Patron Property Management Blog

Calculations for accurately valuing an investment property in Greater Anaheim

The current market in the greater Anaheim area is making investment properties in the area a more and more lucrative proposition. As an investor considers whether or not to purchase a specific property, it is imperative to be sure that they have calculated the proper valuation on...

Do you need a license to be a property manager in California?

Yes! In order to charge a fee for property management, one needs a CA Real Estate Broker’s License. This is the case in most states across the United States. Any person or company that conducts business on behalf of an owner of real property is required to either have a Bro...

How to measure the success level of your real estate portfolio

In a few of our recent blog posts, we have gone over in detail some proven strategies to help ensure that a real estate portfolio is growing and progressing in the right direction. The proven methods we discussed in depth are: Get in the game The concept of leverage Work smarter...

Proven methods from PMI Patron Property Management to ensure that your real estate portfolio is grow...

The real estate market in Cypress, CA, is making a solid recovery after some of the uncertainty that came along with the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. Cypress is a good place to live, and property values and sales trends continue to reflect that. Deals are happening quickly, and the...

Essential Vacation Rental Inventory and Amenities Checklist

Many folks dream of starting a vacation rental business. Throughout their adult lives, they've been told they are great hosts, and there might come a time when they want to cash in on their hospitality (if we're allowed to say something like that). And that is great, by the way. ...

How to Create Your Rental Property Maintenance Budget

Property owners who want to start renting out their homes often underestimate how costly it is to maintain them. Although a rental home can be an excellent investment, there are many expenses you need to factor in. Here’s how to create your rental property maintenance budget an...

Long-Term vs. Short-Term Rental – Things to Consider

If you are lucky enough to own not one but two properties, you've got yourself an opportunity to earn some additional income. You've long thought about it but can't seem to decide whether to rent it out to passing travelers or look for a tenant who'll stick around for months on e...

5 ways to retain good tenants

Every landlord knows that good tenants are a truly wonderful thing! Being able to maintain good tenants is the goal for every landlord. When you can get tenants to re-sign a lease year after year, you are reducing the amount of time your investment property is lying vacant, and t...

Fair housing during the pandemic

Believe it or not, the pandemic era we're currently living in could be the best reason yet to hire a property management company. In a time where laws are changing quickly, it's smart to cover all your bases as a landlord. Utilizing the services of a property management company l...

Fall fun, from Huntington Beach to Long Beach

We typically think of spring as the time of new beginnings. But this time of year is also full of fresh starts and opportunities for adventure right where we live. As September’s temperatures start to cool down from summer’s heat, it’s a great time to enjoy what’s waiting...