Monthly Archives: July 2015

The Advantages of Offering Month to Month Leases

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While all properties are not well-suited to offering month to month leases, there are a variety of reasons why it would prove profitable for property managers to investigate the possibility of doing so. In many high profile, urban areas, or in cities where international corporations are located, month to month leases are considered a necessity. […]

Property Investing – Go For The Cash Flow, Not Location, Location, Location

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When discussing real estate investments, we often hear people say the three most important words in real estate are location, location, location. And while “3L” properties may be some of the finest looking and most prestigious properties to own, the reality is that they are generally very poor investment choices. The reason is that the […]

Screening Tenants Consistently for Fair Housing

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Under Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, commonly known as the Fair Housing Act (click here for Fair Housing resources), it is illegal for landlords to refuse to rent or sell a dwelling based on an applicant’s race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, or disability. Does your management company base […]

When Screening Applicants Remember The Fair Credit Reporting Act

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Property Managers know how important it is to prevent problems with residents through careful screening procedures. The old saying, “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” is as important in today’s society as ever. That’s why experienced property managers don’t cut corners when screening applicants. Yet there are some legal issues that […]

Summer Brewer’s Dinner at Peter B’s Brewpub

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What are you doing Monday night? 8/3/15 Executive Chef Jason Giles & Brewmaster, Kevin Clark have designed a summer themed Brewer’s Dinner. Set in Peter B’s new private Barrel Room, guests will experience a five course dinner for $70++ per person. To reserve your seat, call (831) 649-7874, as seating is limited. Menu: First Course […]

World Superbike Event

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The sounds of motorcycles will again roar through the central California hillsides as the FIM Superbike World Championship returns to Monterey July 17-19, 2015 for its only U.S. appearance. World Superbike is an important production-based bikes series and holds races across the globe, fielding a grid of nearly 30 riders of a dozen different nationalities […]