San Diego Property Management Blog

How to Market Your San Diego Rental Property Effectively

Is your stunning San Diego, California investment property empty? The vacancy rate in the US is now over 6%.Without a strong property marketing strategy, your occupancy rate will never rise. You'll miss the chance to maximize your owner profitability.Not sure how to develop a...

How to Budget for HOA Fees: Tips for Managing Your Expenses

HOA homeowners in the U.S. pay an average HOA fee of $191 per month. However, the amount can range from $100 to more than $1,000 depending on the cost of living in the location and the amenities the HOA community offers.The HOA board is tasked with the collection and management o...

What San Diego Landlords Need to Know About Security Deposits

There's nothing quite like seeing your income roll in as a rental property owner. It's safe to say that you'll definitely notice if a tenant pays late or misses a payment outright.Luckily, security deposits aim to protect you from bad tenants who don't pay rent or...

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

You may not believe that San Diego County residents own over 500,000 dogs.After you factor in cats and other animals, it could be hard to find renters who don't have any pets. This is why landlords need to take a stance on whether they're willing to accept pets in a renta...

Lease Renewal Strategies: How to Retain Valuable Tenants

Lease Renewal Strategies: How to Retain Valuable TenantsSan Diego's rents are among the highest in the country, making it a great place to be a landlord. However, with rents so high, it can be difficult to retain tenants. Landlords need to use good lease renewal strategies if...

Rent Collection Strategies: Ensuring Timely and Efficient Payments

Rent Collection Strategies: Ensuring Timely and Efficient PaymentsOn average, a landlord in the U.S. makes about $87,000 a year in rental income. However, this money isn't going to magically appear in your account. You must have a rent collection strategy that works.Collectin...

Real Estate Trends to Watch: Insights for Buyers and Sellers

The real estate market has been quite volatile in recent years. During the pandemic, low interest rates along with high demand led to homes selling quickly and far above the listing price.More recently, higher interest rates have put homeownership out of reach for many. This has ...

Understanding Mortgage Rates: Navigating the World of Home Financing

Buying a home has never been cheap, but with rampant inflation and a skyrocketing housing market, it's getting more expensive than ever. People can expect to pay $2,823 for the average 30-year fixed mortgage payment. Or a 15-year mortgage for $3,724.With home ownership at an ...

Signs You Need to Hire a Property Management Company

Are you drowning under the pressure of maintenance requests, tenant complaints, and legal issues? Without help, you could struggle to maintain your multiple properties. You may need landlord rescue sooner than expected.Here are the top signs you need to hire a property management...

Is Outsourcing Your Tenant Screening Process a Good Idea?

You've found who you think is the perfect tenant for your San Diego, California property. They make more than enough to cover their rent each month, and they seem responsible.You realize your mistake later when you perform your first routine inspection. The tenant has totaled...