San Francisco Property Management Blog

As leaders in the San Francisco property management market, we want to make things better for landlords and tenants, vendors and partners. All of us face similar challenges, whether it’s Airbnb tempting your tenants to sublet or the recent drought, which left landlords wondering how to manage water. We share our expertise and our advice on our San Francisco property management blog. Follow along to get your most common questions answered. Learn from our experience and avoid costly mistakes.

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Landlord Insurance Part 1 – What Insurance Do I Need to Rent Out my San Francisco Home?

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...

5 Tips on How to be a Good San Francisco Landlord

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...

Should I Remodel my San Francisco Rental Home? Kitchens and Bathrooms 101

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,...

How Does San Francisco’s New 2015 Airbnb Legislation Impact my Rental Home?

Apr 14, 2015 | San Francisco Owner Education, San Francisco Property Management Education, San Francisco Rental Laws and Regulations

Today, we are talking a little bit about San Francisco’s new legislation that regulates short term rentals in the area. It’s being called the Airbnb legislation. As you probably know, we passed laws that legalize this type of rental. Until recently, it was completely...

2015 San Francisco Rental Market Update : California Investment Home Education

Mar 24, 2015 | San Francisco Owner Education, San Francisco Property Management Education, San Francisco Rental Market

In this blog, I want to share my opinion of the rental outlook for San Francisco in 2015. Overall, I think the market is going to be great. I don’t foresee a huge frenzy like we saw in the spring and summer of 2014. The market has cooled down a bit and leveled off. We...

What is a 614 Notice and Should I Use it When Renting my San Francisco Home?

Mar 4, 2015 | New Landlord Guide, San Francisco Owner Education, San Francisco Property Management Education, San Francisco Rental Laws and Regulations

Our topic today is the 614 Notice and whether you need to use it when you’re renting out your home in San Francisco. A 614 Notice is a legal notice that a San Francisco landlord would serve to tenants when you have a roommate situation and one of the original...

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Nov 28, 2025

Google - Gordon Property Management

Have used GPM over 20 years. They are always responsive to tenant and owner concerns, are on the ball doing repairs and upgrades and taking care of the pressing demands of being a SF small property owner. They have protected my investment through their knowledge of ever changing rent laws. The late Stephanie Gordon was a uniquely qualified mentor to the new CEO who employs a competent and knowledgeable staff. Hope to use them into the future.

Nov 27, 2025

Google - Gordon Property Management

I have a lot to thankful for this Thanksgiving Holiday. First and upmost that I thanks for Gorden Property Management by accepting to managing my 6-units apartment building in SF. Gordon Property Management 's commitment to transparency, high integrity of professionalism is unmatched of. Since Gordon Property Management took over managing my building any repairs/job orders were executed in an organized and efficient/transparent manner. I highly recommend Gordon Property Management for both Property owners and potential tenants.