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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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By Scott P. Brady - Thursday, June 4, 2015

Why Choose Progressive Property Management in Southern California

There are a lot of property management companies in southern California, and you may be wondering why you should choose Progressive Property Management. We have some answers that explain why we think you’ll want to work with us. Expanded Coverage Area We cover most of ...
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Blog Post The Bible for Tenant and Landlord Rights in California
By Scott P. Brady - Wednesday, May 13, 2015

The Bible for Tenant and Landlord Rights in California

I stumbled upon an incredible booklet recently. Published by the California Department of Consumer Affairs in 2012, I consider it the
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Blog Post Is it time for a SMIPO (Self-Managed Investment Property Owner) Website?
By Scott P. Brady - Monday, April 27, 2015

Is it time for a SMIPO (Self-Managed Investment Property Owner) Website?

In California alone there are approximately 5 million rental properties. You may find it hard to believe, but it is estimated that over 75% of the owners manage the property themselves. That is almost 3.8 million units. In a previous post I discussed why these folks may manage...
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