How to Screen Tenants: The Basics Explained

By Robert MacGuire Tuesday, May 30, 2023

Did you know that landlords file around 3.6 million eviction cases nationwide?No one benefits from an eviction: they're messy, costly, and an action of last resort. However, they can be an unfortunate aspect of working as a landlord, especially if you neglect the tenant scree...

What Should You Do if Your Tenant Can't Pay Rent on Time?

By Robert MacGuire Tuesday, May 23, 2023

As a landlord, you understand that sometimes your tenants can't pay rent. It's not an ideal situation for anyone involved. A tenant doesn't want to lose their home, and a landlord doesn't want to make anyone homeless.However, sometimes you'll have to act again...

This Is How to Be a Good Landlord in San Diego

By Robert MacGuire Tuesday, May 16, 2023

Landlords have been getting a bad rep lately, which may have inspired you to be the best you can be. Even if you're dealing with unruly tenants, there are several ways to maintain a professional and efficient relationship with them.Whether you're new or experienced, find ...

4 Benefits of Investing in San Diego Real Estate

By Robert MacGuire Tuesday, May 9, 2023

If you're interested in investing in real estate, you won't find a better city than San Diego. With its employment opportunities and proximity to the ocean, many tenants are looking for a rental property in San Diego - and you could be just the property investor to provid...

Tips for Streamlining Your Rent Collection Process

By Robert MacGuire Thursday, April 27, 2023

In the United States, approximately 10.6 million people earn income from more than 17 million rental properties.While renting out an investment property is a great way to earn extra income, owning property comes with a lot of responsibility. As a landlord, you also have to handle...

Why Portfolio Management Is Essential for Investment Success

By Robert MacGuire Thursday, April 20, 2023

The San Diego real estate market is full of opportunities if you know where to look. You can build your real estate investment portfolio in any economic conditions with the right strategy.Portfolio management helps ensure you continue to meet your goals.Learn more about the impor...

Making Tenant Criminal Background Check Part of Your Rental Process

By Robert MacGuire Thursday, April 13, 2023

44.1 million households in the United States are renters. With so many renters, you never know who will be bad tenants.As a landlord, you want to ensure you're leasing your property to someone you can depend on and who will pay rent on time. Unfortunately, it's too easy f...

The Benefits of Regular Property Maintenance

By Robert MacGuire Thursday, April 6, 2023

45% of landlords in the United States manage their own properties. This means handling your property maintenance needs yourself.With inflation rising, it's easy to see why people want to cut corners to save money. One way many people try is by limiting their property maintena...

Top Tips for Accidental Landlords in San Diego

By Robert MacGuire Thursday, March 23, 2023

Almost 20% of all renters in the US are behind on rent.This is just one of the problems that landlords can face. While it can be very rewarding, there are also some challenges that can make things very difficult. For accidental landlords, things can often be even more confusing, ...

4 Rental Property Accounting Tips for 2023

By Robert MacGuire Thursday, March 16, 2023

In the United States, some 44 million households are renters. This is a large pool of people who pay good money to landlords or property management companies in exchange for a place to live.If you're on the other end, you need to run your property in the most organized and us...