Should You Rent or Sell Your San Diego Home?
Sell or rent? Homeowners often face this question. If you own a home in San Diego, that you no longer use as your primary residence, or if it is an investment property, what should you do? Unfortunately, there’s no objectively right answer to this question. When it comes to selling vs renting, the final decision…
Legoland California – Local’s Guide To Make The Most of Your Day!
Legoland California is located in Carlsbad, California. As Carlsbad locals with little kids, we have been to Legoland many times. We want to help you navigate Legoland so you can make the most of your day at Legoland. Gates open at 10:30 AM most days, lets get started! Legoland Parking | Standard vs Premium As…
How To Rent Out Your House As a Vacation Rental
A home is a huge asset, but a second home in which you don’t reside in can be an income producing asset. If you know how to rent out your house as a vacation rental, you can generate a steady source of passive income. However, how much you earn also depends on the condition in…
A Local’s Guide to a Perfect Day in Encinitas
Encinitas, located in North County San Diego, was recently named of the of the best surf towns in the world. Approximately 25 miles north of San Diego, between Solana Beach and Carlsbad, and about 95 miles south of Los Angeles, Encinitas is your quintessential beach town. Rich in surf culture, amazing places to eat, drink…
5 New Hot Spots in Oceanside to Check Out
O’side (as locals lovingly call it) is a beach-side escape where you can explore everything from sandy beaches to a booming farm-to-table food and craft beer scene and even a quaint New England-style harbor. Oceanside as a town is growing so read on for five new spots to check out in this ideal coastal escape…
Top 10 Tax Write-Offs for Real Estate Investors and Landlords
When managing one or multiple rental properties, making money through cash-flow and/or appreciation on your real estate investments is paramount. If you not securing either gain, the performance of your real estate investment becomes questionable. One of the biggest hindrances that come between landlords and net profits are dreaded taxes. There are a number of…
10 Fun Family-Friendly Activities in Carlsbad
Carlsbad, located in North County San Diego, is a laid-back beach town and home to 7 miles of beaches. But it isn’t only known as solely a beach town. You will find that Carlsbad has so much more to offer. Here are 10 fun things to do in Carlsbad with the family, including the best…
A Day Trip Guide To Disneyland
The world’s happiest place on earth is approximately one hour away from our Carlsbad and Oceanside properties and one hour and a half away from Encinitas and Solana Beach properties. If you want to take a break from the beach to go explore Disneyland, we have created a guide to help you make the most…
What Is Normal Wear And Tear In A Vacation Rental?
Renting out a property comes with various responsibilities and a lot of things that homeowners need to be mindful of. Many homeowners want to know, “What is normal wear and tear in a vacation rental and how it differs from damages due to negligence?” The boundaries between the two can often be blurry, however, we…