can Prevent and Handle Frozen and Burst Pipes

Professional property managers like Martin Feinberg know that proper maintenance is essential. This is especially true in some areas during the winter, when excessive cold and/or moisture can cause a myriad of problems. Cold weather damage such as frozen or burst pipes can lead t...

By Martin Feinberg Real Estate - Sunday, December 8, 2019

Property Managers Must Decide if Virtual Tours are Right for Them

Trying to find new tenants to fill a vacant property is one of the most important responsibilities of any property manager or rental property owner. It can also be one of the most difficult aspects of being a landlord however, typically requiring both an investment of time an...

By Martin Feinberg Real Estate - Sunday, December 1, 2019

Property Management and Dealing with New Rent Control Laws

In October of this year, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a rent control bill into law that will limit the amount and frequency that rental property owners and property managers can increase rent for certain rental properties throughout the state. Though many tenants’ r...

By Martin Feinberg Real Estate - Sunday, November 24, 2019

Good Property Managers Know how to set and Collect Rent Efficiently

The income received from owning a rental property is the most important aspect of investment property ownership. As such, the ability to set competitive rent prices, and collect that rent in a timely and efficient manner, is essential. Rental property owners should look for...

By Martin Feinberg Real Estate - Sunday, November 17, 2019

Avoid Unnecessary Costs and Collect Payment During Tenant Turnover

Tenant turnover can be a costly endeavor for rental property owners. Losing a good tenant without another one to fill the vacancy means a loss of steady revenue for an unknown length of time. Plus, new tenants often mean cleaning, maintenance, and repairs that can&rsq...

By Martin Feinberg Real Estate - Sunday, November 10, 2019

Professional Property Managers know how to Attract Quality Tenants

One of the most important jobs a property manager has is to attract quality tenants to the properties they manage. Though landlords have little to no control over things like rent price and location, they do have other ways to make a property appear desirable. By highlighting...

By Martin Feinberg Real Estate - Sunday, November 3, 2019

Landlord Right of Entry Based on Reasons and State Laws

One advantage to hiring a property manager like Martin Feinberg is the peace of mind that comes with knowing that all local, state, and federal laws will be followed. It’s a property manager’s job to know the regulations in their area and to make sure that the p...

By Martin Feinberg Real Estate - Sunday, October 27, 2019

When Should a Rental Property Owner Consider a Property Manager?

Many rental property owners choose to manage their properties personally, with good results. For others though, successfully managing a rental property can be overwhelming and difficult. For such owners, choosing to hire a professional and experienced property manager like Ma...

By Martin Feinberg Real Estate - Sunday, October 20, 2019

Going Paperless can help Property Managers do Business Efficiently

In this day and and age, many businesses have embraced the benefits of going paperless. Paper costs money, can be difficult to keep organized, takes up extra space to store, and has a negative environmental impact. For many rental property owners however, the thought ...

By Martin Feinberg Real Estate - Sunday, October 13, 2019

Easy ways for Tenants and Property Managers to keep Pests Away

If there is one thing that both tenants and property managers can agree on, it’s that dealing with pests is the worst. Pests aren’t only a nuisance; they can cause serious health problems while cost hundreds if not thousands of dollars to combat. Given all that is at stak...