Category Archives: Property Management Tips

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 […]

Navigating New Property Management Laws: What You Need to Know

The property management landscape is constantly evolving, with new laws and regulations coming into play. For second homeowners, staying compliant can be challenging, especially when you’re not local. Here’s what you need to know about the latest property management laws and how they might affect you: 1. Changes in Tenant Rights Recent legislative changes have […]

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 […]

Property Management Tips – How To Remove Smells From A Rental Property

Did your tenant recently move out of your Salinas area rental property and after you inspected it, you found that it has a strange smell? Even though your rental property may look great on the outside, the reality is that if it smells funny on the inside, this is going to make it harder for […]

What Are The Most Common Rental Property Emergencies And Can You Avoid Them?

Are you just getting started with owning your first rental property? If so, you’re making a smart choice! Rental properties make a great investment but they can also be a “headache” especially if you have to deal with one of the following rental property emergencies. 1. Gas Leak If a tenant complains of an odor […]

Which Type of Siding Should You Choose for Your Rental Property?

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Are you thinking about updating the siding on your Monterey area rental property? If so, you’ve come to the right place! Siding is one of the most important aspects of a rental property because it’s obviously what protects it from the heavy rains that we can have in the Monterey area and also the heat […]

Reasons why you don’t want to self-manage multiple rental properties

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Are you planning on purchasing another rental property to add to your portfolio of Monterey area investment properties? It’s understandable that you may be planning on self-managing that additional rental property but, it’s not advisable, since there are a wide variety of problems that come from adding another property to your rental portfolio. Problem #1 […]

Tips for getting your Monterey rental property ready for summer

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Do you own rental properties in the Monterey area? If so, now is the perfect time to stared getting them ready for the summer months by doing the following. Inspection – if it’s been a while since you last visited your rental property in the Monterey area, you should contact your tenant and arrange a […]

Low-Stress Landlording? Is It Possible?

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Low-stress land-lording, is it even possible? The answer to this question is yes! In this article, we’ll break down some of the most common reasons why landlords get stressed out and provide you with a professional solution that will lead to low-stress land-lording. What are some of the most common reasons why landlords stress out? […]

Things to consider when setting the monthly rent for your rental property

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One of the most difficult thing to do when getting started with investing in rental properties is to determine what the monthly rent should be for your rental property.  Even though this process may seem difficult, it’s not impossible, especially when you follow these tips! 8 Considerations When Determining Rental Rates Where is it? Consider the […]