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By Scott P. Brady - Monday, September 21, 2015

4 Tips on Finding the Best Property Management Company in Long Beach

We have been talking about the things to look for in a property management company, and today we are sharing four specific things you want to find before you begin working with a professional manager. Value Propositions All property management companies collect rent and...
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By Scott P. Brady - Monday, September 14, 2015

How to Verify a Long Beach Property Management Company's Reputation

Before you hire a professional property management company, you should take a look at their reputation. Any landlord should be really concerned about what owners and tenants have to say about that company, particularly online. Owner Reviews If property owners like yours...
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Blog Post The 6 Factors to Consider When Hiring a Property Management Company: #2 Reputation
By Scott P. Brady - Tuesday, September 8, 2015

The 6 Factors to Consider When Hiring a Property Management Company: #2 Reputation

We have discussed the most important factor when considering a property management company, which is price. All things being the very same, pick the company with the lowest price. But I have found, that as the price drops, so does the service. As a management company cuts staff a...
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Blog Post The 6 Factors to Consider When Choosing a Property Management Company: #1 Cost
By Scott P. Brady - Thursday, July 30, 2015

The 6 Factors to Consider When Choosing a Property Management Company: #1 Cost

Property management is a complicated business, and finding the right company to manage your investment property can be equally complicated. Just look at our comparison chart, there a lot of boxes and variables to consider. I have found you can boil your decision down to 6 fac...
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Blog Post It Takes a System to Get Better Tenants: The Progressive Property Management Better Tenant System
By Scott P. Brady - Monday, July 20, 2015

It Takes a System to Get Better Tenants: The Progressive Property Management Better Tenant System

Better tenants make for more satisfied owners and more profitable property management companies. A bad tenant, one that does not abide by the contract, does not pay as agreed, violates the terms of the contract, or is just a bad neighbor, is a nuisance to all. Although there may ...
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By Scott P. Brady - Tuesday, June 30, 2015

Foolproof Your Pet Policy in Long Beach - Southern California Landlord Education

A lot of tenants applying for your rental property have pets. So today we’re talking about how to foolproof your pet policy for your property. You basically have three options for addressing pets when you’re marketing your rental home. Pets Allowed You can say...
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By Scott P. Brady - Wednesday, June 24, 2015

Eviction in Long Beach: 3 Ways to Save Time and Money

When it comes to an eviction, there are ways to save time and money. Eviction is often a last resort for most landlords. However, if you find yourself in a situation where you have no other choice, remember these three important things. Talk to the Tenant First, talk to...
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By Scott P. Brady - Monday, June 15, 2015

4 Common Mistakes Landlords in Long Beach Make

Throughout our years in professional property management, we have found that landlords and rental property owners seem to make common mistakes. Today, we are sharing some professional advice to help you avoid these mistakes and have a successful landlord experience. Mistake ...
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By Scott P. Brady - Wednesday, June 10, 2015

Signs You Need a Property Manager in Long Beach

Many landlords hesitate to hire a professional property manager because they think they are able to take care of a rental property on their own. Today, we are sharing some of the signs that might tell you it’s time to hire a professional. Tenant Turnover If youâ€...
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Blog Post Who Should Hold the Security Deposit?
By Scott P. Brady - Tuesday, June 9, 2015

Who Should Hold the Security Deposit?

At Progressive, we prefer to hold the security deposit of the tenant in our trust account rather than letting the owner retain it. But why? We don
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