Alpha Property Management – Our Services

Article by Representative

Welcome to Alpha Property Management!

Alpha Property Management has been managing homes in the greater Sacramento area for over 25 years.

Are you frustrated and tired of managing your rental, are you unsatisfied with the results and communication from your current property management company? Are you looking for a reputable, cost effective company with individualized attention to you and your property? We can help. We are a full service property management company and will treat your property as if it was our own; giving you quality and knowledgeable service and attention. The following describes our property management services. Our goal is for you to have a successful rental management experience.Full Service Property Management and Leasing

* Property Evaluation, Documentation and Inspection * Property Marketing * Complete Tenant Screening * Legal Forms, Rent Collection and Eviction * Property Maintenance, Preventative Maintenance and Repair * Security Deposit Accounting and Comprehensive Accounting Services * Owner and Tenant Relations

Our Guarantee

With over 25 years of experience managing Rental Properties, we know how to earn and keep our clients trust and loyalty.

* We will minimize your personal day to day involvement, stress and aggravation. * We will be here when you or the tenant need us.

One Low Monthly Fee

No hidden fees, everything is disclosed up front! No mark ups on repair bills, you pay what we pay! Professional Service Fees to Alpha Property Management are structured to fit your property and occasionally vary depending on the type, condition, and location. For more information about our Company, management fees and services, please contact our office.

At Alpha Property Management, our only business is Property Management, we don’t sell Real Estate.

The combined related experience of our staff totals well over 100 years in the Property Management field. Our combined experience and diversity qualify us to handle all areas of Property Management and all of it’s in’s and out’s. We pride ourselves in being available and responsive. We feel confident that we can and will surpass your expectations.

Our Broker; Sally LaBate started out over 35 years ago as a leasing agent in Oregon, and acquired her Real Estate License after a move to California, while working full time as an on-site manager. She then worked with a partner in a property management company. Upon retirement of her partner, she bought out the management company and Alpha Property Management was born. All the while, from Oregon to California our Broker has had experience with all types of property including SRO’s, single family homes, Duplexes, Fourplexes, and Large and small Apartment communities, Commercial properties, Mobile Home parks, and foreclosures. From inception to today and continuing on thru tomorrow, our Broker strives to continue her education and knowledge in the field of property management so that you can count on the most up to date laws and procedures the Housing industry has to offer. The company continues to grow and prides itself in long term clients and properties.

Our Executive Assistant; is knowledgeable in all aspects of the business, and is skilled in computer programming and applications. He able to lend a helping hand to all who need assistance and his amicable and friendly personality lends itself to his ability to perform as a liaison between Owner and Staff & Tenant and Staff. His ability to take unfamiliar tasks to completion makes him a most valuable asset to our continued growth.

Our Maintenance Coordinator; comes from a Legal background spending numerous years assisting Litigation Attorney’s on the East coast. When she moved to California, She began working for an Attorney’s office specializing in Tenant Landlord Law, including Evictions and a wide variety of Housing issues. She has also become a valuable asset to our company in the Maintenance department of our organization. Our Maintenance coordinator handles all of your property bills and maintenance needs. She handles locating licensed and qualified vendors and contractors to bid and complete your project in the most cost efficient and speedy way. Through her expertise, your down time on a vacancy is greatly reduced. She handles it all from light bulbs to total remodel and re-construction. Her soft spoken manner lends itself to a calming effect on the most excitable situations.

Our Bookkeeper comes to us with a diverse exposure to the Property Management field for over 40 years. She actually trained as a teen to be a bookkeeper, but actually started in the business by cleaning apartments and private homes while trying to start her own Advertising business. She soon became an assistant manager in student housing in the Davis area. Then she became Manager/Maintenance person for a small apartment community. After a few years learning the business from the bottom up, she then moved on to manage several small properties simultaneously, and finally moving up to Manage several large apartment communities of over 300 units each before settling in years later with Alpha Property Management as our Bookkeeper. Her ability to see both sides of the situation makes her valuable asset to Owners and Tenants alike.

Our Leasing Department is compiled of many adverse qualities including military training, On-site and Off-site Leasing, Sales and Marketing, Quality control, Creativity and personality! Within this department, we are also skilled in Resident screening, Credit analysis and background information gathering. This department also handles Housing Inspections backed up by extensive training and knowledge.

Together, Alpha Property Management offers a Quality, well trained, experienced, and knowledgeable insight into the field of Property Management from the perspective of Rental Housing, the owner, the tenant, the vendor, and the property manager. We are always available and responsive to the needs and concerns of our clients and tenants. We, the Broker and Staff encourage you to contact us at any time you feel the need .We are here for you!

With over 25 years of experience managing Rental Properties, we know how to earn and keep our clients trust and loyalty. * We will minimize your personal day to day involvement, stress and aggravation. * We will be here when you or the tenant need us.










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Why You Should Invest in Austin, TX & Charlotte, NC.

OwnAmerica.com Rand on Real Estate comes to national television. The Fox Business Network is running a new segment called “Where to Invest Now” featuring Greg Rand, CEO of OwnAmerica, as housing market analyst making his picks of the best real estate markets in America for investors. In this episode Greg picked Austin, TX & Charlotte, NC. Check it out…

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Property Management – Should Real Estate Investors Hire Property Managers?

www.REIClub.com – Are Property Managers Better Landlords Than You? Here’s a Video on the Pros and Cons of Using Property Management… Hi, this isFrank Chen with REIClub.com, the only site you need as a real estate investor. Today I’ve got quick video on the Pro’s and Con’s of using a property management company. Accredited Certifications Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM) – Certified Property Manager (CPM) – Accredited Residential Manager (ARM) – Accredited Commercial Manager (ACM) – Accredited Management Organization (AMO) What do Property Managers do? – Collecting and Depositing Monthly Rent Payments – Control Rental Rates – based on market trends – Marketing and Advertising – Inspections – Tenant Screenings Pros: – Time Management – property manager takes care of the routine daily tasks, you are free to focus on other investments and/or your own career. – Remote Locations – manage properties in a different locations – Access to Professionals – vendors, contractors, etc… – Housing Regulations and Property Law Cons: – Overall lack in control – Profit margins – Because they are paid based on gross income, they will not manage the bottom line properly. ie. net income. – They will never dedicate the energy to your property that you would. – Money (or CON) – property managers charge a percentage of the monthly rental rate which can range anywhere from 6-10%. – frequently keep late fees – may make margins on repairs – no control over quality of repairs – no control

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Real Estate Agent: “I am a top producer!”

Have you noticed that interviewing some real estate agents is like talking to an iphone customer?
Video Rating: 4 / 5

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Five Questions to Ask Your Real Estate Agent

Article by Chuck Harris

Thinking about selling your house without using one of the best real estate agents in your city? Even worse, are you considering trying to sell your house FSBO? Don’t make that mistake, it could cost you valuable time and money. Instead, take the time to find the best real estate agent, who will be able to effectively stage, photograph, market and sell your house in a timely manner. So, how do you know if you’re using the best real estate agent possible? It’s easy, ask the real estate agents you interview the following questions:

1. How long have you been a licensed real estate agent?

There are thousands of new real estate agents entering the field of real estate every year. It’s frequently the home sellers looking for a bargain that end up using a newly licensed real estate agent. New agents typically offer to reduce their real estate commission to attract customers. Don’t fall for this trick. To ensure that you’re working with a top REALTOR®, go with an agent that’s been licensed for at least five years.

2. How many homes have you sold?

If the answer is less than five you should run! Most of the top real estate agents in any given market have sold at least 50 homes. It’s not uncommon for the best REALTORS® to have sold 200, 300 or even more homes. We recently talked to a real estate agent in Minneapolis that sold over 1,000 homes during his career. The more homes an agent has sold, the more experience he has with home pricing, marketing, negotiations, repair issues, title problems, bank negotiations and short sales. You don’t want to choose a real estate agent who is learning as he goes. You want an agent that has already learned from past experience as a Minnesota Realtor.

3. What is your focus in the real estate business?

Real estate agents specialize in all sorts of things, so make sure you choose a real estate agent that is suited for your particular set of circumstances. Do you need a buyers agent, sellers agent, short sale specialist, luxury homes specialist, neighborhood specialist, investment REALTOR®, etc. Choose the wrong agent and you could be stuck with a real estate agent who doesn’t understand your situation.

4. What is your real estate commission?

This is frequently a touchy subject for home sellers. Historically, real estate agents have charged a 7% real estate commission for home sales. What you need to remember is the sellers agent will pay at least 2.7% of that commission to the buyers real estate agent. Depending on the arrangement the agent has with his real estate broker, he might pay 50% of the remaining commission to his broker (employer). From what’s left he also had to pay the marketing expenses associated with selling the property.There are some top real estate agents who are offering reduced commission rates in the 6% to 6.5% range, but don’t expect to find the best real estate agents in your area offering to sell your house for a 5% commission. If you want to pay 5% that’s fine, but don’t expect full service.

5. How connected are you?

Many of the best real estate agents today are available around the clock. Text messaging, Blackberries, Iphones, Ipads and cellphones allow REALTORS® to stay connected to their clients wherever they are. Find out what your real estate agents typical response time is to text messages, email and phone calls. If the real estate agent isn’t getting back to you in a timely manner, then there is a good chance they’re also not responding to potential buyers.

By asking your real estate agent these five questions you should ensure an enjoyable home selling experience. If everything goes well, the same REALTOR® will be able to assist you in finding your dream home. Minneapolis real estate agents offers a wide range of properties for sale.

If you’re looking for answers to your real estate questions, you can visit the real estate forum to have your questions answered for free by professionals in the real estate business. You can know more at www.agentsranking.com.

Chuck Harris is the founder of Agents Ranking; a Minnesota company that helps home buyers & sellers throughout Minnesota connect with the best real estate agent for their particular needs. It provides a unique free consulting service to those who want the best Minnesota REALTOR® possible. Know more about Minnesota realtors at www.agentsranking.com










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Real Estate Agent – Investor Benefits of Working With Real Estate Agents

www.REIClub.com – Working With Real Estate Agents Has Its Benefits.. Here’s A Quick Video On Why Real Estate Investors Should Work With A Real Estate Agent… Hi, this is Frank Chen with REIClub.com, the only site you need as a real estate investor. Today I’ve got quick video on the many…

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Property Management Software Overview

An overview of a fully integrated, web enabled, property management software system, building management, tenant management, rent rolls, work order maintenance, cheque printing, and financial reports. Presented by ThePropertyAccountant.com

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Real Estate Property Management Software

freedomsoft.com – Freedom Soft is a real estate software that can be used to manage your listings and contacts. It is the best property management software, ideal for property owners and managers. Nowadays many people are looking for investing in a property. Investing in a real-estate gives more profit than any other investment. A real estate management software makes wholesaling and flipping of a real estate easy. Freedom Soft is a complete solution for real estate sales- marketing and offering great value for money. Flipping houses is a great way to make money wholesaling real estate. If you are thinking to start a real estate business of flipping property or wholesaling houses, use Freedom Soft to make money in real estate. But of first all you need to know how to invest in real estate and how to flip a house. Fixing and flipping of a house gives huge money. By starting your house flipping business, you can be rich in real estate. Freedom Soft is a real estate investing system with all the tools you need!

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6 Tips for Buy To Let Property Investments

Article by Belgrave Group

While property investment can be a risky endeavour, long term buy to let properties represent a potentially safe and strong investment opportunity, if chosen with consideration. We have collected some of the factors to consider before choosing a buy to let investment.

1. Research the market

Whether you are investing in a buy to let property in the UK or abroad, your first step should be to research the market well. Research the area, and learn the basics of buy to let investments, consider if buy to let investments are suitable for you, and if they are the best way to invest your money.

2. Choose a good location

As with any other type of property investment, your success will greatly depend on your chosen location. You will first have to research the economic, demographic and social situation of the area. Also think about the future of the location. Improving economy, new developments, business investments planned for the future are all positive signs, as they will mean future property appreciation, and a stable property investment. Economic growth also means growing employment levels, and thus a good rental market. You should also consider the stability of the real estate market and the growth potential of rental yields.

3. Think about the needs of your potential tenant

The single most important factor when investing in a buy to let property is to think about your target tenants’ needs. After all, you are not buying the property for you to live in, so try to put yourself in the shoes of the target tenant. Is the property close to local amenities, schools, public transport, central areas and hospitals? Consider the area in general: the overall atmosphere, if it is a developing area, and research the economic situation of the people living there. Especially if you are investing abroad, you should travel there to see the area, or at least ask for advice from people who’ve been there. Also consider if the property is in a suitable condition for letting, and what your target tenant may need.

4. Understand how to make a good profit

You can realistically expect a 12-15% net yield from your buy to let property investment, but only if you choose wisely. The economic recession has resulted in a large number of foreclosures, for example in the US property market, which means that below market value properties are widely available for investors to purchase. BMV properties can be a very attractive investment option, as the initial purchase price of the property is low, but you can expect a more rapid property appreciation and larger rental yields. While you will need to choose very carefully with BMV properties, and there are some risks involved, they offer great investment opportunities. With long term rental properties, you will also have to consider expenses like the initial refurbishment, ongoing property taxes and occasional repair expenses. If the rental market is good in your chosen area, you won’t have to worry about your property left without tenants for long periods. Overall, try to aim for the most positive cash flow achievable from your initial investment, and research your available options.

5. Investigate the risks

Before making a property investment, you should always consider the possible pitfalls. Would you be able to continue your investment if house prices fall dramatically? Some risks with buy to let property investments is that the property can stay empty between tenants, which would lower your rental yields, or that major repairs are needed because a tenant damaged your property. By knowing these risks, researching different investment options and choosing your property carefully, you should be able to avoid most of these pitfalls.

6. Think about the future of your investment

When investing in a buy to let property, you should always consider the future of your investment. Can you expect economic growth in your chosen area? How could the rental market be in 10 years’ time? Of course, most of these things are impossible to predict, but you should research your options as thoroughly as possible. You could also consider the future resale potential of the property, which could be a viable and successful exit strategy once property prices have increased.

If you need more information about property in USA, read about Belgrave Group’s high-yielding Atlanta property and Detroit property investment opportunities.










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Property Management Fees Explained

Article by Lance Stephy

When you hire a property management company to serve as the liaison between yourself and your tenants, you want to be sure you’re getting the best possible management services for the money. The services a management company provides can range from ala carte to an all-in-one inclusive package. Along with that comes an array of fees for each. There is no set in stone fee structure we can provide you. But we can educate you on what common fees to expect and what each is commonly for. In the end it will be up to you to compare company fee structures and choose the best one that fits within your budget. Below are some of the most common fees and what services they provide.

Commission

This is an ongoing monthly fee charged to the owner to compensate the property manager for the responsibilities of overseeing the management of their property. This fee can vary from as little as 3% to over 15% of the monthly gross rent. In place of a percentage some managers may charge a flat monthly amount which again can vary from $ 50 to over $ 200 per month. All management companies generally charge this fee.

Lease-Up or Setup Fee

This fee is charged to the owner to compensate the property manager for their initial time invested and resources used in setting up an owner’s account; showing property and/or other activities resulting in tenant placement. This could also be called a “finders fee” for placing a tenant in your property. Once a tenant has been placed and first rent income comes in, the property manager will deduct this fee from the rent proceeds. Some property managers have been known to require this fee upfront prior to tenant procurement. Usually this fee is non-refundable once the property manager has started the process of tenant procurement or any legwork has been initiated with the property. This fee can vary from none to as much as the first month’s rent, and usually is a one-time fee per tenant.

Lease Renewal Fee

This fee is charged to the owner when a property manager renews a current tenant’s lease and covers the costs of initiating paperwork or communication involved in implementing the new lease document. A property manager may also justify this fee if they perform a year end inspection of property. This fee can vary from none to $ 200 or higher, and may be charged every time a lease renewal is implemented.

Advertising Costs

Depending upon the management company’s contract, either they will pay the advertising costs or the owner or they could split the costs. If the manager is willing to cover this cost, most likely they will charge the lease-up or setup fee as outline above. If the management company covers this cost make sure to find out what type advertising or marketing of your property is included. If it’s placing your listing on their own web site and other free online classified sites you may not be getting your monies worth. They are many good rental or tenant resource online web sites that bring in qualified tenants for a reasonable fee and you will want to consider these. And don’t forget about print media, yard signs, listing on the MLS or even an open house. Nothing is worse than having your property vacant, bringing in no money only because you or your property manager skimped on advertising.

Maintenance Mark-up Charges

This is one of those costs you may never really of known about or had it disclosed to you. A “Mark-up” is a charge over and beyond the final bill on maintenance and/or repair work done to your property initiated by your management company when using their vendors or in-house maintenance staff. This should be disclosed in your Manager/Owner contract which usually will state the markup as a percentage above the final invoice from vendor. For example, your manager had to call a plumber to replace the dishwasher in your rental property. Total charges for completing the job: $ 400. If your property manager contract states you will incur a 10% markup on all maintenance work the actual cost to you will be $ 440. Just one of those things to be aware of as these all eat into your profits.

Early Cancellation Fee

The dreaded “3 months and no tenant”. Your property manager insists he or she’s doing everything they can to find you a tenant. But here it is 3 months and still no tenant; what do you do? Well, look at your Manager/Owner contract and that might be your deciding factor. I am not a fan of this fee, and believe it to be an unnecessary fee and for you manager out there this could be the deal breaker. If a property manager is doing their due diligence and keeping the owners in the loop as far as decision making, market conditions and communication lines open an owner will not be second guessing his property managers abilities. The odds of this scenario happening is unlikely but you must be prepared for it. A cancellation fee can range from none to over $ 500. To be fair, some managers legitimately deserve this fee especially if they have pocketed advertising costs, incurred lots of legwork and time invested in your property.

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