By Neil Fjellestad & Chris De Marco 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. Our business of four decades provides us a practical snapshot of the local economy. So, what does our...
Rent Sense: Be Safe We want to feel safe where we live. Therefore we naturally inquire when we visit a potential rental home, condo or apartment, “How safe is it here?” What seems unnatural is when the answer to this inquiry is less than straightforward and even seems evasive. It can sound like there’s some...
By Neil Fjellestad and Chris De Marco Think the recession is over? Nearly three-quarters of recent respondents in southern California think not. Think that local real estate prices are going to take off again? Again, the majority believe maybe but not for years. Despite the current set-backs, San Diego is a great place to live...
We can’t tell you how often a rental owner comes to us with a vacancy problem and wants to tell us what the rent will be and/or their specifications for a qualified renter at that rate. Perhaps in no other industry do small businesses (independent housing providers) of goods (rental homes) and services (renter services)...
There are fundamental investment mistakes made by rental owners that can unravel the potential return and negate the inherent safety of the investment. These mistakes are compounded by poor property management. This combination generally translates into a bad rental experience for the tenant(s) as well. • Most businesses fail due to owners’ lack of sufficient...
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