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Monday, March 25, 2024

Mike Explains: Should You Advertise an Occupied Property for Lease?

Imagine if you will, your tenant has just given a 30-day notice. However, you count on the rent to pay the mortgage and cover other expenses. You cannot let this home sit vacant, so you check your ... read more >>

Wednesday, March 20, 2024

Twelve Ways to Reduce the Risk of a Vacant Rental Property

There are risks involved with having a vacant rental property. This is also true for properties for sale or otherwise vacant. Sometimes, read more >>

Monday, March 11, 2024

Community Matters with Mike Dunfee Explained

Community Matters is a series highlighting people who make a difference in our Long Beach community. We hope providing this well-deserved recognition will inspire others to take action.  These... read more >>

Tuesday, February 27, 2024

AB12: Maximum Security Deposit in California Changes July 2024 – What Landlords Need to Know!

The maximum security deposit a landlord can ask for in California is about to change. There is a new law, Assembly Bill 12, which takes effect starting July 1, 2024. read more >>

Tuesday, February 20, 2024

Bad Things That Just Happen to a Vacant Property

We all know there are risks to having a vacant property, and there are a whole host of “bad actors”, from scammers to vandals, that pose a threat to your property’s well-being. Ot... read more >>

Thursday, January 25, 2024

Bad Things People Do to Your Vacant Property

There are two kinds of risks faced by a vacant property. First, there are the bad things that people do to it, and then there are the bad things that just happen. Here, we’ll talk about bad t... read more >>

Tuesday, January 23, 2024

Mike Explains: Should a Landlord Meet Prospective Tenants?

Imagine if you will, you hired a professional property management company to manage your property. Your management company has its screening process. That’s part of why you hired them. Howeve... read more >>

Wednesday, January 17, 2024

New Image Shelter’s Annual Christmas Store – Community Matters

As part of our Community Matters series, we’re always looking for new ways to give back to the community, and there’s no better example of people making a difference than the annual Chr... read more >>

Wednesday, December 27, 2023

Holiday Safety Tips

Downtown Long Beach is an especially great place to be during the holiday season. Unfortunately, every year there is a significant increase in break-ins and petty crime in our condominium and apart... read more >>

Thursday, November 2, 2023

Safe Housing Basics for Landlords and Property Managers

As a rental property owner, what are your responsibilities regarding safety concerns? In California, as a landlord, you have an absolute duty to ensure you are providing safe and habitable housing ... read more >>


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