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Landlords - You can cut down on losses between tenants!

2008-11-13T10:39:00.000-08:00

One of the most frustrating things about transitioning tenants is rent loss.

Cleaning and preparing an apartment for a new occupant on the first of the month after an old lessee moves out on the 31st is nearly impossible. You inevitably lose a month's rent as you prepare the apartment for the next tenant, right? Not always.

There are three strategies to reduce the amount of rent you lose between tenants.

1.Ask your current tenant to move out early. Provide them with reduced rent for the month as an incentive to leave a week or two before the lease ends. This gives you some time to prepare the apartment, while still allowing your new tenant to move in on the first of the following month. Instead of a month's rent lost, you lose a week or two.

2.On the flip side you can ask the new tenant if they can move in a week or two later. Discount the first month's rent to give you a week or two for any work that needs to be done. You may find several tenants love the idea of beginning a lease on the 15th of the month. Many same-town renters will do this to avoid having to move out of an old apartment and into a new one in one day. Also, if renters are overlapping their rents to allow an easier move, they would probably prefer to pay both rents for only a half month instead of a whole month.

3.Offering a 12 and one-half month lease is another way to cut your losses in half. Rather than waiting until the last minute and offering current or future tenants rebates on rent to change their schedules, plan ahead and write it into the lease. This way, your tenant is prepared to move out in the middle of their last month, and you are assured a small cushion between tenants.
Though these are excellent ways to minimize losses during tenant turnover, the best method of reducing rent loss is to retain tenants. The longer tenants stay, the less vacancy losses you will incur. AND THE MOST IMPORTANT THING YOU CAN DO IS TO

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Wishing you a many "No Vacancy" Months!
Mary
Rent San Diego Properties

Renting with Pets in San Diego

2008-11-07T14:27:00.000-08:00

If you have a pet you already know how hard it can be to find a rental property that is pet friendly. So we thought that we would come up with some "tips" to make your search just alittle easier.

*Give yourself enough time. Nobody likes the hassles involved with moving, much less finding rental housing that accepts pets. If you are renting now, start your search at least six weeks before your lease expires.

*Understand why many housing communities reject pets Put yourself in the shoes of a landlord, housing manager, property owner, or condominium association board member for a moment: They may have had bad experiences with irresponsible pet owners who didn't safely confine their animals or pick up their feces, sneaked pets in, or left ruined carpets and drapes when they moved out. They may be worried about complaints from neighbors about barking dogs and wonder how they are going to deal effectively with pet owners if problems arise. All these concerns are legitimate. That's why people looking for an apartment, house, or condominium to rent must be able to sell themselves as responsible pet owners who are committed to providing responsible pet care and being responsible neighbors.

*Gather proof that you're responsible The more documentation you can provide attesting to your conscientiousness as a pet owner, the more convincing your appeal will be to your future landlord. Compile the following documents:A letter of reference from your current landlord verifying that you are a responsible pet owner. Written proof that your adult dog has completed a training class, or that your puppy is enrolled in one. A letter from your veterinarian stating that you have been diligent in your pet's medical care. Supply documentation that your pet has been spayed or neutered and vaccinated against rabies. (Sterilized pets are healthier, calmer, and far less likely to be a nuisance to neighbors.) Most veterinarians routinely fulfill such requests for their clients.

*Let the Landlord/ Manager know That you share any concerns about cleanliness. Point out that your pet is housetrained or litter-box trained. Emphasize that you always clean up after your dog outdoors and that you always properly dispose of your pet's waste. Promote yourself Responsible pet owners make excellent residents. Because they must search harder for a place to live, pet caregivers are more likely to stay put. Lower vacancy rates mean lower costs and fewer headaches for landlords and real estate agents. Let prospective landlords and managers know that you understand that living with a companion animal is a privilege, not a right

*Promote your pet. Offer to bring your pet to meet the owner or property manager, or invite the landlord to visit you and your pet in your current home. A freshly groomed, well-behaved pet will speak volumes. Emphasize that the same pride you take in caring for your pet extends to taking care of your home. Many landlords are concerned about fleas, so be sure to let your prospective landlord know that you maintain an active flea-control program for your pet and home. Provide written proof that your pet is spayed or neutered and is, therefore healthier, calmer, and less likely to be a nuisance. Make it clear to the landlord/manager that you keep your cat inside and your dog under control at all times and that you understand the health and safety benefits of doing so. If you can't arrange for a meeting, consider making a short scrapbook with photos of your pampered pet in his or her current home, and/or draw up a résumé for your pet. Scrapbooks and résumés are unique ideas that are guaranteed to make a strong, yet positive, impression.

*Be willing to pay a little extra Tell your prospective landlord or resident manager that you are willing to pay an extra security deposit to cover any damages your pet might make to the property.

We would also love to hear from you! Let us know what problem and solutions you've come up. And remember when searching our site, we make every effort to let you know which landlords are pet friendly!

Happy House Hunting!
Rent San Diego Properties

Its Spooky Rents our Dropping!

2008-10-31T19:35:00.000-07:00

Happy Halloween Everyone. Its been another busy day in the world of rentals. We counted
50, thats right FIFTY, landlords who lowered the rent on their available properties today. Now the market ususally does slow down during the holiday season, you know, no one likes to move once the turkey is in the oven and the tree is up, but it have been unusually slow this year. We are sure the economy has alot to do with it. BUT this is good news for those of you out there who are in the market for a new home.

Landlord's are being more "open" to say - accepting pets - lower credit scores etc. So if you do need to move there are alot more options out there and bargains to be had!

Stay Safe and Happy House Hunting!

Welcome - If its Vacant We know about it!

2008-10-30T21:18:00.000-07:00

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We are commited to keeping everyone informed about all there is to know about the San Diego Rental market. So stay tuned as we have lots to talk about and alot of knowledge to share for both landlords and tenants alike!