Posts by Kristan Pennington

Wildomar is a city in Riverside County, California, United States. It was incorporated on July 1, 2008. The city is in a fast-growing area. Living in Wildomar offers residents a sparse suburban feel, and most residents own their homes. In Wildomar, there are a lot of parks. Many families live in Wildomar, and residents tend […]

You have a rental property, now what? Do you manage the property yourself or hire a property management company? I mean really; how hard can it be to manage a rental property? You place an ad on Craig’s List, maybe put a “For Rent” sign in the yard, take a couple of calls from tenants, […]

Menifee, California, has a population of 116,834. Menifee is in Riverside County. Living in Menifee offers residents a sparse suburban feel, and most residents own their homes. In Menifee, there are a lot of parks. Many families and retirees live in Menifee, and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Menifee […]

Lake Elsinore, California, has a population of 73,849. Lake Elsinore is in Riverside County. Living in Lake Elsinore offers residents a sparse suburban feel, and most residents own their homes. In Lake Elsinore, there are a lot of parks. Famous for the warm thermal winds that blow in from the neighboring Ortega Mountains. Those winds […]

Owning a rental property comes with its share of benefits and some pitfalls, and repairs fall into the latter category. But I think repairs tend to get a bad rap, or the resident gets accused of being too needy or picky. And while that might be the case sometimes, it’s not the case most of […]

While searching for the perfect home for your family one of the factors you might consider is what school your child(ren) would attend. Of course, it’s only natural to want the best so you do some research. I have Riverside's 5 top-rated high schools to help you out in no specific order. Notre Dame High […]

Pets play a special role in our lives, but it can get slightly confusing when discussing emotional support animals (ESAs) and service animals. Did you know that even a tiny horse can be a service animal? Both ESAs and service animals offer emotional support, but they're not exactly twins. To find the right furry friend […]

Murrieta, California – a city that's growing and booming! Nestled in the heart of Southern California, Murrieta is on the fast track to becoming your next favorite place to call home. It's not just another suburban sprawl; it's a thriving, lively community with a character all its own. Sure, it's known as a bedroom community, but […]

“I have a Homeowner’s Insurance policy; do I really need a Landlord Policy?” According to Allstate, “Landlord insurance is a policy for someone who rents out a home they own. This type of insurance typically includes two different types of coverage: property and liability protection. Both coverages are intended to help protect you, the landlord, from financial losses. Over the […]

People ask us this all the time, “My tenant has not paid rent, now what do I do? How much does it cost to file an eviction on my tenant? My short answer is, the cost depends on the County in which the rental property is located. The long answer is, “the cost is more […]

Ever experienced a Friday night frenzy like this?: You roll up to your doorstep, Friday night fatigue heavy in the air, excited to unwind and kick off the weekend. With anticipation, you reach into your pocket, pull out your key, and insert it into the lock. But wait – it won't budge. Panic trickles in […]

Providing Insights into the property management world. Property management looks a lot different today than it did 15 years ago or even 2 years ago. COVID-19 and the Eviction Moratorium changed how landlords and property management companies conduct business.