by Nicole Norris | May 21, 2026 | Owner Education
We spend a lot of time thinking about garbage. That’s because we’re professional Oakland property managers, and as you might expect – the properties we work with and the tenants who live in those properties produce a lot of trash. Our goal is to keep your...
by Nicole Norris | May 7, 2026 | Owner Education
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...
by Nicole Norris | Apr 23, 2026 | Owner Education
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...
by Nicole Norris | Apr 9, 2026 | Owner Education
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...
by Nicole Norris | Mar 26, 2026 | Owner Education
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...
by Nicole Norris | Mar 12, 2026 | Owner Education
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...
