Rent Sense: Is Month-to-Month Rental Best? By Neil Fjellestad & Chris De Marco FBS Property Management Some renters prefer a month-to-month rental agreement citing the high unemployment situation in San Diego or their personal current concerns about contractual commitment. It has always been our belief that a long term lease attracts and best serves qualified […]
Rent Sense: Vacancies Need Marketing By Neil Fjellestad and Chris De Marco FBS Property Management We understand the importance of professionally marketing a rental vacancy. Making a mistake with “rental pricing” or showing the property before it is “market-ready” can prolong the vacancy or attract non-qualified prospects. Targeted promotion along with a polished presentation will […]
Rent Sense: Value of Rental Ownership By: Neil Fjellestad and Chris De Marco FBS Property Management 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 […]
Rent Sense: Smart Owners Avoid Mistakes By Neil Fjellestad and Chris De Marco FBS Property Management Some investors become independent rental owners by design as a result of well-planned financial strategy and/or the advice of a trusted CPA or CFP. These “strategic investors” usually employ recommended professional property management as well. Others are “situational investors” […]
Rent Sense: Respect Your Neighbors By Neil Fjellestad and Chris De Marco FBS Property Management Life is hard enough. Who needs a neighbor that comes home late and cranks up the volume on the television or stereo; has a barking dog when left alone; children that run and scream; loud parties and frequent visitors that […]