San Diego Property Management Blog

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...

Renting Your Home to Travelers: Essential Tips to Know

Did you know almost 30 million people visited San Diego in 2022? Also known as "America's Finest City," this Southern California city is known for its great weather and stunning beaches.Have you ever considered renting your home to travelers if you live in San Diego...

Vacation Rental Property Management: Dos and Don'ts

The beaches, good weather, and tourist attractions don't lie: San Diego made the cut as one of the top five vacation destinations in the United States as of 2023.If you want to invest in properties, San Diego can be a lucrative market. Have you ever thought about vacation ren...

How to Select the Best HOA Management Companies for Your Community

There are 37,000 HOAs in the United States. They play an important role in many communities.Managing a homeowners' association (HOA) effectively relies heavily on selecting the right management company.With many options available, finding the best HOA management companies in ...