The security deposit disposition, if not documented properly, has the potential to be highly contentious. So, what can we do to make the process run smoothly? And who, exactly, is responsible for performing the move-in/move-out inspections, itemizing necessary deductions, and returning the tenant’s remaining funds?On this episode of...

Being a landlord may sound simple, but there is more to it than just running an ad, getting a great tenant and collecting a monthly check. So, what are the financial, legal and ethical obligations around managing a rental property? And how can you avoid the most common mistakes landlords make?Today on Property Management Brainstorm, Bob i...

The prevailing attitude among real estate investors is that all property management companies are much the same, so potential clients often ask, “What makes North County Property Group different?” or, “Why should we hire you?”On this episode of Five Minute Friday, Bob discusses some of NCPG’s differentiators,...

At North County Property Group, about 25% of our portfolio are furnished short-term rental (STR) units. Clients with vacation homes in the San Diego area enjoy the cashflow that comes from renting out their furnished property when they aren’t using it, but we encourage owners to think carefully about what personal belongings to remo...

It’s easy for business owners to get caught up in the day-to-day and forget the visionary aspect of their job as leaders. But how do you build in time to work ON, not IN your business?Terry Ogburn is the founder of Ogburn’s Business Solutions, a consultancy that helps small businesses improve the bottom line. Today, he joins B...

What happens if a tenant stops paying rent? The headache of dealing with a renter who defaults on their lease agreement keeps some investors out of the real estate rental market altogether. So, what can property owners do to manage the risk of tenant default?On this edition of Five Minute Friday, Bob explains what happens when a tenant de...

Most real estate investors don’t realize that they can sell a property even when it is occupied by a tenant. In the state of California, this is known as selling with Tenants in Possession, or TIP.On this edition of Five Minute Friday, Bob shares North County Property Group’s expertise in TIP, explaining how to keep tenants an...

How do property owners know they’re hiring a qualified property management company that operates within a clear set of standards? The best way is to look for members of the National Association of Residential Property Managers, or NARPM.Eric Wetherington served as the 2019 National President of NARPM. Today, he joins Bob to discuss ...

Most business owners and entrepreneurs want to build a best-in-class company. But in the daily grind of running a business, it’s easy to lose sight of the vision you’re trying to achieve. At North County Property Group, we leverage the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) to facilitate continuous improvement and become a bet...

Different generations of people have distinct values, lifestyles and communication preferences. And as property managers, we need to understand the perspectives of each group and adapt accordingly to best serve the tenants in our rental properties.On this edition of Five Minute Friday, Bob walks us through the five generations a landlord ...