The Value of Independent Rental Ownership in Your Retirement Plan
By: Neil Fjellestad and Chris De Marco
FBS Property Management & Advisory

Rental ownership has a long history of satisfying the primary investment priorities of personal financial independence: safety of capital, inflation hedge and tax-favored income. Traditionally, if the detailed financial statements of the wealthy are available for review it becomes apparent that long-term income producing real estate assets directly or indirectly contribute substantially to their net worth.

Certainly there are exceptions that get the notoriety. There are the entrepreneurs that hit the jackpot with a new invention, the right innovation at the right time and/or the market control of a needed commodity. Then there are the speculators that successfully capture the benefits of leveraged capital, cheap labor or some windfall in the short-term that cannot be repeated with consistency.

However, forget the outliers and the top one-percent and concentrate on the basics of what has worked for the top twenty-percent. Locally understood and available rental properties purchased carefully one at a time consistently becomes the safest real asset to own. Note that a small share in a national real estate investment trust may seem like a safe way to get the benefits of real estate ownership but in fact, this is just another financial asset with the same characteristics and historically similar results as any other stock market investment.

Well-located, rental-producing real estate has usually fared better as a long-term hedge against inflation when compared to financial investments. The closer your investment resembles a small business serving customers with an essential part of daily life the more likely that its operations and value are going to keep up with the cost of living.

Though assets may hold value no reliable income is produced. Equity in your personal residence is its own goal providing a sense of financial well-being, a source of emergency funds and a reduction of household expense as you approach retirement; but no income. However, a well maintained and managed rental (house, condo, duplex, and apartments, commercial) that is held free of debt produces tax-favored income on a consistent basis.

Finally, providing ongoing rental housing for households and/or businesses within your community is socially responsible and should be a greater source of personal satisfaction and connection compared to institutional financial investments.

FBS has over four decades of real estate experience. This experience and expertise gives us a unique perspective which is straightforward, direct and transparent. Well located real estate should be owned as a long term investment since it is the safest, most productive method for average people to build wealth. We also believe that property should be kept rented in order to make long term ownership possible since rent collected is helping to keep the property well maintained and paying down loan principal. Eventually the property will be debt free and the rent can become an excellent safe source of additional retirement income for the investor. We have taught and utilized this realistic "real estate doctrine" for decades while keeping our clients on track with comprehensive advisory services and "best practices" property management. Please stop by www.fbs-pm.com        

The Value of Independent Rental Ownership in Your Retirement Plan
By: Neil Fjellestad and Chris De Marco
FBS Property Management & Advisory

Rental ownership has a long history of satisfying the primary investment priorities of personal financial independence: safety of capital, inflation hedge and tax-favored income. Traditionally, if the detailed financial statements of the wealthy are available for review it becomes apparent that long-term income producing real estate assets directly or indirectly contribute substantially to their net worth.

Certainly there are exceptions that get the notoriety. There are the entrepreneurs that hit the jackpot with a new invention, the right innovation at the right time and/or the market control of a needed commodity. Then there are the speculators that successfully capture the benefits of leveraged capital, cheap labor or some windfall in the short-term that cannot be repeated with consistency.

However, forget the outliers and the top one-percent and concentrate on the basics of what has worked for the top twenty-percent. Locally understood and available rental properties purchased carefully one at a time consistently becomes the safest real asset to own. Note that a small share in a national real estate investment trust may seem like a safe way to get the benefits of real estate ownership but in fact, this is just another financial asset with the same characteristics and historically similar results as any other stock market investment.

Well-located, rental-producing real estate has usually fared better as a long-term hedge against inflation when compared to financial investments. The closer your investment resembles a small business serving customers with an essential part of daily life the more likely that its operations and value are going to keep up with the cost of living.

Though assets may hold value no reliable income is produced. Equity in your personal residence is its own goal providing a sense of financial well-being, a source of emergency funds and a reduction of household expense as you approach retirement; but no income. However, a well maintained and managed rental (house, condo, duplex, and apartments, commercial) that is held free of debt produces tax-favored income on a consistent basis.

Finally, providing ongoing rental housing for households and/or businesses within your community is socially responsible and should be a greater source of personal satisfaction and connection compared to institutional financial investments.

FBS has over four decades of real estate experience. This experience and expertise gives us a unique perspective which is straightforward, direct and transparent. Well located real estate should be owned as a long term investment since it is the safest, most productive method for average people to build wealth. We also believe that property should be kept rented in order to make long term ownership possible since rent collected is helping to keep the property well maintained and paying down loan principal. Eventually the property will be debt free and the rent can become an excellent safe source of additional retirement income for the investor. We have taught and utilized this realistic "real estate doctrine" for decades while keeping our clients on track with comprehensive advisory services and "best practices" property management. Please stop by www.fbs-pm.com        

FBS Rent Sense Points to Recent Fannie Mae Latest Economic Outlook as additional proof supporting their projections being emailed to their clients

3rd Quarter FBS Property Newsletter for Independent Rental Owners & Serious R.E. Investors

“ All Economic Indicators Look Good for Long Term Ownership in Certain Regions of the U.S.”

by Neil Fjellestad and Chris DeMarco

Fjellestad, Barrett & Short (FBS)

FBS has over four decades of real estate experience. This experience and expertise gives us a unique perspective which is straightforward, direct and transparent. Well located real estate should be owned as a long term investment since it is the safest, most productive method for average people to build wealth. We also believe that property should be kept rented in order to make long term ownership possible since rent collected is helping to keep the property well maintained and paying down loan principal. Eventually the property will be debt free and the rent can become an excellent safe source of additional retirement income for the investor. We have taught and utilized this realistic "real estate doctrine" for decades while keeping our clients on track with comprehensive advisory services and "best practices" property management.

While the forecast for the economy is positive, the outlook for the housing market has deteriorated as housing activity lost momentum and near-term indicators only suggest minor improvement, Fannie Mae said in its latest economic outlook report.

“The August outlook supports our expectation that the economy will grow in the second half of the year at slightly above trend and push full-year growth into positive territory, albeit still weak by historical standards,” said Fannie Mae Chief Economist Doug Duncan.

But when it comes to housing’s contribution to the economy, Duncan said, “We have downgraded our outlook following the disappointing housing activity seen during the first half of the year.”

“In the first six months of the year, total sales have run below last year’s pace,” Duncan said. “Additionally, on the demand side, there appears to be a conservatism among consumers and their willingness to take on big-ticket purchases, such as homes.”

And next year does not look to be too much better. “We currently estimate that 2014 will finish lower in total sales figures than 2013 – and that 2015, while stronger than 2013 and 2014, will not be the breakout year some are expecting,” Duncan continued.

Despite housing’s lack of contribution to the overall economy, improvements in consumer spending, inventories and employment helped support an upward revision in growth expectations to approximately 3% for the second half of 2014, raising the forecast for all of 2014 by four-tenths to 1.9%.

If you're a local rental owner now you hold a winning ticket if you want a preferred retirement. A preferred retirement includes a personal residence plus rental properties held without debt and managed by professionals. This financial condition allows you some important lifestyle choices where you live and how you live. The ONLY challenge according to Warren Buffet? Comprehensive and constant professional management of your rental business. The solution in San Diego is complete property advisory and management services by FBS.


Please shop and compare; not just price but services and expertise. We have built a healthy San Diego business out of advising independent real estate investors, acquiring and managing rental properties for clients while providing superior housing alternatives for qualified renters. We've accomplished all of this daily for longer than four decades and currently operate rental properties (houses, condos, apartments and commercial) in 69 zip codes throughout the region.

Our renters can view available rentals, apply and pay their rent online. In addition, professionals will give them personal attention to walk the property, attend to needed maintenance items, review leasing documents and move-in. This is modern customer service required when rent is the #1 household expense. Our independent rental owners have their own personal portal where they are kept in the loop on all financial elements of their important real estate investment. In addition, a team of professionals advise on real estate decisions while managing every detail of the rental property.  Please visit us now. Our mobile version will come up if you visit us from your smart phone or pad www.fbs-pm.com 

FBS has over four decades of real estate experience. This experience and expertise gives us a unique perspective which is straightforward, direct and transparent. Well located real estate should be owned as a long term investment since it is the safest, most productive method for average people to build wealth. We also believe that property should be kept rented in order to make long term ownership possible since rent collected is helping to keep the property well maintained and paying down loan principal. Eventually the property will be debt free and the rent can become an excellent safe source of additional retirement income for the investor. We have taught and utilized this realistic "real estate doctrine" for decades while keeping our clients on track with comprehensive advisory services and "best practices" property management.


Rents to jump over next five years
By Jonathan Horn

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Over the next five years, rents in San Diego County are expected to rise almost twice as fast as they did in the preceding decade, according to projections by CBRE.

From 2004 to 2014, the average rent in San Diego County rose from $1,242 to $1,542 per month, a 24 percent increase. By 2019, the average rent is expected to hit $1,830 per month, 19 percent more than the current average, said Dixie Hall, a CBRE apartment specialist.

“If we weren’t under supplied, we’d have much higher vacancy and we wouldn’t be seeing the rent raises that we are,” Hall said. “And we wouldn’t be seeing people paying $2,000 for a one bedroom.”

Speaking to about 200 people at a panel held Thursday by the San Diego County Apartment Association and the Certified Commercial Investment Member San Diego chapter, Hall said demand for rentals has increased because of three major factors: millenials are moving out of their parents’ homes, previous homeowners now choose to rent, and others still have credit issues from the Great Recession and can’t qualify for a mortgage.

The vacancy rate in San Diego County is about 3.7 percent, below a stable market, which would have vacancies around 5 percent, said moderator Robert Vallera, senior vice president of VOIT real-estate services. Another report, released Thursday by Cassidy Turley, calculated San Diego County’s vacancy rate as 2.6 percent, second lowest in the nation after San Jose.

CBRE reports that it is tracking 8,600 new units under construction, with 1,600 of them downtown. That’s where most of the demand for new units exists, said Peter Burley, who directs the Rosenthal Center for Real Estate Studies of Chicago.

“The millenials are distinctly urban, preferring public transportation, walkable neighborhoods, flexible work environments and easy access to social interaction,” he said. “They don’t drive.”

Hall said the new units being built, while expensive, are highly amenitized, with fire pits, pool decks, barbecues, large gyms and clubhouses. “You would want to live in these properties,” she said. “Residents today want to socialize, they want to be outside, they don’t want to be trapped in their apartment.”

Marco Sessa, senior vice president of Sudberry Properties, in charge of the expansive Civita mixed-use community in Mission Valley, said developers have a hard time responding to the demand for more units.

“It’s almost impossible to get things approved and it takes a very long time,” he said. “Unfortunately even with the amount of deliveries that are expected in the next few years, it is by far the demand exceeds the supply, not because we don’t want to build it but because it’s very difficult to get those projects actually out of the ground.”

The ONLY challenge according to Warren Buffet? Comprehensive and constant professional management of your rental business. The solution in San Diego is complete property advisory and management services by FBS.

FBS has over four decades of real estate experience. This experience and expertise gives us a unique perspective which is straightforward, direct and transparent. Well located real estate should be owned as a long term investment since it is the safest, most productive method for average people to build wealth. We also believe that property should be kept rented in order to make long term ownership possible since rent collected is helping to keep the property well maintained and paying down loan principal. Eventually the property will be debt free and the rent can become an excellent safe source of additional retirement income for the investor. We have taught and utilized this realistic "real estate doctrine" for decades while keeping our clients on track with comprehensive advisory services and "best practices" property management.


Rents to jump over next five years
By Jonathan Horn

Rent_t540


Over the next five years, rents in San Diego County are expected to rise almost twice as fast as they did in the preceding decade, according to projections by CBRE.

From 2004 to 2014, the average rent in San Diego County rose from $1,242 to $1,542 per month, a 24 percent increase. By 2019, the average rent is expected to hit $1,830 per month, 19 percent more than the current average, said Dixie Hall, a CBRE apartment specialist.

“If we weren’t under supplied, we’d have much higher vacancy and we wouldn’t be seeing the rent raises that we are,” Hall said. “And we wouldn’t be seeing people paying $2,000 for a one bedroom.”

Speaking to about 200 people at a panel held Thursday by the San Diego County Apartment Association and the Certified Commercial Investment Member San Diego chapter, Hall said demand for rentals has increased because of three major factors: millenials are moving out of their parents’ homes, previous homeowners now choose to rent, and others still have credit issues from the Great Recession and can’t qualify for a mortgage.

The vacancy rate in San Diego County is about 3.7 percent, below a stable market, which would have vacancies around 5 percent, said moderator Robert Vallera, senior vice president of VOIT real-estate services. Another report, released Thursday by Cassidy Turley, calculated San Diego County’s vacancy rate as 2.6 percent, second lowest in the nation after San Jose.

CBRE reports that it is tracking 8,600 new units under construction, with 1,600 of them downtown. That’s where most of the demand for new units exists, said Peter Burley, who directs the Rosenthal Center for Real Estate Studies of Chicago.

“The millenials are distinctly urban, preferring public transportation, walkable neighborhoods, flexible work environments and easy access to social interaction,” he said. “They don’t drive.”

Hall said the new units being built, while expensive, are highly amenitized, with fire pits, pool decks, barbecues, large gyms and clubhouses. “You would want to live in these properties,” she said. “Residents today want to socialize, they want to be outside, they don’t want to be trapped in their apartment.”

Marco Sessa, senior vice president of Sudberry Properties, in charge of the expansive Civita mixed-use community in Mission Valley, said developers have a hard time responding to the demand for more units.

“It’s almost impossible to get things approved and it takes a very long time,” he said. “Unfortunately even with the amount of deliveries that are expected in the next few years, it is by far the demand exceeds the supply, not because we don’t want to build it but because it’s very difficult to get those projects actually out of the ground.”

The ONLY challenge according to Warren Buffet? Comprehensive and constant professional management of your rental business. The solution in San Diego is complete property advisory and management services by FBS.

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