San Francisco Bay Property Management Blog

San Francisco renters pay top dollar — and experts predict that figure will only increase in 2021. So, you can't put just any apartment or home on the market and expect high returns. You have to make it appealing to the people who will be paying a lot of money to live t...

Believe it or not, there are approximately 291,978 property management companies in the United States.That means if you're an investor with rental properties, you have many options when it comes to picking the best property management company for you. This is especially ...

Congratulations on the acceptance of your application. We look forward to having you as a tenant. What happens next?First, we will need to collect the first month’s rent to take the property off the market. You can pay online pay or with a cashiers check or money order.Then...

In the heat of the moment, it can sometimes feel like all maintenance issues are emergencies, however, there are some issues that do need to be addressed right away and others that can wait until normal business hours.So, what constitutes a maintenance emergency and what can wait...

Congrats on deciding to take the first step in hiring a property manager! We want to break down the process of what to expect when hiring a property manager and what to expect when working with Kenny Realty.Initial MeetingFirst, we’ll set up an initial meeting. This can be ...

At Kenny Realty, we take these 4 steps to qualify a rental applicant. 1. Income Verification When an application comes in, we first verify the potential tenant’s income. We suggest gross income to equal 3 times the rent or more, but each landlord can set their own requirem...

We take great pride in being Diamond Certified. It is our mission to serve all of our clients with a seamless experience. Whether an owner, looking for management, a tenant with a repair issue or someone trying to buy or sell their home, we use our expertise to help you with what...

Did you recently move into a new home? Or are you just ready to upgrade your decor? Here are 7 easy home decorating ideas you can do right away!1. Revamp your Front PorchAdding a little life to your front porch can be super simple! Some ways you can do this is by:Adding a welcome...

Buying a new home is super exciting but can also be a little overwhelming. It’s not something you do every day, so even if you’ve been through it before, we’re here to guide you along the way! Your realtors will help make buying a new home a smooth experience. H...

Can you believe we’re coming up on a new year!? A new year is a perfect time to organize your home. It’s a fresh start, a time when we’re feeling motivated and ready to improve all areas of our lives.  I don’t know about you but a new year is a time w...