Property Management Blog

What Do Tenants Really Want in a Rental?

By Barrett Property Management - Sunday, January 30, 2022

When listing your Auburn property for rent, it’s sometimes hard to know exactly what tenants are looking for and what they may be willing to pay a higher rent amount for. If you’re considering updating your rental, this can make it difficult to determine what upgrades, ...

Most Commonly Overlooked Spaces When Cleaning

By Barrett Property Management - Monday, January 24, 2022

You’ve decided to rent out your Nevada City, Grass Valley or Auburn CA house and have everything all squared away except the cleaning. Your first thought is that you can just do it yourself to save money. It can’t be that hard, can it? Just run the vacuum, mop the floors and ...

Money Saving Tips for Winter

By Barrett Property Management - Monday, January 17, 2022

During the winter months in Grass Valley, Nevada City, and Auburn areas, energy usage typically increases as the temperatures drop. Depending on your rental home’s ability to produce and retain heat, you are either putting your money to good use or watching it fly o...

Preparing Your Rental Property for Winter Storms

By Barrett Property Management - Saturday, January 1, 2022

The recent storms have resulted in major damage and chaos in certain areas of Placer and Nevada County. From downed power lines and trees (causing outages and limited cell service) to snow covered driveways, cars and roads, residents are having difficulty staying warm, gett...

Dishwasher Maintenance Tips for Maximum Performance

By Barrett Property Management - Monday, December 13, 2021

Kitchen appliances today are more and more high tech; sometimes it’s easy to forget that they still need to be maintained regularly to run properly and efficiently. It might be weird to think about cleaning an appliance that cleans as part of its job, but just l...

Why Detailed Move-In Inspections are Essential

By Barrett Property Management - Saturday, December 4, 2021

If you own a rental property in Grass Valley, Nevada City or Auburn California and you are considering renting it out, one of the greatest concerns you may have is regarding the condition of your home after tenants vacate. This is a valid concern! While some tenants m...

Why Choose Barrett Property Management, Inc.?

By Barrett Property Management - Saturday, November 27, 2021

Searching for a property management company in Grass Valley, Nevada City, or Auburn to manage your rental is no different than looking for a vendor or service provider for the first time. You may have friends who provide recommendations based on their experience or you may ...

The Pros and Cons of Allowing Pets in a Rental Property

By Barrett Property Management - Sunday, November 14, 2021

.elementor-widget .tippy-tooltip .tippy-content{text-align:center;} The thought of allowing pets in a rental property can be very unsettling to investment owners. From chewed up carpet to da...

Propane Safety

By Barrett Property Management - Saturday, October 30, 2021

.elementor-widget .tippy-tooltip .tippy-content{text-align:center;} Propane, also known as liquefied petroleum gas (LP or LPG), is a safe alternative fuel when used properly. It’s a clean ...

How Much Does Landscaping Affect the Value of Your Home?

By Barrett Property Management - Sunday, October 24, 2021

.elementor-widget .tippy-tooltip .tippy-content{text-align:center;} Preparing your Auburn home for sale can require a lot of work depending on its current condition. While the interior of th...