Great Information For Your San Diego North County Real Estate Rental

Issues that arise during a home rental period require immediate sensivtive response to maintain your property and income stream.

Not everyone has the knowledge and skills to manage their own property.  This article in the San Diego Union gives some insight into important actions landlords must make when renting their homes.

Rent Sense

Responsible rental property ownership requires pro-activity

By Neil Fjellestad and Chris De Marco

FBS Property Management

Owners who manage their own rentals certainly want to protect their property value, increase their equity and preserve cash flow. Unfortunately, they’re often unaware or unable to establish and follow the professional management routi...Article Continued →

Important Checklist For Landlords When Renting To Tenants With Pets

One of the most troubling landlord tenant issues is when the tenants have pets and the pets cause noise or damage to the property.  It is always best to have a complete understanding so that the tenancy remains as peaceful as possible.  This article in the San Diego Union gives excellent guidelines.

Rent Sense

Pet-friendly requires management

By Neil Fjellestad and Chris De Marco

FBS Property Management

Pet ownership in a rental setting works when the renter understands that a “pet-friendly” rental policy is a privilege. From the beginning, this situation must be controlled with clear communication between responsible parties. It begins with an application that identi...Article Continued →

San Diego Real Estate and Property Management Opportunities are Enhanced by Our Tax Code

Because San Diego North County homes and neighborhoods are in high demant from people all around the world we have the unique opportunity to enjoy price appreciation in addition to the normal tax advantages of owning real estate.  When properly leveraged, your return on your investment can be enormous.  The key is knowing how to evaluate and manage your investment.  You need the expert advice of your accountant and your real estate professionals to help maximize that investment.  That investment must be handled as a business for tas purposes and for objective wealth planning for the future.  This article in the San Diego Union "rent sense" column every Sunday is very appropriate:

Questions And Answers About Foreclosures For Owners and Tenants In San Diego

CAUTION

In the fog of foreclosure, beware of solicitors that offer erroneous information in bid to take your money

LILY LEUNG • U-T
Fear and uncertainty filled Daniella Baca after she learned that her landlord was facing foreclosure. Those feelings peaked the day the home was sold, when the single mother of two received what seemed like an official letter offering help and then a warning in capital letters: “If you do nothing, you are risking an eviction within 15 to 30 days.”

“It was scary, especially when I saw the (foreclosure) summons even though my name wasn’t on it,” said Baca, 42.

Baca is among the many renters in San Diego County and other areas hit hard by foreclosures who have been targe...Article Continued →

Tips For Renters in San Diego Who Are Struggling To Make That Monthly Payment:

Rent is due; now what?

By Neil Fjellestad, President

Fjellestad, Barrett & Short

What happens if you lose your job and rent is due on the first?

Hopefully you have emergency funds for this kind of setback, but what if you don’t? Some thoughts: • Take immediate steps to begin unemployment benefits; take control of outgoing expenses; create a realistic 90-day budget and prioritize outstanding payments.

• Pay your rent first. It’s probably your largest disbursement and takes priority. Failure to meet this obligation can have negative implications, now and later. Examples: late fees, eviction costs and moving expenses; bad credit that will haunt you for years, hampering your ability to qualif...Article Continued →