Maintenance Coordination for San Diego Property Managers: An Overview

By Danielle Wise Thursday, September 7, 2023

If you don't have a maintenance coordination service, passive income doesn't seem so passive. When you bought your rental property, you probably thought about relaxing and raking in income. You were supposed to be semi-retired, not fixing a plumbing issue at 8 am on a Tue...

The Importance of Security Deposits in San Diego

By Danielle Wise Sunday, August 27, 2023

Did you know that over 36% of households in America rent their residences and that this figure is continuing to grow? More people flooding the renting market means more opportunities for landlords. It also means that it's more important to protect yourself against bad renters...

Rent Collection: What to Do If Your Tenants Don't Pay

By Danielle Wise Sunday, August 20, 2023

Here's a scenario that keeps landlords awake at night: It's the first of the month and rent is due. But there's nothing. No check, no wire transfer, no payment notification.Rent collection can sometimes turn into a nightmare. What do you do when the rent payments stop...

Should I Allow Pets in a Rental Property in San Diego?

By Danielle Wise Sunday, August 13, 2023

Imagine unlocking a broader tenant base, potentially higher rental rates, and increased tenant stability in sunny San Diego. Sound appealing?These are just some of the potential benefits of allowing pets in your rental property. Join us in this guide as we delve into the pros and...

A San Diego Landlord's Guide to Evictions

By Danielle Wise Sunday, August 6, 2023

Did you know that for San Diego landlords, one of the most stress-inducing tasks isn't the maintenance or the rent collection but evictions? This guide aims to help landlords overcome that fear by demystifying the process of evictions.We'll arm you with useful tips and in...

What's Considered in a Rental Valuation?

By Danielle Wise Sunday, July 30, 2023

Rent is something that a lot of people rely on. With housing prices being so expensive, nearly 44 million households in the United States have turned to renting.As a property owner, that means that you have a large audience to rent out your apartments to. However, you have to kee...

What to Do If You Become an Accidental Landlord

By Danielle Wise Sunday, July 23, 2023

Finding yourself unexpectedly in possession of a vacant property?As an accidental landlord, managing a new rental property is a daunting task. There are taxes to pay, regulations to follow, renovations to take care of - and on top of that, tenants to find.Don't panic. That...

The Cost Benefits of Tenant Placement Services

By Danielle Wise Sunday, July 16, 2023

Is property management worth the price of admission?All landlords ask themselves the same thing. Many end up making the wrong choice and managing their tenants and properties themselves.Only to stumble and find they're out of their depth.Read on to learn whether tenant placem...

How to Manage Rental Properties in San Diego

By Danielle Wise Sunday, July 9, 2023

People love living in San Diego, perhaps more than any other city in California. After all, this is the location of Spain's first permanent settlement during its colonization of the Americas.The reason people decide to live in this beachside town is self-explanatory: wonderfu...

Becoming a Section 8 Landlord: Everything You Should Know

By Danielle Wise Tuesday, June 27, 2023

The United States sees more than 2,600 new renters daily. That's a new renter every 32 seconds.Since 1974, the U.S. Government has assisted low-income families through Section 8 housing. This program enables low-income individuals and families to occupy rental units through a...