Tenant screening can be a touchy subject. Some landlords don’t feel like they need to do anything except verify their prospective renter has a job and can pay a security deposit. Other landlords are extremely choosy and only want tenants with perfect credit and a six-figure income.
Deciding whether to manage your own property or hire a professional Santa Rosa property management company is a big decision. It really depends on how much time you have to devote to your property and the needs of your tenants. It’s also important to consider what you know about the industry and the landlord and tenant laws that are currently enforced in California. The laws have changed dramatically just in the last year, and if you’re not on top of what that means for rent control, evictions, and tenant screenings, you could find yourself in a lot of legal trouble.
One of the great things about owning investment property in Santa Rosa is that there’s a diversity to the types of rental homes that are here. Single-family and multi-family rental properties have their own unique benefits and drawbacks, and prospective real estate investors should weigh these options carefully before taking the plunge and making a purchase.
Graduate of Empire Business School, Santa Rosa in 1998 with an AA degree in Office Administration. Lorena has over 30 years of experience in office administration. From the California State Legislature to North Bay Realtors Association and most recently with Sue Carrell & Associates.