Foundation Homes’ mid-2026 rental market report for Marin County — current rent benchmarks by city, vacancy trends, demand drivers, and what owners should be doing right now.
Marin County Rental Market Report: What Owners Need to Know in Mid-2026 Read More »
Thinking about managing your Marin County rental yourself? Here’s an honest comparison of self-managing vs. hiring Foundation Homes — time costs, legal risks, and what the math actually looks like.
Foundation Homes vs. Managing Your Marin Rental Yourself: An Honest Side-by-Side Read More »
Converting your Marin County home to a long-term rental makes financial sense in 2026 if your rental income can cover or come close to your monthly housing costs (PITI), you’re planning to be away for at least two to three years, and the property is in move-in-ready condition. The Marin rental market remains strong — based on Foundation Homes’ closed lease data and MLS transactions from 2022–2026, 3-bedroom single-family rents range from $3,500/month in San Rafael to over $10,000/month in Belvedere and Ross. The decision gets more complicated if you’re planning to sell within five years, have a low-basis home, or are emotionally attached to the property. The honest answer: run the numbers first, and don’t make the decision based on what the market feels like.
QUICK ANSWER In Marin County, monthly property management fees run 6–10% of gross monthly rent. Foundation Homes charges 6% monthly (minimum $300) — below the local market average of 7–8%. Add a leasing fee of 6% of total contract value (minimum $3,000) when a new tenant is placed, and an Annual Renewal Protection Service at half a month’s rent. Foundation Homes
How Much Does Property Management Cost in Marin County? What You’re Actually Paying For. Read More »
Just who is watching your investment property dollars, anyway?
CFO-Style Approach for Your Rental Read More »
One of the first questions you’ll want to ask any management company you interview is, “How many doors would my property manager be responsible for?”
Bespoke Client-First Property Management Read More »
A behind-the-scenes look at the strategic marketing system Foundation Homes uses to attract top tenants for top-tier properties.
How We Fill Marin’s Best Rentals Fast Read More »
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