Property Management Blog

Blog Post Best Ways to Find Quality Tenants in the San Jose Rental Market
By Cornerstone Property Management - Friday, October 28, 2022

Best Ways to Find Quality Tenants in the San Jose Rental Market

How can we find high quality tenants for our vacant properties in the San Jose rental market? This is a question most owners have before they begin working with us. Our process has been perfected over the years, and we use our innovative technology and deep rental market experien...
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Blog Post Move-In Checklists Make Tenant Moves Easy | San Jose Property Management Tips
By Cornerstone Property Management - Friday, August 26, 2022

Move-In Checklists Make Tenant Moves Easy | San Jose Property Management Tips

The move-in checklist is an important part of the leasing process, and it can help you set the stage for a positive tenant relationship and a pleasant rental experience. Tenants are stressed when they’re moving. You can make things easier by providing a detailed and ac...
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Blog Post Should I Sell My San Jose Home or Rent it Out?
By Cornerstone Property Management - Friday, June 24, 2022

Should I Sell My San Jose Home or Rent it Out?

If you’re wondering whether you should sell your San Jose home or rent it out, think about the long term income you may be giving up to access some immediate cash right now. Inventory is scarce and demand is high; everyone is looking for properties to buy. Your real estate ...
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Blog Post Is a Home Warranty for My Investment Property in San Jose Worth the Money?
By Cornerstone Property Management - Friday, September 4, 2020

Is a Home Warranty for My Investment Property in San Jose Worth the Money?

We are often asked if a home warranty is a good idea for San Jose rental properties.Generally, we discourage it. If you’re buying a home that you plan to occupy yourself, there may be good reasons to purchase a home warranty. However for investment propertie...
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Blog Post Calculating the True Cost of Long Tenant Turnovers in San Jose
By Cornerstone Property Management - Friday, August 28, 2020

Calculating the True Cost of Long Tenant Turnovers in San Jose

Most San Jose real estate investors know that vacancy can cost a lot of money. When your property isn’t occupied, you’re not earning any rent. You’re also paying out of pocket for utilities, lawn care, and cleaning. While vacancy is something that smart owners b...
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Blog Post San Jose Property Management Advice: How Many Units is Too Many to Manage?
By Cornerstone Property Management - Friday, August 21, 2020

San Jose Property Management Advice: How Many Units is Too Many to Manage?

When you’re looking for a San Jose property management company, one of the most important things to consider is their capacity. You also need to measure their experience. If you hand your investment properties over to a company that’s understaffed and under qualified,...
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Blog Post San Jose Property Management: What to Inspect & How Often?
By Cornerstone Property Management - Friday, August 14, 2020

San Jose Property Management: What to Inspect & How Often?

Rental property inspections are an important way to protect the condition of your investment home. Inspections allow you to check for deferred and unreported damage and also allow you to ensure your residents are following the terms of your lease agreement and taking good care of...
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Blog Post Professional San Jose Property Management Vs. DIY | Which Makes You More Money?
By Cornerstone Property Management - Friday, August 7, 2020

Professional San Jose Property Management Vs. DIY | Which Makes You More Money?

We know that paying a monthly management fee or a leasing fee can seem like a bitter pill for real estate investors to swallow. You’re trying to earn as much as possible on your investment, and those fees for professional services seem to put you in the negative column righ...
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Blog Post What Should San Jose Property Managers Know about Tenant Evictions?
By Cornerstone Property Management - Friday, July 31, 2020

What Should San Jose Property Managers Know about Tenant Evictions?

Evictions were never an easy process in San Jose, but they’ve become even more difficult than usual. This is in part due to the new Tenant Protection Act of 2019, which went into effect on January 1, 2020, and it’s also due to the coronavirus pandemic and the eviction...
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Blog Post San Jose Property Investors: How Do the 2020 Rent Control Laws in California Impact You?
By Cornerstone Property Management - Friday, July 24, 2020

San Jose Property Investors: How Do the 2020 Rent Control Laws in California Impact You?

We’re halfway through 2020 and to say it has been an unprecedented year would be a vast understatement. Before the COVID pandemic and the eviction moratoriums, there was statewide rent control. The new law went into effect on January 1, 2020, and it’s called The ...
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