Ed Lingsch Realtor

read moreWith the November election over, we would like to update you with how the results will or will not affect you. Ultimately, this election pulled out a few wins for California landlords and homeowners! Prop 15: California's biggest real estate tax proposal in more than four decades was successfully defeated by 51.8% of. The passage of Prop 20 may help. Dear California Residents and Property Owners: Have you had an increase in tenant complaints about car break-ins, package thefts and overall crime in recent years?

read moreWhile San Francisco landlords are limited by the Rent Board with regards to how much they can raise the rent annually, the Rent Board does allow for other increases called "passthroughs." There are many items which may warrant filing a passthrough petition to see if you can legally increase your tenants' rent. Lingsch Realty can tell you if you have any passthrough options and assist you with preparing and filing the passthrough petition and hearing. For more information on passthroughs, please visit our blog entry entitled Are You Getting the Most Income From Your Properties?

read moreWhile owning investment property in San Francisco can be very rewarding financially, there are many rules and regulations in this tenant-friendly city, that don't always make it easy. Having a knowledgeable property manager involved in the daily management of your properties can help you circumvent potential problems before they become costly legal issues. Many people think property management is static-once you have your tenants and systems in place you can relax-this is not the case. Whether it is offering new services to our clients, or adding amenities for our tenants, we are constantly innovating to serve our tenants and clients better.

read moreAs a Lingsch Realty client, you will be kept abreast of news and information that affect your investment through our monthly newsletters. Please contact us today for more information and a customized plan detailing a leasing or management plan just for you. We are also available to assist with annual rent increases, Rent Board passthroughs and hearings, and many other property-related projects. As a first time landlord and probably my last, I was fortunate enough to connect with Natalie Drees to locate tenants for my rental.

read moreWe make informed decisions about pricing. When evaluating the income potential of a unit, we take into consideration the condition of the building, the interior finishes, the neighborhood and comparable units on the market. We look at each property individually to prepare a marketing plan to highlight its best features and use many advertising outlets to reach the most likely tenant for that particular unit. We advertise on over 10 Internet sites including CraigsList. We also send out an email to our personal contacts letting them know that we have a great property available to rent.

read moreBefore contacting Lingsch Realty, please browse our list of Frequently Asked Questions to see if you can find an answer to your questions here. If you are a student, you will either need to show proof of salary of at least three times the rent (total with all occupants considered), financial aid award letter, or have a co-signer. The co-signer must submit an application, have good credit, substantial liquid assets, and own property in California. There are no exceptions to these requirements. Also if you have a co-signer you will be required to pay a deposit equal to two month's rent.