We recently talked about "Breaking The Rental Log Jam", where we went into an overall glimpse of how the market was fighting back during "COVID-19" or "Fragile" Market. You can read that blog here, but as we have closed all leases currently in our pipeline-I wanted to take a moment to go in depth about each type of unit and how it did in said market. Rental A is a 3 Story Townhome in Yorba Linda. It became available just before the shut down started, and you can see how the shock to not only the market, but the world in general, reflects itself in our numbers. Funny enough, we have leased this out before and did not get as much inquiries as we did this time around leasing it. So the needed numbers were there, but fear is a powerful disabler. After week 5 during COVID-19, it went to a lovely group with plenty of "really interested" people ready to submit an application if it fell through. This unit is the front unit in a recently purchased...

Welcome Back, let us finish out cleaning the house properly for spring: Header: 14) Move It Move It...The Furniture! This a good time to take your time and clean not only around, but the furniture itself. 15) Curtains Simple washing and drying will leave your curtains smelling and feeling fresh. 16) Bookshelves A great time to dust off the shelves and to remind yourself why you make that in your schedule to read! 17) Kid's Toys Being used on a daily basis can make anything dirty. Got plastic toys? Run them through the dishwasher. 18) Pillows & Comforters Only needing to be cleaned a handful of times a year, this is one of those times. 19) Mattress While your sheets are being washed, and your bed is exposed, why not clean your mattress a bit too? 20) Closet With the changing of the seasons comes the changing of the wardrobe. This is a great opportunity to go through your clothes and get rid of any unneeded clothes and donate them. 21) Washer Before you d...

Spring is in the air, can you feel it? Around this time of year as the weather warms up and the bugs invite themselves into your home, I always get the urge to clean. Here is part one of great cleaning tips for spring: 13 Spring Cleaning Steps: 1) Double Doormats Use one doormat in front of your front door, and one inside to trap as much dirt as possible as we get into this time of year. 2) Windows & Blinds Start by cleaning your windows with basic cleaner and once those are done, dust your blinds. 3) Stinky Sink Does your kitchen sink smell like every meal you have made that week? Try cutting a lemon in half and dropping it down the sink, along with some cold water. Nothing beats that lemony fresh smell. 4) Don't forget the Microwave When was the last time you cleaned your microwave? Simply use a sponge and apply some patience and elbow grease and wipe it clean of last months ravioli! 5) Spring Clean Counter tops As you are getting ready for those awesome spri...

Recently, I was walking through a house for a first time buyer and going through a couple things that have always been on my "Checklists" of sorts. As I was walking through with the family and  explaining to them everything on the checklist, I realized it would be a great thing to teach others and to get in writing. One of the biggest ways this list will have value for you, is that you can take this list and fill it out per property (if you were looking at and deciding between multiple properties) and get a black and white comparison of how much value the house has, and from there make a decision to buy/not buy and how much money to do so with. I am thus calling this list: 10 Things of Hidden Value in Your Home. 1. Water Heater: When was the last time the water heater was replaced? How old or new is it? Old Water heaters will need to be replaced, while new or newer water heaters won't need to be replaced for a couple of years. New or Newer water heaters are +1. 2. W...