Those of us who live in Sonoma County, California rarely take our geography for granted. The climate is pretty sweet, with lots of sunshine, warm temperatures, and short winters. We don’t have to endure long, humid summers, and we don’t have to shovel snow. It’s not...
We don’t want to be alarmists, but if you’re managing your own Sonoma County rental property…you probably shouldn’t be. Things are a lot more complicated now than they were even five years ago. The laws have changed, tenants have become smarter, and there are new...
Are you a Realtor in California’s Wine Country? We want to get to know you. There’s a lot to gain when real estate agents partner with Sonoma County property managers like Healdsburg Property Management, and when we work together – both of our businesses can grow....
How risky are you willing to get? When it comes to your Sonoma County rental properties, we hope you lean towards a risk-averse approach. Renting out a home or a portfolio of properties comes with a lot of risk, and you want to minimize it as much as you can –...
Long-term investment properties in California’s Wine Country come with long-term investment expenses. Perhaps the largest expense that many rental property owners face is maintenance. Repairs will be necessary on a pretty routine basis when you own a home, even if...
After a tenant has moved out, and you’ve managed the security deposit return and the move-out inspection, you’ll need to begin preparing your rental home for the next resident. This process has to move quickly, otherwise you’ll extend the vacancy period and delay the...