Welcome to Renter 101! Last week we gave you tips on how the application process works. This week let’s talk about actually being a renter. So you have been approved and are getting ready to move in: Here are the top things we think you need to know before you do…. Read your lease! This...

When completing a rental application it can be hard to know how the process works. Most management companies have a standard application asking similar questions. Owners on the other hand will vary from no application to borderline questionable applications. How they handle the approval process can vary as well. Property Management companies with any sort...

In recent weeks we have all heard about the Republic Trash nightmare. But, let me tell you a story about another terrible trash debacle. We signed up a beautiful brand-new home. Literally built in 2019. As you can imagine this home rented fast, in the summer of 2021. Unfortunately, the owners never had trash services...

San Diego is a proud military town. We are home to one of the largest concentrations of military personnel nationwide. There are more than 100,000 active-duty service members in San Diego.  These active-duty service members are split roughly between the Navy and the Marine Corps. The largest installations are: Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Marine...

Residents often wonder why some of the rules are just so. So we decided to ask the accountant- here are the common questions they get: What is pro-rated rent? How is it determined? Pro-Rated rent is the amount of days you occupy the home during the move in month. For example: If you move in...