Property Management Blog

As you’re preparing to market and list your San Diego property, you’ll need to consider how much rent to charge. This needs to be included in the listing if you want to narrow your potential resident pool to only qualified applicants.  Instead of throwing out any arbitrary rental value that feels good, take some time to...

Diversification can strengthen your real estate investment portfolio, and limit the risk that it carries. If you’re not already renting out both multi-family properties and single-family homes, you might want to consider it. The market is always changing, and when you have the type of property that appeals to a large part of th...

Renovating a rental property makes sense for many reasons. Those improvements you’re making will increase your rental value, allowing you to earn more every month when your tenants pay rent. You’ll also drive up your property value, which means the home is worth more when you decide to sell it later.  Rental property ren...

What does a successful property owner in San Diego look like? There are a few qualities that always set a great investor apart from a mediocre one. Successful property owners prioritize the needs of their investments while providing an outstanding rental experience for their customers.  San Diego is always a competitive market....

A diverse real estate investment portfolio will accomplish a number of things for you. There’s a better chance that you’ll reduce the risk that comes with any type of investment. There’s a larger opportunity to get involved with multiple sorts of real estate and even multiple regions and markets. Most importantly, a...

When you’re interested in growing your real estate portfolio, you need to understand that it’s not as simple as gathering more acquisitions into your portfolio. There are other ways to increase the size and strength of what you own. It starts with your investment goals. Have you met them all? If so, it may be time to thin...

The market is beginning to shift a bit, but in San Diego, it’s always a good time to invest in real estate. If you’re buying your first investment property, prepare for a bit of stress. This is always a competitive market, and you’ll find that everything seems to move very quickly. You’ll need to be prepared.&...

Thinking about selling your San Diego investment property?  There are several good reasons to do this. Maybe you need some cash for other endeavors, and you want to get that home sold before the market shifts and selling becomes more challenging. Perhaps you have other ideas for where you’ll invest. Perhaps you’ve decided...

Certifications, just like in other industries, help showcase competence, authority and expertise. When looking to hire a property manager in San Diego, you should always look to hire a company awarded with industry certifications. But what certifications should you look for and what exactly do they mean? Whether you are an ...

Real estate investing in San Diego can be a lucrative venture. You might be surprised to learn that the cost of entry is reasonable when compared to other popular cities in California.  Despite the city's promising rental market, many investors still struggle to make a profit. Some even find themselves making costly mistakes...