Owning rental property has long been the retirement plan of choice. Headlines about softening rents and rising vacancy can make rental property ownership sound less attractive than it used to be. But if you take a step back and look at the full picture, San Diego remains one of the most compelling places in the...

The San Diego Rental Market has shifted. If you own a rental property in San Diego—or you’re looking to rent here—you’ve probably noticed something feels different. Units that used to lease in days are sitting a little longer. Renters are asking questions and negotiating more. And the dramatic rent increases we saw in 2021 and...

The 21-Day Itemization Sprint: Why Turning In Your Keys Early Helps Everyone Win When a resident gives their 30-day notice, the clock starts ticking — and most people assume the real work begins the day they hand over the keys. In reality, that’s when the hardest part of our job starts, and the deadline we’re...

Is Your Price Reflecting the Market or Your Feelings? Are you getting in the way? We understand. You’ve maintained that property beautifully. You put in new appliances. You repainted. You care about it. Of course you think it’s worth top dollar. But here’s the uncomfortable truth: the market doesn’t care about your feelings. It cares...

Are You Getting in the Way of Your Own Rental? (Be Honest.) Here’s something nobody wants to hear: sometimes the biggest obstacle standing between your rental property and a great resident isn’t the market, the location, or the economy. It’s you. That’s not a criticism — it’s an observation we’ve made over 50+ years of...