Bay Property Management Group

Landlords are responsible for creating policies that keep their rental properties safe, habitable, and legally compliant. One of those policies is setting reasonable occupancy standards. While many people have heard of the “two people per bedroom” rule, occupancy limits are not always that straightforward. Federal guidance, state laws, local housing codes, and even the layout...

You might not notice them at first—just a little scratching behind the walls, a few tiny droppings here and there. However, when it comes to mice, small signs can turn into a big problem fast. If you’re wondering how to get rid of mice in an apartment and keep them from coming back, you’re in the right place.

In this article, we’ll guide you through what you need to kn...

Although lead-based paint was banned for residential use in 1978, millions of older homes throughout the United States still contain it today. As a result, landlords who own rental properties built before 1978 have important legal responsibilities under federal lead paint disclosure laws. Failing to comply can lead to lawsuits, government penalties, and costly liability.

In real estate investing, money should never just sit still—it should be working to grow your wealth. But how do you measure whether it’s doing its job? That’s where ROI (Return on Investment) and ROE (Return on Equity) come in. These two metrics may sound similar, but they tell very different stories about your property’s performance. ROI gives you the big-picture profitabil...