

How to Upgrade Your Kitchen Without Remodeling
Article from Zillow.com "Take your kitchen forward without setting yourself back too much. Kitchen renovations require time and money, taking several months to complete and costing tens of thousands of dollars. If you don’t have the financial resources for a full-on renovation, there are a variety of ways you can give your kitchen a new look for a lot less. From refacing cabinets to replacing lighting, a few cosmetic tweaks can give you the kitchen you’ve always wanted. CABIN


Landlords, you just got a tax break!
Landlords, you just got a huge tax break. Read about what this means and how it effects you in this Redfin article below: “Through a late provision added to the GOP tax plan last weekend, real estate investors may be on course for a multimillion-dollar tax break. The change would allow real estate investors to take advantage of a new break that provides a 20 percent deduction on taxable income for pass-through companies. A pass-through is a special type of corporate structure


Maintenance Problems Tenants SHOULDN'T Solve: Know When to Call the Experts
As a landlord, it’s important to protect your property and your income stream. One sure way to do this, is to communicate to your tenants what maintenance attempts they shouldn’t attempt on their own (likely to cause more damage rather than help). Here’s are fool proof list: Broken Appliances – broken air conditioning, refrigerator or any other major appliance such as a water heater. Bring in a professional to rule out all problems. Damaged Electrical Sockets – they are dange


Pet Policies 101
Los Angeles is an extremely pet loving city. With our warm weather and beach accessibility, owning a pet is more common than in other places. As a landlord or renter, it’s important to understand pet liability. Read our 5 step breakdown: You can be liable for your pet’s behavior – regardless of the precautions you take, you will still be held liable for any kind of damage. Understand if your renter’s insurance covers pet injury or damage – look into your policy and see if it