Property Management Blog

Preparing My Property For Rent

Alexandra Goldthwaite - Thursday, December 24, 2015

The current rental market is very appealing. Vacancy rates are below 2% for houses which is at historic lows. While you can sell your home, it may make sense for you to keep it. Some home owners will be returning to Sacrament... read more >>

Protect Your Rental Property Investment Dollars

Alexandra Goldthwaite - Wednesday, December 9, 2015

Once you have earned enough money to invest, you have to decide where to place your funds to your best advantage. All investments requires the investor to exercise due diligence to make sure the invested dollars are as safe as p... read more >>

Freezing weather procedure to follow on vacant rentals

Alexandra Goldthwaite - Monday, November 23, 2015

All managers should be aware that the cold weather we are experiencing may result in frozen pipes and interior flooding from those pipes if they burst. This is most common in vacant single family homes and usually after 2 or more ... read more >>

How you can properly dispose of fats, oil and grease (FOG).

Alexandra Goldthwaite - Thursday, November 19, 2015

The City of Sacramento would like to help you inform your tenants about the proper disposal of fats, oil and grease (FOG). FOG can clog when poured down drains. This can lead to costly sewer backups or overflows in your neighborho... read more >>

Simple Tip To Save Water & Money

Alexandra Goldthwaite - Friday, November 13, 2015

The average household's leaks can account for more than 10,000 gallons of water wasted every year, or the amount of water needed to wash 270 loads of laundry.(EPA) Want to know if your toilet is leaking? Place a drop of food col... read more >>

New Client Review #testimonial #onpointe #HomePointe

Alexandra Goldthwaite - Monday, November 2, 2015

HomePointe has been a dream come true. I live out of the area and renters trashed my house (no property manager). I retained HomePointe and Michelle Wight has been very professional, timely and extremely helpful in getting the r... read more >>

{Pumpkin Decorating Ideas - No Carve Option} #StyleMyRental #HomePointe #HalloweenDecorating

Alexandra Goldthwaite - Tuesday, October 27, 2015

Ingredients: Pumpkins Paint Tape Brushes Your imagination and mix! read more >>

HomePointe on a Mission... #missionstatement #HomePointe #since1983 #theplacetobe

Alexandra Goldthwaite - Tuesday, October 13, 2015

To maximize the returns of our investor clients while providing residents a quality living experience. We will perform this mission with safety as our top priority for residents. We will always work to provide service that satisfi... read more >>

Habitability Requirements and Repair Issues For Rental Property In California #Habitability #SafetyF...

Alexandra Goldthwaite - Tuesday, October 6, 2015

The following eight categories represent potential violations of Civil Code Section 1941.1. As a landlord, if you become aware of any of these items repairs must be made as soon as possible. Untenantable Residential Unit: A resi... read more >>

Deferred Maintenance Costs

Alexandra Goldthwaite - Thursday, October 1, 2015

We all know that there are costs associated with owning any type of asset whether it’s a microwave, a car, or a home. These costs are typically routine maintenance, but sometimes can turn into full replacement. If your car n... read more >>