by Gordon Property Management | Mar 20, 2018 | San Francisco Owner Education, San Francisco Property Management Education
For Gordon Property Management, 2018 marks our 31st year managing residential real estate in San Francisco. There have been a lot of changes in 31 years. We have seen the rental market go up really fast and then cool down just as rapidly. We have also seen a...
by Gordon Property Management | Jul 28, 2015 | Featured Blog Slider, New Landlord Guide, San Francisco Owner Education, San Francisco Property Management Education
We often get calls from property owners who are moving away for a short period of time, and they want to rent out their homes furnished. Today, we are addressing that question and explaining why it’s best to rent a property that’s unfurnished. Essentially, furnished...
by Gordon Property Management | Jul 7, 2015 | San Francisco Insurance for Landlords and Rentals, San Francisco Owner Education, San Francisco Property Management Education
This is Part Two of a blog that includes information about required insurance for landlords and rental property owners. In the first blog, we discussed what types of coverage you need. Today, we are talking specifically about making sure your property management...
by Gordon Property Management | Jun 16, 2015 | New Landlord Guide, San Francisco Insurance for Landlords and Rentals, San Francisco Owner Education, San Francisco Property Management Education
Today we are talking about the property insurance requirements for landlords. This is a complicated topic, so we are breaking it out into two parts. This blog is Part One, which will be a general explanation of the insurance you need when you’re renting out your...
by Gordon Property Management | May 26, 2015 | New Landlord Guide, San Francisco Owner Education, San Francisco Property Management Education
If you want to be a good landlord in San Francisco, there are five simple rules that can help you be successful. Timely Rent Payments Make sure your tenants are paying rent on time. Charge a late fee when the money comes in after the due date. Don’t let your tenants...
by Gordon Property Management | May 7, 2015 | New Landlord Guide, San Francisco Owner Education, San Francisco Property Management Education
Property owners often ask me if they need to upgrade their properties before they put them on the rental market or when they’re between tenants. They want to know if it’s important to remodel kitchens and bathrooms. Generally, I tell people that if they have to ask,...
