Property Management Blog Posts

In an ideal world, we'd have less work. In reality, 45% of landlords manage their own properties, meaning it's up to them to make sure everything is in good shape. With so much that's necessary for a rental proper... read more >>

Choosing a property management company in San Diego County could have an enormous impact on your real estate investment. If you are able to choose the best San Diego property management company, you can maximize returns on your in... read more >>

Part of being a successful and responsible property owner in the San Diego, CA area is making sure that your buildings are safe places for their inhabitants to live. That means not only ensuring the building itself is sound, but m... read more >>

As a landlord in the San Diego area, the last thing you want to discover is that squatters have taken up residence in your rental property. If they have been there long enough, it can be difficult to get them to leave. In some cas... read more >>

Did you know you can raise your tenant’s rent by 9.1%? Under the Tenant Protection Act of 2019, the yearly cap for increasing rent is at 5%. The increase includes inflation adjustment but should not go above 10% even if CPI ... read more >>

Should you invest in a condo or single-family home? We often work with first-time real estate investors, and many of them have been asking us if they should buy a single-family home or a condo—which is the better invest... read more >>

Can you sell your rental property while a tenant is still living there?Can rental property owners sell while a tenant still lives there? The answer to that question is yes, but there are certain things you need to be aware of befo... read more >>

A lot of property owners want to know whether furnishing their rental will ultimately generate more income for them. As with most things concerning real estate, the answer is: it depends. While it may make sense to furnish your re... read more >>

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&rsq... read more >>

What’s a better investment: real estate or the stock market? Today I’ll settle this once and for all by listing five reasons real estate is the better investment. The first is cash flow—real estate generates a st... read more >>