Property Advantage Blog Your complete resource for leasing and managing property in Southern California. As one of the largest property management companies in Southern California, the agents at Property Advantage are often approached by property owners and investors who want to change their property management company in San Diego. Unfortunately, we notice that many people are concerned about the difficulty in transitioning between property management companies. Everyone has a friend of a friend who has a horror story of missed payments, unsent notices, or other problems when they tried to transition property management companies. However, making the change to a new property management company in San Diego does not have to be chaotic. With these six [...]

Property Advantage Blog Your complete resource for leasing and managing property in Southern California. You vetted the applicant, confirmed their income and prepared a lease. Now you are well on your way securing a reliable source of additional rental income. But, before you can begin building your equity and wealth, you need to seal the deal. Before executing the lease, you need to orchestrate a walk-through and inspection of the property. […]

Property Advantage Blog Your complete resource for leasing and managing property in Southern California. A rental property owner in the San Diego rental market has great opportunities, with the high demand for all types of properties. Whether you own a single-family home, a multi-family property or a San Diego vacation rental, you want to make sure that property works for you. This means renting to future tenants who will pay promptly and help maintain your property values. Screening potential clients for your properties, though, can be tricky: you have to follow both federal and California fair housing laws. The laws are complicated, but ignorance of the law does not excuse you, should [...]

Property Advantage Blog Your complete resource for leasing and managing property in Southern California. Attracting tenants to your San Diego rental property is important since, without renters, you won’t have any income. The first step, of course, is to create an inviting rental. Make sure your residential property is clean and well-maintained, and when you’re ready — promote it. […]

Interviewing potential residents for your rental property is fraught with risk. You need to accomplish multiple goals without exposing yourself to potentially bankruptcy-inducing liability. San Diego property management companies are experienced at interviewing applicants without exposing you or themselves to liability for discrimination or any other reason. California is particularly challenging because it imposes additional protections on top of the federal Civil Rights laws. […]

Property Advantage Blog Your complete resource for leasing and managing property in Southern California. So, you decided to break into the San Diego real estate market and become a rental property owner. Congratulations! You have taken your first step into an entirely new world of wealth building and management. However, by purchasing a rental property you plan on leasing does not automatically mean that you are ready to find some potential residents and start leasing. You need to carefully consider your neighborhood, who you want to rent to, and the terms that you should include in your leasing contract. […]

Property Advantage Blog Your complete resource for leasing and managing property in Southern California. San Diego is widely regarded as a paradise-like city in the United States. It has the beaches from Coronado to La Jolla and the laid-back atmosphere of Hawaii while being on the mainland and far cheaper to live. As such, it is an attractive place to live, work, and raise a family – which means it is an excellent place to invest in real estate and find reliable residents. […]

Property Advantage Blog Your complete resource for leasing and managing property in Southern California. San Diego, aside from being America’s Finest City is also host to numerous military bases. The Navy SEALs’ headquarters is just north of Imperial Beach, the Pacific Fleet is based at 32nd Street Naval Station, and the Marines have air stations and training facilities from Miramar to Pendleton. San Diego is the military’s significant presence in California and the West Coast. There are few cities with as many military personnel as San Diego. […]

Property Advantage Blog Your complete resource for leasing and managing property in Southern California. Preventative maintenance of your San Diego rental property is so incredibly important. Whether you own a single home or multiple units, a scheduled maintenance program can save you time, money and, most importantly, headaches down the road. It keeps tenants happy, too! A rental property will not attract and retain long-term tenancy – which translates to a better return on investment – unless it’s properly maintained. With the rental market constantly shifting, being prepared is the best way to keep your real estate on the market. […]

Property Advantage Blog Your complete resource for leasing and managing property in Southern California. San Diego County boasts some of the best weather in the world. Over three million people call San Diego County home. It is one of the most diverse counties in the country and the second most populous in California. It’s a dynamic and exciting place to live, which is why so many people call San Diego County home. […]