We all dream of having our property portfolio featured in the largest online directories. Competing with the big boys in a place like Encino, though, is not easy. That is why our clients often ask us for help with their advertising and marketing. Luckily for our clients, we are specialists in this field. This includes a property marketing service that includes new, flashy photographs.

They say a picture tells a thousand words, and in property marketing, that is absolutely the case. We do more than snap some cool shots, though; we create enticing directory listings that spell out everything to would-be tenants. We leave people practically salivating at the idea of renting your property. When someone makes a declaration of interest, we deal with it and give them all the details. This leaves our clients with no need to get involved in the marketing side of things as we promote their properties perfectly.

Residential properties make up the majority of what you will find in Encino, with a fine range of apartment buildings, family homes, and townhouses. Whatever kind of property you have bought, from one of the many classic buildings to one of the growing number of new buildings, we make sure it is given the care and attention to detail it deserves. This means we deal with any issues that a tenant might have.

Whether the tenant wakes up in the middle of the night to the pitter-patter of water dripping from their ceiling or they run into a problem with the exterior façade, we ensure it is dealt with. With 24/7 emergency support, tenants get a quick response from us when we get in touch. No more stress, as your tenants get sick of waiting around for the handyman to rock up. We are always here to manage everything – including the accounts- so you know that every dime and dollar is accounted for, and you can enjoy your profits without stressing out.

Did you know that Encino is home to some 3,800 businesses? That’s a lot of commerce. There are many quality commercial and industrial sites within this beautiful part of LA. The problem? Finding the right person to rent out your commercial/industrial spaces. There is a growing number of professional service providers in the area, and there is a very profitable and competitive healthcare scene here in Encino. Our role is to make sure that any property you own of this kind can be easily managed and looked after.

We found a vendor who is a good partner, having checked out their resume as closely as we can. Then, we make sure that the tenant is someone who pays their rent on time and is not going to treat the property with any disrespect. In return, tenants get access to our professional support in everything from maintenance to help with the finances. We also create the lease agreement so there are no excuses for improper action. We also handle commercial and industrial-specific tasks like REO management for you.

Let us make sure that your commercial and industrial spaces are turning over the profit they should!

Have you chosen a tenant in the past who has become a headache? Then, you will know all about the time-consuming process of evictions. Nobody wants to have to get involved in this stuff, but a bad tenant is a bad tenant. Hey, the benefit of hiring Utopia is quite simple: by letting us pick the tenant for you, you reduce the risk entirely. Why? Because we have a track record of choosing tenants who are good people. We review their personal history as well as their current employment status so we know they can pay rent.

We also look at their history with other landlords and every reference is double-checked. We are far too long in the tooth in this industry to take someone’s word for it. We look at them closely, we make sure they can be trusted, and we give them the opportunity to make their case. The fact that we never jump to conclusions or get washed away in the excitement of finding a tenant means that we have a very low eviction rate: less than 1%. We offer additional protections, too, so that we can handle any rare evictions so you do not have to get your hands dirty.

Every landlord is in this game to profit, right? Nobody buys a property thinking, ‘Hey, I can’t wait to make a loss on my Encino investment!’ – but that means dealing with the accounts. As experts in the game, we know that property accounting is both mind-numbing and essential. Staying on top of the figures and the money coming in and out of an account is absolutely crucial to your long-term success. Well, we are here to make sure you can get the financial support you need to maximize profits.

How do we do that? We set the rent rate based on a thorough data analysis of your Encino competitors. We find the right value and set the price accordingly, maximizing rental returns without being too rich for the blood of most tenants. At the same time, we manage the accounts in full. This means that we handle all of the figures and all of the money going in and out, and we can even deal with stuff like invoices for contractors. We then give you your monthly rental payment and statements to provide clarity on income. Does this not sound easier than getting the abacus out and wasting your evenings creating accounts?

The easiest way to scare off a tenant and make sure they never come back is to fail to invest in proper property maintenance. Given this is one of the hubs of America, Los Angeles has many wonderful contractors. It also has its fair share of cowboys. By partnering with Utopia, you avoid the Wild West of the building trade. Instead, you work with either our in-house specialists or the best contractors in town. As a general contractor, we can handle the hiring process so you can avoid having to get involved.

This means that all maintenance work – either found during scheduled inspections or called in by a tenant who needs help – is carried out to an elite standard. Delivered by insured and licensed staff who know their way around a trowel, hammer, paintbrush, etc., we make sure the work is done to a standard that impresses. Tenants stay happy, they keep paying rent, and everyone gets what they want from this partnership. We also help you to keep the cost of maintenance down without taking risks or cutting corners by hiring cheap ‘experts’ – we use the best of the best while haggling for the fairest deal.

A lease is easily one of the most important documents that a landlord has to write, but we all know that lease writing is…. boring. However, just like cleaning our cars or taking out the trash, the most essential tasks are often the least invigorating. Still, needs must be met; a legal agreement protects everyone from liability and sets clear boundaries for what is permitted. Our role at Utopia is to ensure our clients get the lease they need without having to sit down and read ‘Property Law For Dummies’ – we know the laws for you!

This results in a much quicker and easier lease-writing service, which deals with everything on behalf of our clients. We resolve to ensure that leases are written as detailed as possible without relying on needlessly complex legal language. This keeps everyone clear about what is allowed, but it also gives our clients the protection they need to feel confident that an unhappy tenant will not serve them as they relax by the swimming pool. Let us give you the peace of mind you deserve.