by Stokley Properties | Aug 25, 2015 | Landlord Blog, Owner Education, Stokley Property Management Education, Tenant Blog
There are a few important reasons for why you need a professional inspection of your rental property prior to people moving in. Repairs and Maintenance An inspection will alert you to any repairs or maintenance work that need to be done. When the property is in...
by Stokley Properties | Aug 18, 2015 | Owner Education, Stokley Property Management Education
Today we’re talking about how much rent you can get for your Walnut Creek property. The rental market is extremely hot right now, and landlords are getting top dollar for their homes. The amount of rent you can get depends on a few factors. Your price is affected by...
by Stokley Properties | Apr 22, 2014 | Owner Education, Stokley Property Management Education
Today’s topic is the state of the Contra Costa county rental market. I thought it would be helpful for any property owners or potential investors to get a brief summary about how things are looking in this area right now. I am happy to say that the state of the rental...
by Stokley Properties | Apr 16, 2014 | Owner Education, Stokley Property Management Education
Property owners often ask us how they should screen their potential tenants. It’s an important question, so we thought we’d address it on our blog today. Tenant screening must be taken seriously because you want a responsible, qualified tenant in your home who will...
by Stokley Properties | Apr 11, 2014 | Owner Education, Stokley Property Management Education
Many property owners ask why they need a property management company at all. They imagine that it’s easy enough to take care of everything on their own. Some landlords are able to successfully manage their own properties, but they quickly realize that it takes a lot...
by Stokley Properties | Apr 2, 2014 | Owner Education, Stokley Property Management Education
Property owners are frequently asking us whether they should sell or rent their homes. While the real estate market overall is improving and property values are beginning to climb again, we always advise investors to keep their homes as rentals if they can. You’ll...