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Expert Maintenance and Repairs: How Marquardt Property Management Keeps Your East Bay Property in Top Shape

At Marquardt Property Management, we take care of every rental property we manage as if it was our own investment. Detail is important to us. Staying one step ahead of the next emergency is also important to us. Our maintenance processes are designed to protect the...

Avoiding Rent Collection Issues in Oakland: Proactive Measures for Landlords

For many landlords, one of the biggest challenges to owning a rental property is collecting rent on time. This should be automated and easy; your tenants pay what is owed on the first of every month. How can you turn that expectation into execution? When your tenants...

Stay Up-to-Date with California Rental Laws and Regulations with an Oakland Property Manager

If you’ve rented out a home in the Bay Area for any amount of time, you know that the rental laws throughout California are strict. They’re also always changing. It’s easy to make an expensive legal mistake when you’re renting out property in Oakland. You’ll need to...

Tenant Retention in Oakland: Best Practices for Keeping Your Tenants Happy and Your Properties Profitable

As professional Oakland property managers, we’re often asked about the best ways to earn more and spend less on investment properties. There’s one thing we always recommend: Reduce your turnover. Tenant turnover is extremely expensive. It’s disruptive to your cash...

Keeping Your Oakland Rental Properties Safe and Secure: Tips from Property Management Experts

Safety must always be a priority when you’re renting out an Oakland home. The property itself has to be in good condition and free of any issues that could cause harm to your residents and their guests. Your tenants also need to know how to stay safe inside the...

Navigating the Oakland Rental Market: Trends and Insights for Property Owners

What is it like to rent out a home in Oakland? Located in the San Francisco Bay area, Oakland is a bit of a unique area for both investors and tenants. There have been some remarkable transformations in the local real estate and rental markets over the last few...