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Oct 9, 2020

Category: HOA Property Management, Oakland Property Management, Property Management

Joining the Board of your HOA is a great opportunity to support volunteerism in your association, lead by example, and work hard to make your HOA productive, responsive, and accountable. It can be immensely rewarding, but also a bit overwhelming. If you are a new...

Sep 25, 2020

Category: HOA Property Management, Landlording, Oakland Property Management, Property Management

or many homeowners, buying a property in an HOA is an excellent opportunity to own a home in a thriving and safe community. Whether you are planning to live in the home yourself or rent it out as an investment property, they are usually new, in excellent condition,...

Sep 25, 2020

Category: HOA Property Management, Landlording, Oakland Property Management, Property Management

Managing a rental property is a great way to build an additional stream of income. However, with it comes the responsibility of ensuring your home’s safety, security, and basic upkeep. Responsive and proactive landlords know that keeping up on property maintenance is...

Dec 6, 2019

Category: Oakland Property Management

California has a pretty strict set of rules and laws when it comes to security deposits. Make sure you understand the timelines and the requirements when your Oakland tenant is moving out and you’re preparing to return the security deposit.

Nov 22, 2019

Category: Oakland Property Management

When you’re choosing an Oakland property manager or getting acquainted with the systems and processes of a new management company, there are a few questions that you should ask as soon as possible. These things are inherently important to your ROI and your success as an investor.

Nov 8, 2019

Category: Oakland Property Management

Investors looking for their next rental property have a lot of options, and today we’re talking about why Oakland is a great place to look.

Oct 30, 2019

Category: Property Management

Ask any experienced, long-time property manager, and they’ll all tell you the same thing: the two keys to making consistent money off of an investment property are avoiding major expenses and keeping good renters happy. Unfortunately, many landlords end up running into major issues with their property that are both extremely costly and drive away their renters. In this article, we’ll review three of the most expensive rental property repair projects and how you can take steps to avoid them.

Oct 25, 2019

Category: Oakland Property Management

If you have one rental property to manage and you think you can do it effectively on your own but you’d like some professional help finding a tenant, you’re making a smart investment decision. Many property management companies in Oakland and the surrounding area will offer you a lease-only service, which means we lease your property to a qualified tenant and then we turn the day-to-day management functions over to you.

Oct 11, 2019

Category: Oakland Property Management

Finding high quality tenants for your Oakland rental property is an important first step in having a successful and profitable rental experience. When you’re screening for tenants you need to know what to look for and how to maintain a consistent and documented application process. Today, we’re discussing how to effectively screen tenants.

Sep 27, 2019

Category: Oakland Property Management

Prime Property Group, Inc. provides local residential management in Oakland and the surrounding areas. We also manage homeowner associations and work with HOA boards throughout the East Bay. If you’re a community association in Oakland, you should choose an Oakland-based HOA management company. Today, we’re explaining how that benefits your board, your community, and your homeowners.