FAQ

Unless you’ve stumbled a few times like we have, you probably want an experienced veteran at the helm. Increasing returns, minimizing expenses, monitoring the rental and sales market, negotiating leases, screening tenants, tinkering with improved technologies requires laser focus. A good manager challenges you to increase the value of your asset.

We’re up before 6 AM and playing with our kids at 6 PM. Field emergencies 24/7. Please text and/or call 760.726.4682. We can be reached at support@nsdpm.com.

North County coastal and inland communities of Carlsbad, Oceanside, La Costa, Cardiff By The Sea, Encinitas, Del Mar, Solana Beach, Rancho Santa Fe, Vista, San Elijo Hills, and San Marcos.

Yes of course. North San Diego Property Management holds and maintains a DRE broker license at the Department of Consumer affairs Bureau of Real Estate.

Yes.

Since 1998.

4.

Commercial and Residential. If we can’t manage your asset, we’ll recommend another manager.

Managing, brokering, and owning properties since 1998. Over $450 Million in sales, lease and management transactions.

Experience, wisdom, creativity, clarity, sure, but mostly because we’re a pleasure to deal with. We keep it simple. Our approach isn’t for everyone. We know what we’re good at and we focus on that. Some people want more sizzle, a large management team and a big office. That’s not us.

Yes, it becomes more difficult to collect rent and enforce the contract the longer you have a cordial or even friendly tenant relationship. We can help you manage your property. You can enjoy the friendship.

Most tenants are respectful with a verbal notification which we pass along to the owner immediately.

Our process is simple:

1) send owner a copy of the 30 day written notice from tenant

2) rent recommendation

3) new tenant marketing campaign

4) send tenant packet that simplifies their move-out

5) return tenant security deposit

6) move-in packet delivered to pre-screened replacement tenant

1) We utilize a number of tools to market your property (i.e. sign calls, websites, ads, virtual tours, brochures).

2) We make recommendations on price and the condition of your property. As real estate professionals, we’re big believers in Uncle Mo’. We answer every call, email and text immediately lest we lose the momentum of that most qualified tenant’s pursuit. If you’re interested in knowing the sites that we advertise on, please email us and we’ll send you the list.

Yes $25.

Color on the outside, clean on the inside. We’ll recommend a landscaper. We’ll recommend a handyman. We’ll recommend a cleaning service. And we’ll recommend a painter for touch up.

Please see the tenant screening feature on our site. The reason we rarely have evictions is that we take tenant screening very seriously. It’s the most thorough qualification and screening process we’re aware of in this market.

We use a number of comp services and our own proprietary property value system. We’ll make a recommendation based on how long you can afford to wait for the most qualified tenant. You may need to sacrifice top dollar for the best tenant or sacrifice the best candidate for top dollar. For our properties, we’re happy to leave a little money on the table for the right tenant and a swift lease negotiation. Owners should expect a 1-2 month vacancy in this market.

No.

Prospective tenants can set up a tour directly on our site. We like to respond and tour the same day.

Of course.

Yes. We have the forms on the site. We charge 50% of first month’s rent.

Rent is due on the 1st of each month, and is considered late if not received by the 5th of each month. If payment is not received by the 5th, a “3 Day Notice to Pay or Quit” will be served , and a late fee will be added to the total amount due.

NSDPM collects rent payments through our website. Each tenant will be given a log-in to pay its rent. Automatic payments and cash payments are acceptable.

Please reference Notice of Violation form on our website.

Prior to lease signing, we will collect utility company information and instruct prospective tenants to replace the previous tenant’s name with their own. We recommend that tenants pay gas and electricity. We usually advocate that owners pay water and trash. The Tenant will be in default of the lease if they fail to respond in a timely manner.

1 Unit – 8% of the monthly rent ($150 minimum monthly fee).

2 to 3 Units – 7% of the monthly rent ($125 minimum monthly fee).

4 or more units – 6% of the monthly rent ($100 minimum monthly fee).

Leasing fee is 50% of the first months rent.

Yes, we will require a $300 maintenance deposit for emergency repairs and small incidentals. When used, the owner will be required to replenish the account against rental income.The statement will show a debit to earnings and credit to reserve account.

Typically, NSDPM will seek approval for all work above $250 per month. We can adjust this amount if requested by owner.

Typically, rent is collected and disbursed by the 15th of each month. The tenant will be given a login through our website to receive income.

No.

All security deposits must be held in our trust account at Chase Bank.

It’s more likely an owner will be attentive to landscaping and trash.

Yes. Landscaping and electricity are essential to marketing your property. Please switch power in your name during the vacancy.

Yes.

Consult your tax preparer or accountant. Typically management fees are tax deductible. We will email you a year end report.

Yes

We asked our ex-manager once “why are we paying you commissions a third time when both of the tenants you heartily recommended bailed prior to their lease expiration? And now you’re charging us administrative fees to handle the eviction?” Basta.

If we did not oversee the leasing of the tenant in your property, then we charge $350 plus attorney fees. If, however, we placed the tenant in the property and we have to evict them, we do not charge anything over and above what the attorney charges.

Yes absolutely.

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