By Alpha Property Management | Published September 16, 2026

Where you rent in Sacramento sets your commute, your utility bill, and how much house you get for the money. A 2-bedroom in North Sacramento and a 3-bedroom in west Roseville sit $1,000 a month apart.

This guide walks through the neighborhoods where Alpha has homes for rent right now. Every rent figure come ... Link to full article

Careful tenant screening is the best protection a Sacramento rental owner has, and it also has to be fair to every applicant. This checklist explains how Alpha screens applicants and what owners who manage their own rentals should keep in mind in 2026.

This article is general information, not legal advice.

How Alpha Screens Every Applicant

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A property manager runs your rental as a business on your behalf: pricing, marketing, showings, screening, the lease, rent collection, repairs, and the day-to-day work of running the tenancy. Here is the whole job, the part owners never see, and where the role stops.

By Alpha Property Management | Published August 31, 2026

Quick answer: Most Sacramento property management companies charge 10% of the rent they collect each month. On a $2,200 single-family rental that is $220 a month, or $2,640 a year. Leasing fees, setup fees, renewal fees, maintenance markups and inspection charges can add significantly to that monthly fe ... Link to full article

By Alpha Property Management | Published August 12, 2026

Quick answer: Rent increases on many Sacramento rentals are limited by California law, and the City of Sacramento has its own rental ordinance for certain properties. The limits are recalculated each year, notice requirements depend on the size of the increase, and some properties are exempt. Confirm th ... Link to full article

Some Sacramento owners want help finding a tenant and plan to manage the property themselves. Others want a property manager to handle the rental from move-in through every renewal.

Alpha Property Management offers both. This post explains what each option includes and what it costs, so you can choose the one that fits your property.

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An eviction is the most expensive way to end a tenancy. You lose rent while the matter moves forward, you pay court and attorney costs, and you still have a home to clean, repair and re-rent once the tenant leaves.

Talk With Your Tenant First

Before a situation reaches an eviction, a conversation, a written payment plan or an agreed move-out date often costs less and takes ... Link to full article

By Alpha Property Management  |  June 2026

If you are comparing property management companies in Sacramento, the hardest part is often finding out what each fee covers. Some companies quote a percentage of rent, some quote a flat monthly rate, and the added charges for placement, renewals, and repairs are not always listed in the same place.

This guide exp ... Link to full article