Folsom Property Management Blog

Homeowners should expect to pay at least 1% of the value of their home per year on property maintenance. Landlords should expect to pay more than this to compensate for unexpected tenant-related maintenance costs. Having some... read more >>

The real estate market has been booming since the pandemic began. Those sitting on the sidelines may have been wondering how much people are benefiting from the rise of the housing market, and how to get in on it. Well, one s... read more >>

The United States is short of nearly 7 million rental homes according to a recent study by the National Low Income Housing Coalition. With no end in sight to the current housing crisis, being a landlord is a golden opportunity.To ... read more >>

When you are starting to learn about investment properties, you may struggle to understand what types of buildings make great investment opportunities. With so many locations to choose from, it can be hard to know what buildings c... read more >>

As a property manager or landlord, you no doubt take great care when it comes to screening your tenants. But what about furry tenants?Just because a dog or a cat doesn't have income or credit history doesn't mean they'... read more >>

Inclement weather can leave a lot of property damaged and even uninhabitable. In fact, in 2020 alone, billions of dollars of damage occurred as a result of record-breaking severe weather events. If you're a landlord in an... read more >>

The average cost of property management depends on where you are and how your property management company approaches fees. Fees for property management are percentage-based or flat fee-based. At Residential Equity, we charge a... read more >>

Knowing how to screen a tenant is a critical part of managing a rental property, and we have been successful with placing good tenants in the properties we manage. We start with a written set criteria which is noted on all our... read more >>

When it comes to rental maintenance, responsiveness is essential, especially during emergencies. Our tenants have the option of reaching a live person after hours because we use a 24-hour service that picks up calls and work... read more >>

Landlords wondering how to get a house ready to rent can really benefit from the leasing experience of a professional property manager. It’s pretty simple, but we know what tenants will be looking for when they are decid... read more >>