Owner FAQs
Answers to your frequently asked questions
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Am I required to make my property available to Section 8?
Yes. California law prohibits landlords from refusing to rent to applicants who have a Section 8 voucher. -
Are you licensed?
Yes, all of our agents are licensed by the California Department of Real Estate which oversees both Realtors and Property Managers. -
Can I reach you after hours?
Yes, we are available 24/7 by phone, text, or email! -
Can you put the money directly into my account?
We require direct deposit for all of our investment property owners. You will received a monthly disbursement, less fees and invoices, in your chosen bank account each month on or before the 7th. -
Do I get to see the lease or sign it?
Yes, we send a draft lease to our investment property owners to review before sending it to the tenant to sign. -
Do you sell real estate too?
Yes, we are Realtors and can help with your buying and selling needs! Often times, when our investment property owners are ready to sell their rental properties, they enlist our help if they did not already have an established working relationship with another agent. -
How and when do I get my checks?
You will get your owner draw deposited electronically into your bank account of choice on or before the 7th or each month. -
How is rent collection handled?
Tenants can pay rent online via their tenant portal or mail a personal check, cashier's check or money order to our PO Box 85, Nevada City, CA 95959. We do not accept cash. -
How long of a lease do you sign?
The lease length is up to the property owner but we typically sign a 1 year lease unless there is a reason to sign a monthly contract instead. For commercial properties the lease length can be anywhere from 1-10+years. -
How much security deposit do you charge the tenant?
We always require a deposit that is 2x's the rent. The only exception is for military tenants. Then it is 1x's the rent. -
How soon can you start managing my property?
As soon as we visit the property and determine it is a good fit for our portfolio we are happy to on-board you as a client. -
What type of properties do you manage?
We manage single family homes, luxury homes, condos, and commercial properties. We do not manage apartment buildings. -
What type of reports do I get and how often?
Our property management software has a variety of reports you can view and download at any time via your Online Owner Portal. -
Who holds the tenant security deposit?
We hold the tenant's security deposit in our trust account.