Property Management Blog

By Robert MacGuire - Thursday, March 24, 2016

DIY fixes Every Renter Should Know

Here are a few property management DIY property fixes from your property management experts.How to Patch a Hole in the WallAll you need is spackle and a putty knife. Fill the hole with spackle using the putty knife or your finger, smooth it over to create a smooth surface and ble...

By Robert MacGuire - Sunday, March 20, 2016

16 Things Every Owner & Renter Should Own

We asked around to our owners and renters and came up with the following list of things every renter and owner should own. Their advise along with years as property managers makes us believe we have a good list but we want your input. Read the following and let us know if we are ...

By Robert MacGuire - Tuesday, March 15, 2016

When to Hire Property Manager

When it comes hiring a professional property manager you have to consider many things. Being an owner of investment or rental property you know two things to be true – that owning real estate is an investment in your and your family’s future. And It take a lot of time...

By Robert MacGuire - Friday, February 19, 2016

Best Coffee in San Diego by Neighborhood

We Property managers are no different than you- we need our coffee and lucky for us there is a new sence in town and its bound to give you a wake up call. The coffee culture associated with the Pacific Northwest has headed south and has arrived in San Diego. These coffee shops fo...

By Robert MacGuire - Sunday, January 24, 2016

Enjoy a Staycation

We live in a vacation destination but we so often forget to enjoy it.Here are some tips for a staycation: Stay at a HotelHead to Shelter an check out Humphreys Half Moon Inn or The Dana hotel. They are both right on the water and will make you feel like you’re way without b...

By Robert MacGuire - Sunday, January 17, 2016

San Diego Restaurent Week

Its officially San Diego Restaurant Week!We can’t wait to sample some excellent food at some old favorites, as well as trying out some new places.Here is a list of restaurant you will be seeing us at:Bottega Americano – Downtown San DiegoNamed one of the 11 hottest ne...

By Robert MacGuire - Sunday, January 10, 2016

6 Things to Consider When Renting to Someone with a Pet

San Diego is a pet friendly city. Its amazing outdoor lifestyle, pet friendly restaurants, dog beaches and more might be convincing enough to make your home a pet friendly rental.But before you agree to have pets you should consider the following:Does your rental have a gated yar...

By Robert MacGuire - Sunday, December 13, 2015

Interest Rates- What You Need to Know

The Fed keeps talking about it and we keep holding our breath… is December the month the Federal Reserve with raise interest rates? And what does that mean for current and future real estate investments? Here is your need-to-know.Catch me upThe Federal Reserve has kept int...

By Robert MacGuire - Monday, December 7, 2015

How to Get Your Rent Deposit Returned

To assure you get most of your rent deposit returned, a walk-through you can determine if there are any issues that need fixing before you move in. Prior to finalizing a lease in a new apartment or home tenants should be meet with the Property Manager or Owner to do there own ins...

By Robert MacGuire - Monday, November 30, 2015

Questions about El Niño? Here is the need to know

You might have noticed an increase in rain over the last month and according to experts its just the beginning of what will be a wet winter.Below is a list of common El Niño questions to give you a better idea of how to property yourself, your property and to ease your min...