By David Mercado - Wednesday, May 8, 2024

Navigating HOA Regulations: A Guide for Palm Desert Rental Property Owners

Homeowners' Associations add an extra challenge or two when it comes to renting out your Palm Desert home. This does not mean you should avoid them when you’re looking for an investment opportunity. Tenants often appreciate living in a community that’s managed by an HOA. Ame...

By David Mercado - Wednesday, April 10, 2024

Palm Desert Tenant Education: Creating Resources for a Successful Rental Experience

A good tenant is an informed tenant. Sharing your expectations with residents before they move in and consistently supporting them throughout the tenancy with resources, responsiveness, information, and education will lead to a pleasant and productive rental experience for ...

By David Mercado - Wednesday, January 24, 2024

The Future of Real Estate: Tech Trends Impacting Palm Desert Rentals

Real estate and property management are industries which are constantly evolving, and with the rise of technology, we’re seeing major shifts in the way properties are priced, managed, rented, and even bought and sold. Investors can now buy real estate sight-unseen from across ...

By David Mercado - Wednesday, December 27, 2023

Palm Desert Property Management: DIY vs. Professional Management Services

Once you own some real estate investments or even one rental property, you’ll need to decide how to lease, manage, and maintain that asset. Will you do it on your own, or will you partner with a professional Palm Desert property management company? The decision to manage yo...

By David Mercado - Wednesday, November 8, 2023

Can’t Sell Your Palm Springs Home? Rent it!

The California real estate market is always competitive. Lately, it has had some periods of unpredictability, with inflation pushing prices higher and interest rates making mortgages more expensive. If you’re having trouble selling your home, the problem is not necessarily w...

By David Mercado - Wednesday, October 25, 2023

How to Maintain Your Palm Desert Investment Property over Time

We love working with investors who have a long term strategy. The secret to building real wealth with real estate, as you probably know, is buying and holding your investments for as long as it makes sense. The longer you hold onto your Palm Desert investment property, the more ...

By David Mercado - Wednesday, October 11, 2023

A Guide to Coachella Valley Security Deposits | Palm Springs Property Management

Security deposits serve a specific purpose; to protect you as a rental property owner against the threat of unpaid rent, lease breaks, and property damage. You collect a security deposit in order to insure yourself against potential problems, but that money belongs to your tenant...

By David Mercado - Thursday, September 14, 2023

Tips and Tricks for New Palm Springs Real Estate Investors

California is a unique real estate market, and in cities like Palm Springs, you should anticipate an especially nuanced experience when you decide to invest. This is a popular area for tenants; you’ll find residents looking for long term lease agreements, seasonal residents who...

By David Mercado - Thursday, August 31, 2023

Marketing Your Palm Desert Rental Property

When you’re ready to rent out your Palm Desert rental property, you’ll need a solid marketing strategy. Good marketing reduces your vacancy time and attracts highly qualified tenants. These are the details that lead to more rental income and higher long-term returns, so you ...

By David Mercado - Thursday, July 20, 2023

What Should a Palm Springs Lease Agreement Include?

Every Palm Springs rental property needs a lease agreement when tenants are approved to move in. The lease is the most important document in your relationship. It sets forth the expectations of the tenancy. It lists the responsibilities of the owner and the tenant. It provides di...