Property Management Blog

What does it mean to get a property ‘rent ready’? Are we talking a fresh coat of paint? Replacing the carpet? New appliances? There are a number of things we can do to ensure a property shows well and puts its best foot forward, so to speak. In this video, Brett Preston, Director of Property Operations explains what it means t...

We are excited to share that North County Property Group earned great reviews and ratings on Yelp in the last year! With a 4.57-star overall rating and 47 reviews, Yelp has awarded us with the "People Love Us On Yelp" accolade. This indication of our business performance from the Yelp community is awarded to only those companies...

When considering options for adding to your San Diego property’s value, an ADU may spring to mind. But how much value can an ADU realistically add to your property in the San Diego area? Answering this question can be complicated. To have a concrete value, you’ll need professional help to help you work out the numbers, in...

Are you thinking about investing in San Diego real estate?San Diego has a hot real estate market. Before picking a focus area, it’s important to create a plan and choose your targeted group of renters. Your choice of an ideal San Diego neighborhood will depend on your plan and budget. Opinions about the best neighborhoods in Sa...

On a recent episode of the Property Management Brainstorm Podcast, North County Property Group's Bob Preston spoke with Niv Davidovich—Managing Partner at Davidovich/Stein Law Group—to discuss landlord/tenant law, eviction law, and squatters rights in the age of COVID-19.One of the main areas of risk when it comes to prope...

As a landlord, your tenants may experience roof issues that require you to decide whether to replace the entire roof or make minor repairs. Both options have their pros and cons depending on the severity, time of year, and location of your home, as Resilient Roofing explains.Knowing which option is best for you can save you money dow...

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...

On January 29th, 2021, California Governor Gavin Newsome signed legislation to extend the state's eviction moratorium through June 30th, 2021. This is an extension of what was established last year under the Covid-19 Tenant Relief Act (AB 3088), which was set to expire at the end of January. The legislation pauses evictions for tenant...

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...