San Diego Property Management Blog

Good news you will rarely have tenants who damage your property beyond the amount of the security deposit that you’ve collected. In my 23 years of property management, I can count on one hand the number of times this has happened. It’s even rarer that you’ll have to go to court. But, you do want to be prepared. &nbs...

Part of real estate investing is making good decisions, and one of the biggest decisions you’ll make as a landlord is whether to manage on your own or hire a professional property manager. I own a property management company, but I know that some people are well-suited to self-management.  Usually, I ask people these four q...

It’s no secret that we’ve had a retirement crisis looming for a while, and it’s not getting any better. Pensions once funded our retirement in the 1970s and 80s, but those are going away. Currently, only 13 percent of private sector employees have a pension. After pensions were phased out, 401K plans took over. Howev...

With a rental property investment, your top goal is to maximize your rental income and minimize your expenses. One thing you’ll have to get right is reducing vacancy times. Today, we’re sharing three tips on how to keep a great tenant in your property.   Pricing: What Will My House Rent For? One of the most common q...

If you are trying to find a property manager, we’d like you to consider Penny Realty. We provide full service residential property management, and today we’re telling you why you should consider working with us. It’s simple: we do not cost you money. In fact, we help property owners like you make more money. Transpar...

The good news is that most tenants in Pacific Beach and San Diego do pay their rent on time. At Penny Realty, we have not had to evict a tenant for many years. We do have experience with tenants who pay late, however, and we’re sharing some tips with Pacific Beach landlords on how to handle that. Pacific Beach Tenant Screening ...

Most Pacific Beach investors focus on ROI – or return on investment. That’s the bottom line, and it’s what you should be thinking about when you’re making decisions. A lot of variables go into increasing your ROI, and we are focusing on three of those today.    Minimize Vacancy Time To minimize the...

Penny Realty is a property management company serving Pacific Beach and coastal San Diego, and today, we are providing a market forecast for Pacific Beach investors.  Real Estate Restrictions  Here in San Diego, we’re unique because we are real estate constrained. There’s the ocean to the west and Mexico to...

Landlords never have the intention of making mistakes, but the laws and requirements involved in owning a rental property can be confusing. We have identified five of the top mistakes that landlords make, and we’re telling you about them today so you can do your best to avoid them.  Skipping the Screening Process  Y...

At Penny Realty, we want to help you be a good landlord, and in order to do that you have to rent your home to a great tenant. We have three specific tips that will help you accomplish that: make sure the property is in excellent shape, price it right, and do a full background screening. Provide a Home or Condo in Great Condition ...