Property Management Blog

By Robert MacGuire - Friday, August 14, 2026

How to Be a Pet-Friendly Rental Property in San Diego, CA

It has always been more difficult for pet owners to find rental properties that allow pets, and even when they do, many options come with strict pet restrictions. With over 70% of renters searching for pet-friendly rentals, allowing pets can significantly increase your tenant poo...

By Robert MacGuire - Tuesday, July 14, 2026

Basic Standards Your San Diego Property Manager Should Meet

Hiring a property manager is a smart way to ensure your rental property's needs are met. However, you will only benefit from the service if you hire the right property managers. Most can handle standard operating procedures, but a skilled property manager can also address cha...

By Robert MacGuire - Sunday, June 14, 2026

Do's and Don'ts For Multifamily Property Lease Negotiations

Property owners often try their best to either secure new tenants or encourage lease renewals, but they don't anticipate that renters might negotiate lease terms. Many things, such as better options or changes in economic conditions, can prompt it.Either way, you have to be p...

By Robert MacGuire - Thursday, May 14, 2026

Tenant Screening Practices to Find Quality Residents in San Diego

San Diego is one of the largest rental markets in California, which means you have more prospects to pick from. That may sound like a good thing at first, but the larger your pool of prospective tenants, the greater the need to filter out unreliable applicants.What you need is a ...

By Robert MacGuire - Saturday, March 14, 2026

Lease Rules That San Diego Multifamily Properties Should Have

The lease agreement is a legally-binding contract that protects both landlords and tenants, and the included lease clauses establish the terms of your rental business. With that said, you need to add crucial terms that will ensure smooth operations on both sides.In this blog, we ...

By Robert MacGuire - Saturday, February 14, 2026

How to Fill Vacant Rental Units Fast in San Diego Multifamily Properties

Vacant units are money pits in the long run; that's a simple fact. There's no rental income to be made, but you still have to maintain them for prospective tenants, and pay utility costs if electronics are running to keep them in good living condition.To expedite the...

By Robert MacGuire - Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Why You Should Create a Social Media Page for Your Rental Business

In case you haven't noticed, most of the people you know spend a lot of time on social media platforms. Finding information about businesses and services has become as simple as typing their name in the search box. Property owners have recognized how social media channels can...

By Robert MacGuire - Sunday, December 14, 2025

Signs That a San Diego Home is Built With Substandard Materials

Investing in real estate requires meticulous research to make sure that you're getting your money's worth, and that includes construction inspections of the property. It's easy to disguise real estate as prime property, especially if you don't know what to look fo...

By Robert MacGuire - Friday, November 14, 2025

Do’s and Don’ts for Negotiating San Diego Rental Rates with Tenants

Your rental income is the lifeblood of your business, so the success of your property depends heavily on tenants paying rent. Sometimes, circumstances call for rent increases to cover costs without getting a negative cash flow, and sometimes, you'll need to agree to a lo...

By Robert MacGuire - Tuesday, October 14, 2025

Understanding Square Footage in Homes: How Big Is It?

It's important to know the specific size of the livable space in a home, especially if you intend to bring your own belongings and furnishings. On a smaller scale, it might be easy to visualize what a square foot looks like, but in terms of floor space, it's much harder t...