Category Archives: Landlord Tips

How Technology is Revolutionizing Property Management (And Why You Should Care)

  Remember the days of paper checks, manual maintenance requests, and juggling spreadsheets? Thankfully, those days are over. Technology is changing the game for property management, making life easier for property owners and tenants alike. From rent collection to maintenance, here’s how tech is transforming the industry—and why you should be excited. Automated Rent Collection […]

The Secret to Tenant Retention: Keep ‘Em Happy, Keep ‘Em Long-Term

  As a property owner, filling vacancies is expensive and time-consuming. The key to maximizing your rental income? Tenant retention. Keeping quality tenants for the long haul ensures steady income, fewer turnovers, and a lot less stress. But how do you keep tenants happy and renewing their leases year after year? Here are the top […]

Why You Should Vote NO on Prop 33

California is no stranger to ballot propositions that sound great in theory but fail miserably in practice. Prop 33 is one of those measures. While it may be packaged as a solution to a perceived problem, the reality is it could do more harm than good. Voting NO on Prop 33 is the right move for anyone […]

The 7 Myths About Property Management – Busted!

  Let’s be real—when most people hear “property management,” they think, “How hard can it be?” They imagine sitting back, collecting rent, and sipping coffee as their property magically takes care of itself. Spoiler alert: that’s not how it works. Property management is a serious business (but, hey, it can also be pretty fun with […]

Top Maintenance Issues for Second Homes (and How We Handle Them)

  Owning a second home comes with its own set of maintenance challenges, especially when you’re not around to manage them. Here are the top maintenance issues second homeowners face and how 36 North Properties takes care of them: 1. Water Damage and Leaks Water damage is one of the most common and costly issues […]

Unlocking Success in Property Management: Insights for Monterey, Monterey County, and Salinas Owners

1. Monterey Market Trends: Maximizing Rental Potential Dive into the latest real estate market trends in Monterey to understand the factors influencing rental demand and property values. We’ll explore how to set competitive rental rates, capitalize on local attractions, and adapt to evolving market dynamics to maximize your property’s earning potential. 2. Monterey County Tenant […]

Tips for being a better landlord

Making property renting easy

Are you just getting started as a DIY landlord? If so, we know that self managing your rental properties is one of the toughest things that you can do that’s why in this article we will provide you with tips on how to be a better landlord. 1. Be organized. In other words, treat your […]

Are landlords responsible for installing carbon monoxide detectors?

Smoke detectors

More than 400 people in the U.S. die from unintentional carbon monoxide poisoning every year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. More than 20,000 visit the emergency room, and more than 4,000 others are hospitalized. Everyone knows that carbon monoxide detectors save lives but are they the landlords responsibility to install and maintain with […]