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Blog Post 7 Things to Expect When a Tenant Moves Out of Your Rental Property
By Graeme Grant - Friday, November 28, 2025

7 Things to Expect When a Tenant Moves Out of Your Rental Property

Tenant Move-Out Checklist 2025 | El Dorado County Security Deposit Laws2025 Tenant Move-Out Checklist for El Dorado County Landlords: Security Deposits, Normal Wear & Tear, 21-Day Rule & MoreIf you own rental property in Placerville, Cameron Park, Shingle Springs, El Dora...
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Blog Post What questions should I ask a repairman before letting them work on my rental property?
By Graeme Grant - Wednesday, October 15, 2025

What questions should I ask a repairman before letting them work on my rental property?

Your rental property is probably one of the biggest investments you own. When you’re managing your own rental, it’s critical to be confident in the vendors you’re allowing to work on your property. As a landlord in El Dorado County California, maintaining y...
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Blog Post Should California Landlords Include Appliances in Their Rentals?
By Graeme Grant - Tuesday, September 16, 2025

Should California Landlords Include Appliances in Their Rentals?

What about appliances in my rental property?Placerville Realty and Big Oak Property Management have been managing rental properties in El Dorado County since the late 1970s. We manage primarily single family homes, but also manage multi family properties and some commercial prope...
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Blog Post Can I Increase Rent on my New Rental Property?
By Graeme Grant - Friday, August 29, 2025

Can I Increase Rent on my New Rental Property?

We received a call recently from somebody who had recently purchased a rental property in the area, and they said that they are thinking about hiring us to manage the property for them.He said, “Hey, I just bought a rental property, and I think I want you guys to manage it ...
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Blog Post Budgeting for Repairs
By Graeme Grant - Monday, March 17, 2025

Budgeting for Repairs

We frequently get asked this question - how much should I budget for home maintenance on my rental property?Some homeowners tend to forget that just because they’re not living in the home, that it doesn’t need regular maintenance. Budgeting for repairs for a rental pr...
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Blog Post 7 Real Estate Rental Scams to Avoid!
By Graeme Grant - Friday, January 31, 2025

7 Real Estate Rental Scams to Avoid!

This is a negative topic to talk about, but real estate rental scams are on the rise, and people - even smart people like you - are getting tricked into them, because at least some of them are highly believable, and people can be very convincing - especially when something seems ...
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Blog Post Can I sell my rental property while my tenants are still living there?
By Graeme Grant - Wednesday, January 22, 2025

Can I sell my rental property while my tenants are still living there?

Key Points:What are the costs and benefits of selling your property while your tenants are still living there?Tenants have rights, regardless of who owns the property.Selling with a tenant in place may reduce up-front expenses (such as vacancy costs), but your buyer pool will be ...
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Blog Post Should I rent my home to someone with a service dog or emotional support animal (ESA)?
By Graeme Grant - Thursday, June 13, 2024

Should I rent my home to someone with a service dog or emotional support animal (ESA)?

Should I rent my home to someone with an ESA? I can’t tell you how many times we’ve heard this question…  should I rent my home to someone with an Emotional Support Animal (ESA)? And, what’s the difference between an ESA and a service dog? Good ...
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