Real Estate Investment Trust to Leave West
Shares of Mack-Cali Realty Corp (US:CLI) fell 13 cents in trading today as it said it would exit the San Francisco market by selling its ownership interest in the three properties it currently has in it’s portfolio.
Westcore Properties LLC, which is a private real estate investment company, will be buying two buildings, an 11 story office building and a six story office building, for $126 million. It is also selling substantially all of it’s 50 percent ownership in the Convention Plaza.
This move was to focus on growth opportunities in their core northeast region according to Mack-Cali. While this is an isolated event by one REIT, it makes me wonder if, while the housing bubble is deflating in the west, whether the REITs are seeing a future where their buildings are deflating as well in the west and are moving to safer havens where the prices of real estate have not jumped up as high as in the west.
Westcore Properties LLC, which is a private real estate investment company, will be buying two buildings, an 11 story office building and a six story office building, for $126 million. It is also selling substantially all of it’s 50 percent ownership in the Convention Plaza.
This move was to focus on growth opportunities in their core northeast region according to Mack-Cali. While this is an isolated event by one REIT, it makes me wonder if, while the housing bubble is deflating in the west, whether the REITs are seeing a future where their buildings are deflating as well in the west and are moving to safer havens where the prices of real estate have not jumped up as high as in the west.
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Tips for Being a Successful Landlord
In today’s apartment rental market there are several things that are “must do’s” for becoming a successful landlord. The reason you’re playing the real estate rental game is to have the check in your mailbox on the first of the month, right? Here are a few tips that can help you to achieve this with as little aggravation and frustration possible.
First and foremost is finding the right tenant to rent your apartment, house or other rental. This is the most important ingredient in the recipe. Checking the prospective tenant’s credit history to make sure they are paying their bills is one of the best ways you can screen. A tenant that pays their bills on time most likely will send you their rent on time. Establish a clear system on collecting rent, handling complaints from the tenant and how you will contact them if you need to gain access to the apartment.
Secondly, get all the important terms of the tenancy in writing. You have the option to have a basic rental agreement or draw up a formal lease. Whichever you decide, the important thing is to document the terms that you and the tenant agreed to. Clarify who is paying the utilities, the rental price and any other agreements made between you and your tenant.
It’s a good idea to stay on top of the repair and maintenance needs of your property. When you are notified of something that is broken or not working, repair it as soon as possible to prevent further damages. You may also lawfully enable the tenant to withhold rent, sue for injuries caused by defective conditions or move out without notice.
On a similar topic make sure you are carrying enough property and liability insurance to cover yourself in any situation. A well designed insurance program can protect your rental property from losses caused by everything from fire and storms to burglary, vandalism, and personal injury lawsuits.
I hope that this has been helpful to you. Just remember, as long as you follow these simple tips you will be on your way to a happy and fulfilling landlord future. Best of luck!
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Eric Goldstein, associated with www.AllSpaces.com which Conveniently Connects All People with All Spaces in All Places, has been dedicated to the real estate rental market for over 8 years. He has assisted over 25,000 landlords with their renting needs. Any questions about renting apartments, houses or other rentals feel free to visit www.AllSpaces.com or email him at Eric@AllSpaces.com.
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