Compare AB 1482 with San Francisco rent control, see which cap applies by property type, and understand the impact on underwriting and rent-growth assumptions.

See how NOI, DSCR, debt yield, LTV, vacancy, expenses, and reporting shape multifamily refinancing, and what property managers can influence.

California resident manager rules for 16+ unit SF buildings, including 2026 lodging credits, wage requirements, records, and termination risks.

Finding the right tenant is an important part of protecting a rental property, but not every strong applicant will meet every screening requirement on their own. An applicant may have limited credit history, insufficient income, or other financial circumstances that make it difficult to qualify. In these situations, a qualified co-signer or guarantor can provide an additional layer of financial protection while allowing an otherwise suitable applicant to secure housing.  For landlords, however, accepting a co-signer or guarantor should involve more than adding another signature to the paperwork. Understanding the difference between the two, carefully screening the individual, and establishing consistent qualification criteria can help landlords make more informed leasing decisions.

Verify rent-control status, lawful base rent, banked increases, licenses and deposits before you buy or take over an SF building. Step-by-step checklist.

San Francisco owners must report to the Rent Board Housing Inventory by March 1 and hold a rent increase license before any annual or banked increase.

Skipped a rent increase in San Francisco? Banking may let you impose it later. How the percentages add up, the limits, and the notice period that applies.

What a San Francisco management takeover involves: records, deposits and trust funds, tenants, vendors, and what to do when the outgoing manager stalls.

Property insurance is shifting, and not always in ways that work in a landlord's favor. While some premiums are starting to level off, the coverage attached to those premiums is often getting narrower. For owners of rental property, two trends are worth understanding closely: the growing role of non-admitted carriers, and a rise in habitability-related exclusions.