Posts by Kristan Pennington

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.

In the nearly 40 years of property management, we've never seen so many mold remediation situations as we have in the last seven months, from slab leaks to kitchen sink leaks to showers leaking behind the walls to roof leaks. You name it. We've seen it over the last several months. My speculation for the […]

Imagine owning a slice of paradise in Orange County – a lush property that radiates comfort and luxury. You've done everything meticulously, dotting all the i's and crossing all the t's. Credit checks, work history verifications, reference calls – the whole nine yards. Even a decent deposit was secured. Yet, fate's fickle hand has dealt […]

Elevate the charm of your residence or rental property by incorporating a distinctive array of flora, such as the elegant Matilija Poppy, the robust Shaw's Agave, and the graceful Giant Wild Rye. Creating an exquisite landscape may appear daunting. Why? It's because you must select the right plants while managing the costs. However, it's crucial […]

Orange County is in Southern California, home to Disneyland, Knott’s Berry Farm, and Angel’s Baseball team. Not to mention some fantastic beaches. There are nearly 40 cities found in Orange County, so we have broken them down into “regions” so as not to bore you with bios of all the cities. Let’s talk about the […]

Naturally, shortly after enrolling in High School, for some, possibly sooner, you start thinking about what College to attend. If you aren’t familiar with Riverside and your options for many colleges, I am here to help you. Riverside is best known for the Orange Groves, The Mission Inn, and the Festival of Lights, but Riverside is […]

Summer has arrived here in California, which means sunny days ahead and perfect weather for the beach. Let’s be real…any day is good for the beach. We are fortunate to have some of the most beautiful beaches. The perfect beach awaits you whether you are a surfer, splasher, or sunbather. Ready to hit the beach […]

You are moving out of your rental property, the place you have called home for the last twelve months, maybe even longer. The process of moving is overwhelming, finding a new place to live, packing up all your stuff, and worrying about getting your deposit back. Knowing what to expect when you move out will […]

A vacancy is one of the most expensive aspects of the rental industry. It is in a property manager's or owner's best interest to keep their rental property occupied by qualified residents. In a perfect scenario, a landlord will secure a long-term lease with a responsible resident who pays rent on time, takes care of […]

Getting a notice from your landlord that your rent is increasing would ruin anyone’s day. Unfortunately, this stress-inducing reality has been happening across the country as reports of rental rates hitting an all-time high have been making headlines regularly. After the initial shocks wear off (and the superlatives subside), it’s time to start thinking about […]

The Best Property Management in the Inland Empire If you have a property located in the Inland Empire area of Riverside or Moreno Valley, or somewhere in between, chances are you may have considered renting it out. And why not? The rental market is hot right now. If you are one of the lucky ones […]

As landlords, we tend to focus on what's in front of us. On a rental property, those two factors tend to be maintenance and vacancy. Having repairs on a rental property causes a lot of stress on you and your family.