Property Management Blog

Is Allowing Pets in Apartments Good for Landlords?

Alexandra Goldthwaite - Tuesday, December 14, 2021

To allow pets, or not to allow? That is the question. It's a hard one every landlord must face, and there are pros and cons on both sides.Should landlords allow pets and charge a pet deposit? Should you allow them and hope for... read more >>

Overdue Rent Notice: 5 Ways to Tactfully Collect What You Are Owed

Alexandra Goldthwaite - Tuesday, November 23, 2021

More than 11 million Americans are behind on rent by an average of $3,700. Many experts predict that those numbers are only going to increase. It's no secret that there is an ongoing rent crisis in this country. But if yo... read more >>

5 Biggest Tenant Red Flags Every Property Owner Should Know

Alexandra Goldthwaite - Tuesday, November 9, 2021

Bad tenants - they're every rental property owner's worst nightmare. Hard to get rent from, tough to dislodge, and the state of the property doesn't bear thinking about...The key is to recognize bad tenant warning sign... read more >>

The Landlord's Guide: How to Collect Rent Effectively

Alexandra Goldthwaite - Tuesday, October 26, 2021

There are many great benefits to being a landlord, not least the extra income it provides you. While renting a property or properties that you own is a worthwhile endeavor, it does come with several responsibilities such as mainte... read more >>

3 Ways to Conduct Detailed Rental Property Inspections

Alexandra Goldthwaite - Tuesday, October 12, 2021

Property inspections are not exactly the sexiest part of property management. However, they are extremely important. Maybe that is why so many property owners outsource this work to inspection professionals.In fact, the United Sta... read more >>

HRG's Alexandra Goldthwaite Joins IREM's Volunteer Leadership Committee

Alexandra Goldthwaite - Wednesday, October 6, 2021

Western Regional Vice President Alexandra Goldthwaite's vast experience and exceptional leadership in property management has led to a volunteer leadership role with the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM). She was rece... read more >>

Select the Cream of the Crop With Professional Tenant Screening Services

Alexandra Goldthwaite - Tuesday, September 28, 2021

Are you among the individual property investors that own almost half the nearly 49 million rental homes in America? If so, you know that it can be difficult to find a reliable tenant. You want someone who will pay the re... read more >>

The Importance of Rental Property Maintenance

Alexandra Goldthwaite - Tuesday, September 14, 2021

Rental property is a profitable business. Landlords average $97,000 a year, a large step above the U.S. median of $60,000. A real estate investment trust (REIT) can see a near 11% return on investment (ROI).But rental property mis... read more >>

All About Section 8 Housing Sacramento, CA

Alexandra Goldthwaite - Tuesday, August 24, 2021

Housing is for everyone! It is right there on the bottom of Maslow's hierarchy.From single units to portions of entire multiple-building complexes, Section 8 assistance can benefit landlords. This component of the US Housing A... read more >>

Top 5 Mistakes Made When Investing in Rental Properties

Alexandra Goldthwaite - Tuesday, August 10, 2021

There's no question: rental properties are a booming prospect in Sacramento. After all, over one third of Sacramento's households are renters. With that market size, it's clear that you could find a lot of success by i... read more >>