Moving bank to San Diego; Reasonable price for rental?

[CA renter]

We rent a 4/2.5 in south Carlsbad for $2,100. We pay 6-12 months in advance, though and volunteer to help with some maintenance & repairs (they have never asked).

Other people in our neighborhood are renting the same floorplan for under $2,000. It really does depend on the LL and whether or not they are paid-off or mortgaged, smart or stupid.

A smart, experienced LL values stable, dependable, clean, long-term tenants over getting the highest rent. It might be a good idea to really screen & look for an elderly LL who owns the house outright & just wants rent money for retirement income/supplement. They want no hassles & if you suggest paying up-front & multi-year lease, you should be able to get a very good deal (consult an attorney about lease agreement & possible escrow acct).

Your negotiation strenght depends on:

1. credit score
2. referrences
3. income/work history
4. (possible) willingness to lease long-term (2-3 yrs+) and any other incentives (offer to do some repairs up to a certain amount, pre-paid rent, etc.)

GOOD LUCK!!!

[Eugene]

By South Carlsbad, do you mean Pointsettia Lane west of 5, or do you mean Melrose Drive? Or something in between?

[Eugene]

By South Carlsbad, do you mean Pointsettia Lane west of 5, or do you mean Melrose Drive? Or something in between?

[Eugene]

By South Carlsbad, do you mean Pointsettia Lane west of 5, or do you mean Melrose Drive? Or something in between?

[Eugene]

By South Carlsbad, do you mean Pointsettia Lane west of 5, or do you mean Melrose Drive? Or something in between?

[Eugene]

By South Carlsbad, do you mean Pointsettia Lane west of 5, or do you mean Melrose Drive? Or something in between?

[Omega Point]

Thanks for all your replies. Also, how do you find SFH rentals? Is it best to use a realtor, use the Internet, or one of those rental books?

[Omega Point]

Thanks for all your replies. Also, how do you find SFH rentals? Is it best to use a realtor, use the Internet, or one of those rental books?

[Omega Point]

Thanks for all your replies. Also, how do you find SFH rentals? Is it best to use a realtor, use the Internet, or one of those rental books?

[Omega Point]

Thanks for all your replies. Also, how do you find SFH rentals? Is it best to use a realtor, use the Internet, or one of those rental books?

[Omega Point]

Thanks for all your replies. Also, how do you find SFH rentals? Is it best to use a realtor, use the Internet, or one of those rental books?

[(former)FormerSanDiegan]

I would plan on an extended visit to look around. If you are not local, I would secure a short-term stay somewhere first.

Rental books are no good for SFH, only apartments. I’m not sure what kind of service a realtor gets you. I would use various internet sites to get a feel, and actually scout some of these places on the ground.
Some sites: Craigslist, Signonsandiego (web version of the U-T), sdrentals.com (used to be really good, not so sure since they’ve been bought by westside rentals).

There are also various other small property management companies that specialize in managing SFRs for individual homeowners:
renthomes.com, utopiamanagement.com, sdppm.com, cal-prop.com
There may be more that specialize in the areas you are looking.

[(former)FormerSanDiegan]

I would plan on an extended visit to look around. If you are not local, I would secure a short-term stay somewhere first.

Rental books are no good for SFH, only apartments. I’m not sure what kind of service a realtor gets you. I would use various internet sites to get a feel, and actually scout some of these places on the ground.
Some sites: Craigslist, Signonsandiego (web version of the U-T), sdrentals.com (used to be really good, not so sure since they’ve been bought by westside rentals).

There are also various other small property management companies that specialize in managing SFRs for individual homeowners:
renthomes.com, utopiamanagement.com, sdppm.com, cal-prop.com
There may be more that specialize in the areas you are looking.

[(former)FormerSanDiegan]

I would plan on an extended visit to look around. If you are not local, I would secure a short-term stay somewhere first.

Rental books are no good for SFH, only apartments. I’m not sure what kind of service a realtor gets you. I would use various internet sites to get a feel, and actually scout some of these places on the ground.
Some sites: Craigslist, Signonsandiego (web version of the U-T), sdrentals.com (used to be really good, not so sure since they’ve been bought by westside rentals).

There are also various other small property management companies that specialize in managing SFRs for individual homeowners:
renthomes.com, utopiamanagement.com, sdppm.com, cal-prop.com
There may be more that specialize in the areas you are looking.

[(former)FormerSanDiegan]

I would plan on an extended visit to look around. If you are not local, I would secure a short-term stay somewhere first.

Rental books are no good for SFH, only apartments. I’m not sure what kind of service a realtor gets you. I would use various internet sites to get a feel, and actually scout some of these places on the ground.
Some sites: Craigslist, Signonsandiego (web version of the U-T), sdrentals.com (used to be really good, not so sure since they’ve been bought by westside rentals).

There are also various other small property management companies that specialize in managing SFRs for individual homeowners:
renthomes.com, utopiamanagement.com, sdppm.com, cal-prop.com
There may be more that specialize in the areas you are looking.

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