7 Of Our Favorite Breweries In North County San Diego
San Diego is well known around the world for its craft beer but North County is particularly a great place to try the most amazing local brews. San Diego has the perfect climate and lifestyle to find the right time and occasion to visit a brewery. Read on for some of our favorite breweries to…
A Day Trip To Temecula For Wine Lovers
Temecula is an over 160 years old winery region located just 40 miles north of San Diego. The first wine grape was planted by Spanish missionary Padres in Temecula in 1820. Fast forward to today and there are nearly 50 wineries in the region. Temecula is also known for its championship golf courses, and stunning scenic…
10 Fun Things to Do in Del Mar and Solana, CA from Attractions and Dining to Where to Stay
Del Mar and Solana Beach may be small in size (approximately 5 square miles), but that doesn’t mean the cities are lacking in the fun department. In Spanish, del mar means “of the sea” and solana loosely translated means “sunny spot” making the two cities a dynamic duo. Read on for some fun things to do,…
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…
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…