Property Management Blog

Do you currently own an investment property and are considering upgrading to a different one? If so, a 1031 exchange is a great option for you. A 1031 exchange can help you defer capital gains tax as long as you’re buying a “like-kind” property. Some of the most successful real estate investors can attribute this ex...

Southern California is experiencing a booming real estate market, and San Diego is head of the pack! San Diego home prices skyrocketed in the last year, with real estate being sold well above asking prices. Better yet, this momentum and fast property turnovers are expected to continue this fall. With all the time people have spent at...

Life happens, and a time may come when the home you currently own may no longer suit your needs and you’ve decided it is best to move to a new residence. For example, you may need to get a place with more square footage as your family grows, or you may need to downsize as your children move out. Also, there is always that chanc...

Are you thinking of buying a vacation rental property in San Diego, California? San Diego vacation rentals come with a long list of considerations in order to make your investment a success. You have to factor in cost, amenities, location, and even your own capabilities. However, when it’s done right, vacation rental ownership ...

When considering options for adding to your San Diego property’s value, an ADU may spring to mind. But how much value can an ADU realistically add to your property in the San Diego area? Answering this question can be complicated. To have a concrete value, you’ll need professional help to help you work out the numbers, in...

Are you thinking about investing in San Diego real estate?San Diego has a hot real estate market. Before picking a focus area, it’s important to create a plan and choose your targeted group of renters. Your choice of an ideal San Diego neighborhood will depend on your plan and budget. Opinions about the best neighborhoods in Sa...

As a Real Estate investor and an owner of a rental property, there are two ways to go in managing the property and tenant relationship. You can manage the property yourself (self-manage), or you could consider hiring a property management company. If you are leaning toward self-managing, it is usually with the intent to save money. But do...

Investing directly into real estate is done for a variety of purposes. Historically providing steady cashflow and modest price appreciation, a real estate investment is often used to create wealth accumulation or portfolio diversification purposes. But purchasing large assets like real estate can require extra planning and due diligence c...

Whether you're renting out part of your home, an ADU, or standalone units, as a landlord it should always your goal to have your rental units fully occupied with great tenants. You want to maximize your rental income while minimizing the time spent addressing petty concerns or minor issues.One of the first steps you need to take ...

Are you looking to invest in a rental property in San Diego or the surrounding area? When applying for a mortgage for a rental property, there are some similarities to the process of applying for a loan for a primary residence. But on the whole, there are stricter qualification requirements to obtain financing for a non-owner-occupied pro...