By JC Velez - Thursday, April 20, 2023

How to Competitively Price Your Rental Property

What do you think your Palm Springs rental property is worth to tenants? You might have an idea of what you think you should earn in rent every month. But, that’s not always what you’re going to earn. You have to be realistic. The market will be the dominating factor...

By David Mercado - Thursday, April 6, 2023

Qualities to Look For in a Palm Desert Property Manager

A beneficial property management partnership requires excellent communication, where your property manager is not only responsive, but also willing to provide clear and direct information. You need someone who is straightforward, consistent, and not afraid to deliver bad news sh...

By David Mercado - Thursday, March 16, 2023

How to Manage Your Palm Springs Property From Afar

Working with a professional Palm Springs property management company is always a good idea for investors at any level. Whether you’re renting out just one home or an entire portfolio, partnering with a management company allows you to avoid expensive mistakes. You can leverage ...

By JC Velez - Thursday, March 2, 2023

Best Practices for Completing Tenant Maintenance Requests

Handling tenant maintenance requests quickly and completely will accomplish a couple of important things for you. First, it’s an important part of your tenant retention plan. To avoid vacancies and turnover costs at your Palm Desert rental property, make sure you have a...

By JC Velez - Thursday, February 16, 2023

Palm Springs Landlord's Guide to Handling Difficult Tenants with Ease

As professional Palm Springs property managers, we know that we’re doing more than managing rental homes. We’re also managing the tenants who occupy those rental homes. That’s not always easy. We’re often called upon to resolve conflicts and mediate disputes. We are...

By JC Velez - Thursday, February 2, 2023

Landlord's Guide to California's Rent Control Law

It has been almost two years since California’s Tenant Protection Act went into effect. While it would have been a pretty big deal during most of 2020, the rental industry was instead occupied with eviction moratoriums and what the pandemic meant for rental properties througho...

By David Mercado - Thursday, January 19, 2023

How Proper Paperwork and Rental Agreements Protect You and Your Investment Property

Keeping your paperwork organized is certainly not the most exciting part of owning a rental property. It’s kind of tedious, actually. But, it’s also important. Property paperwork and rental agreements will protect you and your investment property. The right documentation w...

By David Mercado - Thursday, January 5, 2023

Common Eviction Mistakes Rental Landlords Must Avoid in Palm Desert

Evictions are complicated in California, and they seem to grow even more complicated with every new law that’s passed or tenant protection that’s adopted. We always recommend that landlords and property owners work with an experienced landlord and tenant attorney or talk to ...

By David Mercado - Thursday, December 15, 2022

The Importance of Compliance Inspections | Palm Springs Property Management

At Xepco Properties, we conduct compliance inspections every six months at the rental properties we manage. We believe this strikes an ideal balance between protecting the privacy and space of your tenants and ensuring that your property is in good condition. What are you look...

By JC Velez - Thursday, December 1, 2022

Is It Time to Switch Property Management Companies?

Change can be hard. If you’ve been working with a property manager in Palm Desert for a while, you might hesitate to make a move, even if you’re unhappy with the level of service you’re receiving. If you can communicate well with your property managers, you can talk a...