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Once you’ve reached a level of financial security that allows you to fulfill your daily needs and most of your wants, it may be time to purchase an investment property. Investment properties can provide you additional income through renovation and resale or as a lease property. Even if you don’t use the property for investment…

Yet another Nevada tenant law change is on the table, which would greatly increase the risk and cost of owning rentals in Nevada. This will hurt the people the bill aims to protect, and will hurt the Nevada economy. SB256 would require: No refusal of rental applicants based on the tenant receiving government benefits (like…

Attracting and retaining tenants are key to maintaining the competitive edge of your property and boosting your curbside appeal. Renters not only look for adequate housing, they seek out rental properties that come with convenient amenities. Parking The accessibility of parking spaces is an important feature that tenants look for when deciding to rent a…

Investing in rental real estate can be a great investment option. Not only can you benefit from long-term real estate appreciation, but you can also generate some cash flow. In order to make the right real estate purchase to suit your needs, you will first need to be able to identify and spot quality potential…

Do we want the eviction process in Nevada to look like that of California? Senator Julia Ratti has introduced SB151, and it contains several provisions of concern for landlords and property managers regarding summary evictions. The bill would extend the eviction process in Nevada. SB151 would: Double the pay or quit timeline from 5 full…

Investing in real estate is an excellent way of increasing your net worth, by earning a profit from properties that you own and rent out. If you’re new to this, you may be looking for the first investment property that you can rent out for profit. Before diving in, you should consider several things to…

Most rental property owners are looking for the best value in a property management company. Many investors focus on a property manager’s fees. But does getting the lowest price mean you’re getting the best value? Price is only one piece of the value picture. At Strawberry Property Management, we provide some services which most other…

Las Vegas shows the highest 2018 rent increases in the US 2018 saw another year of overall rent increases in the Las Vegas area. CoreLogic reports that as of October 2018, Las Vegas rental stats showed the highest year over year rent increase in the US, at 6.6 percent. That was followed by Phoenix with…

If you own an investment property, whether you are still financing it or have purchased it outright, you don’t want to sit back and coast on passive income. While it is nice not to have to struggle in making mortgage payments, the income generated as rent or leasing fees can be expanded by taking an…

Your furnace is one of the most important devices in your home, and you want to be sure that it is running smoothly and efficiently at all times. An old or damaged furnace could result in expensive repairs or huge energy bills once the weather starts to cool off. Here is a quick glance at…