Using Time Constructively

Chelsea Carl • Oct 02, 2019
Property Management, Real Estate, San Diego, Landlord, Tenant, Inspection, Lease, Investment


Time is a precious asset many landlords do not have. But property cannot really be called passive income: it is work! The best landlords in San Diego wish they might have a 25-hour day.


The Paper Piles Up

Owning one apartment isn’t too bad. A property owner can easily prepare those reports the creditors, and government agencies want to see. Challenges will surface as a real estate portfolio grows. A multi-unit apartment complex is going to require more time and effort. Reports become a bit more complicated, and they must be accurate, or the landlord will face negative consequences.The body content of your post goes here. To edit this text, click on it and delete this default text and start typing your own or paste your own from a different source.

The Trials of Rent Collection

Just like paperwork, rent collection problems will increase with the property portfolio. Tenants in San Diego come in all shapes and sizes. Most will pay rent on time, but there are problems. Rent by mail comes late or gets lost in the postal system. Drop boxes on the door outside the apartment office can be robbed or residents forget to pay on time. Landlords in San Diego might spend precious hours trying to collect rent and resolving cash flow problems.

Tenant Relations Can Deteriorate

A sensible property owner maintains a good relationship with the tenants. The rapport encourages discussions about some problems and prevents incidents from becoming emergencies. It takes time to create a good working relationship, and it is necessary.

Unfortunately, landlords will get bogged down in paperwork and administrative trivia. There is little time for tenants. The lack of attention causes problems to develop. Tenants forget to report the damage to absentee landlords, and they will cover any damage or, even worse, try to fix things themselves.

Difficulties with tenants brought on by lack of attention will morph into unruly behavior. Eviction is not easy, and it is much better to address problems before they become crises. Landlords who are strapped for time are unable to prevent disputes from turning into disasters.

Property Management Companies Can Help

A landlord with an extensive real estate portfolio could use some help. Property management companies in San Diego are a great solution to the time problem. These professionals have the time and expertise to deal with complicated situations and handle the administrative details. Alta Vista Properties is a third-party business that landlords ought to consider.

We have been a property management company in San Diego for decades. Alta Vista Properties understands the stresses and constraints of a landlord’s time. We will take care of the management of a client’s portfolio, allowing that property to do other things.

Rent is collected by electronic transfer and we have a portal on our website to encourage tenants to report the damage. We are proactive when it comes to dealing with residents. We establish relationships with them that are good working residential partnerships. We admit that we do not like doing evictions, but we will not hesitate to get rid of an unruly tenant. 

A client can also expect us to market the properties and find the right tenants. Everything we do is within the scope of the law and is nondiscriminatory. Going the extra mile to solve everyday problems is a primary reason why many residents choose to renew their leases with properties managed by Alta Vista Properties.

The final problems that can surface for landlords are mistakes made by accident. It always happens when somebody has more work than time. Alta Vista Properties knows how to prioritize matters and get the job done. Our efficiency allows our clients to rest easy, knowing that their investment is safe and there are no problems.

Please do inquire at any time about our property management services. We can be reached at 858-274-3600 or by email at info@altavistaproperties.net. We look forward to hearing from you and answering your questions.
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