Property Management Blog

By Robert MacGuire - Tuesday, May 28, 2024

New Trends in Property Marketing: What's Working in Today's Market?

Are you struggling to attract website traffic or generate leads to gain new tenants? You're not alone. About 65% of businesses struggle with the same challenges.If you're neglecting the latest property marketing trends, you could lose leads. Read on for the real estate ma...

By Robert MacGuire - Tuesday, May 21, 2024

5 Tips for Effective Rental Property Accounting

Do you constantly find yourself worrying about your rental property finances?Are you a San Diego landlord who doesn't know if you can expand your real estate portfolio?Do you wonder how you can accurately track things like rental payments and security deposits?If so, you may ...

By Robert MacGuire - Tuesday, May 14, 2024

The Do's and Don'ts of Rental Leasing in 2024

A rental portfolio has the potential to generate a strong passive income, but what issues can get in the way?This is an important question to ask yourself as you embark on your rental real estate journey.Building a lucrative rental portfolio goes beyond purchasing a property. You...

By Robert MacGuire - Tuesday, May 7, 2024

3 Ways to Increase the Value of Your Investment Property

Every real estate portfolio starts with a goal. Your objective could be to make a certain amount of money by a set date. Thus, you'll need a strategy to achieve that goal.If you want to make money in real estate, you must have a solid understanding of your property value. Nex...

By Robert MacGuire - Sunday, April 28, 2024

How Much Should I Charge for Rent at My Properties in San Diego?

Have you thought about renting your property in San Diego? While the housing market has high prices for renters and buyers, the vacancy rate was around 3.2% near the start of 2023.The market value of your property is likely high, and there are plenty of opportunities to earn a lu...

By Robert MacGuire - Sunday, April 21, 2024

Emotional Support Animal vs Service Animal: A Guide for San Diego Landlords

According to Share America, there are at least 500,000 service dogs in the US. Understanding the difference between an emotional support animal vs. service animal is essential for landlords in San Diego. This knowledge will help you comply with local laws and regulations, which c...

By Robert MacGuire - Sunday, April 14, 2024

How to Collect Rent Electronically at Your San Diego Rental Properties

Are you looking at rent collection as an experience?Tenants need a user-friendly rent collection experience that maintains trust. Landlords need a similar experience that helps them keep accurate financial records. A convenient solution is necessary for both of these experiences....

By Robert MacGuire - Sunday, April 7, 2024

Lease Extension vs Renewal: A Guide for Rental Property Owners in San Diego, CA

Think of all the times in your life when your time at a certain place was up. Picture your last day of school or a job.Now think of what you would have done if you'd wanted to stay longer. There are two primary methods to extend rental agreements. Choosing the right one is im...

By Robert MacGuire - Thursday, March 28, 2024

Tenant Rights: Can a Tenant Refuse a Showing?

After a somewhat sluggish 2023, the San Diego rental market is once again picking up, with 2024 predicted to be one of the busiest years yet for the area.This means that you might be in the process of procuring new tenants for your portfolio. A huge part of this process is, of co...

By Robert MacGuire - Thursday, March 21, 2024

A Guide to Owner Statements and Reporting for Investment Properties

In September 2023, San Diego became the most competitive rental market in Southern California for the first time in years. The increase in competition is due to strong population growth and a continuous housing shortage.A majority of units in San Diego are occupied, which is grea...