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How Much Rent Can You Afford

John Boruff - Tuesday, August 9, 2022

Tenants often overestimate what they can afford when looking for a rental. They’re not realistic and don’t sit down and add up all their monthly expenses and as a result end up can having issues paying their rent. Dete... read more >>

Is Your Rental Property Underpriced

John Boruff - Wednesday, August 3, 2022

Are you losing thousands of dollars because your rental property is rented for less than market rent? With the fluctuations in values and rents over the past couple of years combined with the fact that many areas could not raise t... read more >>

Preventing Fires in Your Rental Home

John Boruff - Tuesday, July 26, 2022

Annually, there were over 379,600 fires in 2018 at residences in America that caused over 8 billion dollars in damage, killed approximately 3000 people, and injured 11,000 more. Making sure you avoid a fire in your home and are pr... read more >>

Lease Only or Full-Service Property Management Whats the Difference

John Boruff - Tuesday, July 19, 2022

When a homeowner has a vacant property and wants to fill the vacancy, what does he or she do? She can either do it herself, hire a real estate agent, or hire a property management company. What is lease only/tenant placement?... read more >>

What is Considered Normal Wear at a Rental Property

John Boruff - Wednesday, July 13, 2022

The lease ended and your tenants have moved out. The property doesn’t look the same as when your tenants moved in so they should be charged, right? Not quite. Tenants are responsible for damage due to negligence, misuse... read more >>

San Diego Rental Market Update

John Boruff - Thursday, July 7, 2022

Remember when we could count on June as being our peak rental season in San Diego? The weather is nearly perfect, the days are longer, students are out of school, and it’s a great time to find and hold awesome yard sales, wh... read more >>

Can I Use My Security Deposit Towards Last Months Rent

John Boruff - Tuesday, July 5, 2022

Many tenants assume that when they pay a security deposit to rent a property, they don’t have to pay last month’s rent. Since the amount is often similar if not the same as the rental amount, it’s normal to make ... read more >>

What Modifications Can I Make to My Rental Home

John Boruff - Wednesday, June 22, 2022

You’ve found your perfect rental home but what would make it even more perfect is a little garden in the backyard or a room painted your favorite color. Are you allowed to make modifications or not?Your lease may or may not ... read more >>

How Can I Terminate My Lease Early

Palomar Property Services - Tuesday, June 14, 2022

Are you a tenant who has a lease in place but for some reason you need to end it sooner than the current expiration date? Maybe your income has changed and you cannot afford it, you’re in a new relationship and want a bigger... read more >>

All About Refrigerators in Rental Homes

John Boruff - Tuesday, June 7, 2022

A refrigerator is arguably the most important appliance in rental homes. Tenants can usually work around an oven that’s not heating or not wash clothes for a few days if the washer or dryer malfunction, but a refrigerator wo... read more >>