Property Management Blog

So, should I rent out my ADU short-term or long-term? This is a common question that many ADU owners find themselves asking when looking to rent out their units. First off, choosing to rent out your accessory dwelling unit (ADU) can be a great decision. If you do it properly, you may be able to earn a consistent rental income for man...

Thinking about converting your San Diego home into a rental property? Well, you’ve come to the right place!There are numerous elements to keep in mind when you’re ready to make the leap into the rental ownership business. It takes a great deal of research to know what to do to give your property a running start on the rental m...

Are you thinking of buying a vacation rental property in San Diego, California? San Diego vacation rentals come with a long list of considerations in order to make your investment a success. You have to factor in cost, amenities, location, and even your own capabilities. However, when it’s done right, vacation rental ownership ...

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 California, there are landlord rights and responsibilities to follow.In this post, we will focus on landlord responsibilities. All landlords have a lot of responsibilities when it comes to renting their investment properties, working with their tenants, and keeping the property well maintained. We've created our Top List of 8 Criti...

As a Real Estate investor and an owner of a rental property, there are two ways to go in managing the property and tenant relationship. You can manage the property yourself (self-manage), or you could consider hiring a property management company. If you are leaning toward self-managing, it is usually with the intent to save money. But do...

At North County Property Group, we provide property management services for two distinct categories of rental homes. One would type is the long-term unfurnished rental and the other is furnished vacation rental homes. When we meet with a new Real Estate investor client, they will often ask, which way should I go, long-term or vacation ren...

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...

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...