Sacramento Property Management Blog

Smart Incentives, Stronger Leases: Sacramento Landlords’ Guide to Lasting Tenant Success

Sacramento’s rental market continues to evolve as renters seek homes that balance comfort, convenience, and value. With so many choices across the city, landlords who introduce thoughtful incentives gain a powerful advantage. Move-in specials, flexible lease terms, or added...

Five Mistakes That Cost Landlords Thousands and How to Avoid Them

Managing a rental property can be both rewarding and challenging. Even experienced landlords occasionally make decisions that lead to unnecessary expenses or legal risk. At PMI American River, we have seen how small oversights can turn into costly lessons. Here are five of the mo...

Property Management During the Holidays: Keeping Things Merry, Bright, and Well Managed

The holiday season is one of the busiest times of the year, and not just for shoppers. For property managers, December brings a unique mix of challenges and opportunities. Between travel plans, weather changes, maintenance requests, and end of year accounting, the season requires...

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 ...