Sacramento Property Management Blog

California’s Rental Market Struggles Under a Flood of Inventory

As 2025 nears its end, California’s rental market is transitioning from a period of growth to a period of correction. After several years of escalating rents and record-low vacancy rates, signs of softening are now emerging. While some coastal metros remain strong, many int...

Experience the Difference with Sacramento Property Management You Can Trust

At PMI American River, we believe that property management should be a rewarding and stress-free experience.Unlike many companies that lock clients into long-term commitments, we proudly offer month-to-month management agreements with zero start-up or termination fees. ...

Why Allowing Pets in Your Rental Property Is a Smart Decision for Owners

When managed correctly, allowing pets in your rental property is not a risk, it is an opportunity. At PMI American River, we have found that pet-friendly homes rent faster, stay occupied longer, and often attract more responsible tenants. In today’s competitive rental marke...

The PMI American River Happiness Guarantee: Sacramento Property Management You Can Trust

At PMI American River, we believe that great partnerships are built on trust and performance, not on long-term contracts that lock you in. Our Happiness Guarantee gives every client the freedom to manage their investment with complete confidence. If you are ever unhappy with our ...

How PMI American River Selects the Highest-Quality Tenants While Ensuring Full Compliance

At PMI American River, we know that successful property ownership begins with selecting the right tenants. Our proven screening process is designed to identify the most qualified applicants while ensuring full compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations. As a truste...

New California Refrigerator Law Taking Effect January 1, 2026: What Property Owners Need to Know

Beginning January 1, 2026, a new California law will require that every rental property include a functioning refrigerator and stove as part of the standard habitability requirements. This change, introduced under Assembly Bill 628 (AB 628), aims to create consistency across rent...

Late Rent in Sacramento: A Practical Playbook for Landlords

Rental income is the heartbeat of any investment property. When tenants fall behind on payments, landlords in Sacramento are left to juggle mortgages, utilities, taxes, and maintenance expenses without the cash flow to match. The challenge is clear: without a plan, even a single ...

Making Pets Work in Your Lease: A Smart Pet Policy Strategy for Sacramento Landlords

The Sacramento rental market is filled with pet lovers—and that’s not just a trend, it’s a shift in tenant priorities. With more people treating animals as family, renters are actively searching for properties where their pets are welcomed. For landlords, this p...

Beyond Occupancy: How Sacramento Landlords Can Unlock Hidden Rental Profits

It’s easy to assume that a full rental unit equals a successful investment, but Sacramento landlords know there's more to the story. Profitability comes from more than occupancy—it comes from understanding the numbers, anticipating future needs, and building a sta...

Proactive Rental Maintenance Planning for Sacramento Landlords

Extreme summer heat, wet winters, and shifting seasonal demands make rental maintenance in Sacramento a year-round task, not an occasional one. When maintenance slips through the cracks, landlords often face escalating repair bills, frustrated tenants, and preventable vacancies....