Having a consistent and thorough screening system is one of the most essential aspects of being a successful landlord. Being able to properly screen a potential renter can help reduce…

Rental rates should not be the main contributing factor when buying a long-term investment property. Focusing too much on those rates can distort the property's potential and severely limit your…

This is a tricky subject matter for rental property owners: What to do when a vacating tenant leaves items like furniture, clothing, and personal items behind? Leaving trash is one…

Solar panels. They're something we're seeing a lot of these days in California. The question is: Should you install them on your rental property? For rental property owners, it is…

At APG Properties, we have seen all types of tenants — the good, the bad, and the downright deplorable. Thankfully, though, since our vetting and tenant screening process is so…

It's no secret in the property management industry that despite occasional risks and set backs, single-family rents are sound investments. But what about the new market uncertainties? Will those fluctuations…

Does your rental sit for far too long between occupancies? Do prospective tenants walk out of a showing shaking their heads and rolling their eyes? If this is the case,…

Background checks, credit reports and scores, bank account statements, and rental references—these are what most landlords check to determine if a prospective tenant is a potential asset, or a liability.…

The SoCal Rental Market Renters have outpaced homeowners in many larger U.S. cities. According to a recent U.S. Census data review, RentCafe has reported that over the last decade there…