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San Diego property management is a good business and the rewards of equity growth from direct investment in San Diego rental property are well known. However, quickly achieving positive monthly cash flow can require a lot of equity. It made me wonder if there are some promising supplementary real estate investment avenues that . I

As you may recall, as San Diego property managers, we at 8 West have observed that the best return from long term real estate investment tends to come from direct prudent investment in rental property. Especially in dynamic areas such as San Diego. However such direct investment typically involves substantial sums that some may not

Rate Falls to 6.2% In an example of good news for San Diego Property Managers and Investors, the San Diego economy enjoyed a net gain of 3,500 new jobs during August. Resulting in an unemployment rate (not adjusted for seasonal factors) that fell from July’s 6.6% to the current September 6.2% rate. A rate of

Most of us as investors with San Diego property have an interest in millenials (people currently in their 20’s) as prospective tenants who can hopefully pay the substantial rents we desire and ultimately become a capable market for our real estate investments (though that of course takes individuals out of the rental market). As San

Appfolio reports that the national rental vacancy rate is 5% . However, it seems that there are some downsides for Investors and San Diego Property Managers. Their upcoming webinar : “Record Breaking Occupancy Rates….Is This Good News?” goes on to ask – “Is it time to worry or celebrate?” . We’ll be listening in and

The Net Worth of US Households rose 14% during 2013, largely through increases in stock and real estate values. US Gross Domestic Product declined at an annual rate of 2.9% during the first quarter of 2014. The first contraction in three years. A fall in exports was notable. Americans under the age of 25 consider

Experienced in the Management of San Diego & Chula Vista Properties Author: Mark Di Tommaso, Experienced in the Management of San Diego & Chula Vista Properties As we all know, all types of construction took a big and long hit during the recent Great Recession. The resulting relative lack of supply alone would be a