Property Management Blog Posts

Practical insights for San Diego rental property owners from the experienced team at Penny Realty. Explore articles on rental market trends, resident screening, maintenance, leasing, property management, and strategies for protecting and maximizing the performance of your rental property.

By Greg Flaherty - Friday, August 28, 2020

What is The Difference of Owning a Vacation Rental vs. Long-Term Rental in San Diego?

An investment property in San Diego is usually going to fall into one of two categories. Either it will be a long-term rental, with a tenant signing a lease agreement of a year or more, or it will be short-term rental, which is often the same as a vacation home.There are pros and...

By Greg Flaherty - Friday, October 4, 2019

What Rent Control Laws in San Diego Mean for Landlords

Rent control is on its way to San Diego, and if you’re a Landlord, you’re probably not going to be thrilled with that. If you’re a Tenant, you’ll likely welcome it.Today, we want to talk about what Rent Control – or rent stabilization – might m...

By Greg Flaherty - Friday, June 21, 2019

San Diego Real Estate Investors - Try to Avoid These 6 Mistakes

Real estate investing in San Diego can be very profitable, but it can also be a downright punishment in your pocketbook if you make mistakes and do not get it right.I’ve been in the business for 29 years and when I started, I made all kinds of mistakes. I’ve also bee...

By Greg Flaherty - Sunday, June 24, 2018

Service Animals vs. Pets: What to Know in San Diego

San Diego landlords and property managers must allow service dogs and support animals unless they threaten the safety and property of others. The theme of this topic is this: service dogs and support animals are not pets. Tenants have the right to bring service ...

By Greg Flaherty - Monday, April 23, 2018

How a San Diego Property Manager Handles Tenant Damages Beyond the Security Deposit

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 h...

By Greg Flaherty - Monday, March 19, 2018

Should I Self Manage or Hire a Property Management Company?

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 ...

By Greg Flaherty - Tuesday, January 30, 2018

Buy, Rent, and Retire with San Diego Real Estate

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. A...

By Greg Flaherty - Tuesday, August 29, 2017

3 Tips to Reduce Vacancy in Your San Diego Rental Home

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 W...

By Greg Flaherty - Monday, December 5, 2016

Tenant Eviction Pacific Beach – What to Do When My Tenant Stops Paying Rent

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...

By Greg Flaherty - Monday, November 28, 2016

3 Important Tips to Maximize Your ROI on Your Real Estate Investment in Pacific Beach

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 to...

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