by Ernie Garcia | Aug 21, 2026 | Evictions, Landlord's rights, Property Owner, rental arrears, Tenants
Real landlords showed up to hear Ernie answer questions about actual eviction trials and what really goes on in an actual court. By knowing what to expect, you’re more likely to be prepared to win your eviction. Tenants are getting smarter by the minute, and... by Ernie Garcia | Jun 26, 2026 | Evictions, Landlord's rights, Property Owner, rental arrears
Landlords have a lot to worry about, especially when things go wrong and an eviction is the only remaining option. However, there is usually a better way to handle even difficult matters, but landlords need to be prepared for certain issues before they ever surface.... by Ernie Garcia | May 14, 2026 | Evictions, Landlord's rights, Property Owner, Tenants
The security deposit is a vital part of a landlord’s ability to stay afloat in the residential rental business, but too many landlords fail to take their security deposits very seriously. For such an important lifeline, you’d think that landlords would... by Ernie Garcia | Apr 9, 2026 | Landlord's rights, Lease, Property Owner
If you lease rental property for long enough, you will eventually see it all, but new landlords might respond to problems differently if they just knew the kinds of things that tenants might do. All landlords should surround themselves with people who have been around... by Ernie Garcia | Mar 27, 2026 | Landlord's rights, Lease, Property Owner
Whether you are a brand new landlord or an experienced professional, there are a few common mistakes that tenants exploit. It doesn’t amke sense to keep doing things the same way you’ve always done them, just because nothing terrible has occured so far.... by Ernie Garcia | Mar 22, 2026 | Landlord's rights, Lease, Property Owner
There is definitely value in doing things yourself, but you always want to make sure that you’re the best person for the job. Do-it-yourself projects tend to break down if you ask yourself, “Would anyone else hire me to do this job for them?” We are...