Property Management Blog

By Robert MacGuire - Thursday, February 16, 2023

5 Reasons to Allow Tenants to Pay Rent Online

82% of US citizens used some form of online payment in 2021. Part of this was because of the pandemic. Many people felt online shopping was safer and were weary of public spaces.Online payments are also generally more convenient. Digital payments are faster and take less time out...

By Robert MacGuire - Thursday, February 9, 2023

3 Tips for Keeping Up with Rental Property Maintenance

In San Diego, you're legally required to provide rental property maintenance to tenants. Since you own the building, you're in charge of property care and management.There are two reasons why you want to stay on top of property maintenance. First, your renters should feel...

By Robert MacGuire - Thursday, February 2, 2023

A Guide to Charging Late Fees for Late Rent Payments

Did you know there are more than eight million Americans who can't pay their rent on time?While it's not ideal, as a property owner and landlord, there may be times when you have to implement a late fee if your tenants don't pay rent on time. The process isn't as ...

By Robert MacGuire - Thursday, January 26, 2023

3 Benefits of Working with a Full Service Property Management Company

The U.S. property management industry is currently worth over $1,588.6 million and growing rapidly as more rental property investors discover the value of these services.So, if you're considering placing tenants in your San Diego property, consider joining this popular trend....

By Robert MacGuire - Thursday, January 19, 2023

What Factors Impact Rental Valuation in San Diego?

One of the most critical aspects of successful real estate is setting the correct price. Prices that are too low risk landlords losing money on their investments, while those that are set too high risk them struggling to obtain tenants.In San Diego today, the median monthly rent ...

By Robert MacGuire - Thursday, January 12, 2023

3 Things to Consider About Lease Renewals in San Diego

Across the United States, the average renter stays in a property for a little more than two years (27.5 months to be exact). If you are a landlord and are currently happy with the tenants you have in your property, you may be keen for them to stay. Likewise, tenants who are satis...

By Robert MacGuire - Thursday, January 5, 2023

3 Things to Know About Tenant Placement Services in San Diego

San Diego has a large rental market, with 53% of properties being occupied by renting tenants. If you're a landlord, you may have run into problems with tenants in the past. That's where a tenant placement service from a property management company can be useful.With...

By Robert MacGuire - Thursday, December 29, 2022

4 Top Property Maintenance Tips

It is estimated that 44.1 million American households are renters. This number shows no signs of slowing, with property in demand all over the country. So how can you benefit from the boom?One way is by keeping good tenants in your home and that means maintaining a quality proper...

By Robert MacGuire - Thursday, December 22, 2022

Pros And Cons of Pets in a Rental Property

Deciding to allow pets to occupy your rental property is a big decision. Vetting a renter is hard enough, and with a pet comes extra responsibility. How big is the pet? Will it make a mess of your property? These are all valuable questions and should be asked before you decide to...

By Robert MacGuire - Thursday, December 15, 2022

Owner Statements: What You Need to Know

This year, the average annual pay for a landlord in the United States is almost $70,000 per year.How much you make as a landlord will depend on different factors, like how many properties you own and your rental property locations.To understand your pay as a landlord, you need to...