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Benefits of Property Management
 
So you’re thinking about renting out your home, and you don’t know if you need Property Management. After all, you live just a few blocks away; wouldn’t it be just as easy for you to manage it yourself?
 
Here are a few important questions to consider if you are thinking about managing your own property.
 
  1. Do you have the time to manage your property?
  2. Are you close enough to respond quickly if there is an emergency?
  3. Are you available to show the property everyday, when there is a vacancy?
  4. Do you have Written Screening Criteria?
  5. What questions do you ask of employers and previous landlords?
  6. Do you have access to credit reports?
  7. Do you know enough about the Laws pertaining to Tenant’s Rights?
  8. Do you know what to look for on a tenant application?
  9. Do you have access to Rental Contracts?
  10. Do you know the Federal Laws that apply to Lead-based Paint and other Disclosure requirements?
  11. Do you know what to do if the tenant does not pay the rent?
  12. Do you know who to call for the best rates on maintenance?
  13. Do you know the strict laws governing security deposits?
  14. What Action should you take if the tenant moves before the lease expires?
  15. Do you have access to legal advice on landlord/tenant law?

     
 
If you were able to answer yes to most of the questions above, then you might be ready to manage your own property. If not, take a look at the next page to see a list of services that we offer.

 

 
Property Management and Rental Services
 
 
 
We offer the following services for Renting or Leasing:
 
1)      Advertising
a)      For Rent/Lease Signs posted in front of the Property
b)      Classified Advertising
c)      Multiple Listing Service (Not included in all areas)
d)      Networking with local Real Estate Brokerages
e)      Internet Advertising
 
2)      Showing Your Property
a)      Potential clients are accompanied by a Licensed Realtor
 
3)      Screening of Tenants
a)      Credit Report
b)      Eviction Report
c)      Verification of Employment
d)      Check References
e)      Check Current & Previous Landlords
f)        Verification of Income
 
We offer the following services for Property Management:
 
1)      Collection of Rent
2)      Computerized Monthly and Annual Statements via Mail or e-mail
3)      Issuing 1099’s
4)      Compliance with current Housing Regulations
5)      Periodic Inspections
6)      Supervised repairs
7)      Delivering 3-Day and 30-Day Notices
8)      Move-in/Move-out Inspections
9)      Other Services tailored to your needs

"The Details"


 

Property Management FAQs
 
 
 
How much do we charge for our services?
          We charge a Leasing Fee of $750. This fee includes:
·         marketing your property to prospective tenants.
·        Showing property and holding Open Houses when needed.
·        Screening prospective tenants for suitability. 
·        Executing Lease Agreement when suitable tenant is identified.
·        Collecting 1st month rent and security deposit.
We charge a Property Management fee of % or a minimum of $125/month to manage your property.
 
How do we get paid?
          We charge 7.0% of the monthly rent, or a minimum of $125/month to manage your property. Your tenant will pay their rent to us directly every month and our fee along with any fees that we may have advanced on your behalf will be taken out before a check is cut to you.
 
Where, When & How do you get paid? 
We will mail you a check form Golden Gate Real Estate & lending immediately after the 1st of the month, or whenever your tenant’s rent check arrives, if it is not here by the 1st. The check will be mailed to whatever address you instruct us to mail to. Most property owners choose their home address.
 
Do we send a Notice to the tenant to Pay or Quit immediately if rent has not been received by the end of the “grace-period”? 
          This is up to you. Some property owners choose to give the tenant a little longer to pay if they have a good tenant in place. This will usually depend on whether the late payments are habitual or not. If the tenant still does not pay after being served with notice to pay or quit, we would refer you to an attorney to handle the eviction process.
         
How long is the grace-period?
     The grace-period on most of our contracts is 3 days. You may choose to give your tenant a longer grace-period, but keep in mind that this means that they may pay rent that many days late every month.
 
Is there a late fee if the rent is paid after the grace-period?
          Yes. There is a $50 late fee that is due if the rent is paid after the grace-period. The late fee is collected by the management company for the additional work involved in collecting the late rent. 
         
Is there a set amount of money that we would spend on your behalf without notifying you first if repairs are needed?
Yes. Each property owner is required to have a set dollar amount that they have pre-authorized in case of emergency repairs. For the average property owner, this amount is $200. The only time that we would proceed with repairs without notifying you first is if it is an emergency, or if we have made an attempt to reach you, but have been unable to reach you within a reasonable period of time. 
 
Who keeps the Security Deposit? Is it held in an Interest-Bearing Account? 
We will hold all Security Deposits on your behalf. All Security Deposits are held in a Non-Interest Barring Account.
 
How is first month and security deposit paid?
          These are payable in Cashier’s Check or Money Order Only. 
 
How much is the Security Deposit?
          The Security Deposit is usually equal to the amount of the monthly rent.
 
Is there any additional deposit if you allow pets or water beds?
          Yes, in either case, an additional $250 will be collected with the Security Deposit.
 
Do you have to accept Section 8?
          No, you do not have to accept tenants with Section 8 Vouchers. However, it is something that you might want to consider. This will open you up to a larger pool of applicants.
 
Does the Housing Authority screen Section 8 recipients for suitability?
          No. The Local Housing Authority only screens applicants to see if they qualify for financial assistance. It is our job to screen all prospective tenants to see if they are suitable. Section 8 applicants would have to pass the same Screening Criteria as any other applicant.
 
How much is the Screening Fee?
          The screening fee is $20 per adult over 18 who will occupy the property. This fee is due in the form of a Cashier’s Check or Money Order at the time of application.
 
Can you limit the number of tenants in your property? 
         The Local Housing Authority uses the 2+1 rule (2 people per bedroom, plus 1) This is a good rule to use, as you will be in line with the guidelines set by the Housing Authority. If you plan on accepting Section 8, this is the number that you must use. If you are not accepting Section 8, you must decide on number of allowed tenants before we begin screening anyone and then this number is applied to all applicants. You cannot limit the number of people based on age, ie: “not more than 2 adults, or not more than 4 children”, as this is considered discrimination.
         

"Sample Tenant Screening"


 

 

TENANT SELECTION GUIDELINES
Revised 2/10/09, 11:17a.m.
PLEASE READ BEFORE COMPLETING THE APPLICATION TO RENT.
 
Each application requires a $25 non-refundable credit check fee which must be paid in cash or money order only. The following guidelines have been established for renting a unit managed by Golden Gate Real Estate & Lending, so that all applicants will receive the same consideration in determining their eligibility and insure that we have a healthy living environment for our customers, the residents of our communities.
 
Golden Gate Real Estate & Lending and our clients follow the California Apartment Association Code for Equal Opportunities and Code of Ethics and will not discriminate against any rental applicant by reason of their color, race, religion, nationality, ancestry, sex, sexual preference, age, marital status or handicap, or any other discriminatory reason prohibited by law.
 
Rental Application is use to determine if the prospective Resident(s) can and will pay the rent, will not disturb their neighbors and will take good care of the property.
 
1.      EACH ADULT MUST FILL OUT AN APPLICATION COMPLETELY.
                  - Applicant must be of legal age (18 years or older).
                  - Each adult must fill out an application and pay a credit check fee, no
                    exceptions.
                  - There must be a Social Security Number for each Adult Applicant.
                  - Management requires a valid driver’s license, or may request two other foms of
                    identification.
                  - The application will not be processed if there are any blanks, including
                     present and previous employer’s and landlord’s phone numbers.
                  - Falsified information on any application shall be cause for rejection.
                  - All applications must be signed by the applicant in order to be processed.
 
2. RENTAL HISTORY VERIFICATION
                  - Verification included dates of move-in and move-out.
                  - Verification of timely payment of rent.
                  - Verification that the applicant did not disturb their neighbors and took car of the
                    property, including leaving their apartment/home in satisfactory condition.
 
3. INCOME VERIFICATION
                  - Verification of employment including tenure, probability of continued employment and
                    earnings.
                  - Gross monthly income must be three (3) times one month’s rent.
                  - AFDC /Other Income Applicants must provide worker’s name and number and any                                   other memo to verify such income.
                       
4. CREDIT APPROVAL
                  - Applicants must have good credit.
                  - Applicants must not have an Unlawful Detainer Action (Eviction) at any time.
                  - Applicants with Notices of Default or Foreclosure must have clean credit history prior to
                    Loan Adjusting.
                  - Applicants with Bankruptcies must have clean credit history following Bankruptcy Discharge.
                                 
5. CO-SIGNERS/GUARANTORS
                  - Co-signers must be local homeowners.
                  - Co-signers must have good credit and stable income.
 
 
 
6. PET RESTRICTIONS
                  - No more than one pet will be allowed.
                  - Animal must be well trained an non-aggressive. No Pitbulls. 
                  - Management has the right to approve/disapprove the pet before it occupies the property.
                  - Pet will be allowed with Additional $250 Security Deposit Only
                  - Tenant is responsible to any damage pet may cause.
 
7. RENTAL/LEASE AGREEMENT
                  - Prior to occupancy, each resident shall be required to sign a standard rental agreement.
                    (A copy of which will be provided.) Copy of Rental Agreement available for review, upon
                    request.
 
8. PAYMENTS
                  - If accepted, security deposit and first months rent must be paid in the form of a Cashier's Check or money order only! NO EXCEPTIONS!
 
9. OCCUPANCY
                  - Golden Gate Real Estate & Lending adopts the standard of two (2) people per bedroom,
                    plus one (1) for a maximum occupancy in a unit.
 
10. OTHER PROPERTY/OCCUPANCY LIMITATIONS
                  - No tobacco products allowed on property.
                

Golden Gate Real Estate & Lending - Eddie & Dina Franich

 

 

 

 

 

 

Golden Gate Real Estate & Lending


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