Property Management Blog

Showing an empty rental unit is less of a hassle than showing one with tenants in it. When your unit doesn’t have tenants, you don’t have to worry about fitting anyone else’s schedule. You also don’t have to worry about how the house will appear to prospects. You’ll be able to count on it being just as y...

In the last year, there's been plenty of new legislation introduced as part of the COVID-19 Tenant Relief Act in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.  Today we will discuss new California eviction laws and landlord-tenant laws in the age of COVID-19. It’s important to have a knowledge of the conditions in which a la...

On a recent episode of our Property Management Brainstorm podcast, Bob discussed legislative updates in 2019 and 2020 that impact California landlords with Tracey Merrell, Managing Attorney of Education, at Kimball, Tirey & St. John (KTS). Along with other updates, Tracey provided a thorough review of the Tenant Protection Act of...

Whether you are looking to relocate to San Diego full time or looking for a beachfront vacation property, there are plenty of beach-filled areas in and around San Diego to choose from. With 70 miles of beautiful coastline, San Diego County is home to many beaches. This means there’s an almost endless array of beach communities ...

Like many homeowners, you might be curious about the potential benefits of renting out your San Diego area property. Renting out your home can help you to build equity while someone else pays your mortgage. It can also help you to keep your home while traveling or embarking on other adventures. Renting your home can help you nav...

Investing directly into real estate is done for a variety of purposes. Historically providing steady cashflow and modest price appreciation, a real estate investment is often used to create wealth accumulation or portfolio diversification purposes. But purchasing large assets like real estate can require extra planning and due diligence c...

Rent control has seen an increase in popularity in many communities in California and across the country over the past few decades. Whenever there's a rent increase, tenants are priced out of their homes and neighborhoods. It’s easy to see why renters would be in favor of new rent control law.But how does a new rent control law ...

As the leaves begin to change and we move into the fall, it’s time to prepare your home for winter (yes, even in San Diego!). A little maintenance and extra care this season will help preserve the integrity of your home and make you say “thanks!” to yourself come the spring clean-up season. After all, your home is the bi...

As a landlord, it’s always your goal to have your rental units fully occupied with great tenants. You want to maximize your rental income while minimizing the time spent addressing petty concerns or minor issues.One of the first steps you need to take to ensure the success of your rental property is to get it looking attractive...

Are you looking to invest in a rental property in San Diego or the surrounding area? When applying for a mortgage for a rental property, there are some similarities to the process of applying for a loan for a primary residence. But on the whole, there are stricter qualification requirements to obtain financing for a non-owner-occupied pro...