by Rick Thornton | May 22, 2025 | Architecture & Cool Properties
Taipei 101 rises above the clouds. Upon completion in 2004, it became the world’s first skyscraper to exceed half a kilometer (1,667 feet), with 101 floors above ground and five basement levels. It was the world’s tallest building for six years, from March 2004 to...
by Rick Thornton | Apr 10, 2025 | Owner Education
Joshua Ohl, CoStar’s director of market analytics, recently published insightful data on San Diego’s apartment pipeline. The growth of new units in San Diego remains steady and stable in sharp contrast to the national trend, which saw a 40% year-over-year...
by Rick Thornton | Mar 20, 2025 | Legal Update, California, Owner Education, Property Management
AB-2801 significantly increases the documentation required to deduct costs from security deposits. Beginning in April 2025, the law mandates the use of photographic evidence to document the condition of rental units before a tenant moves in and after they move out....
by Rick Thornton | Dec 12, 2024 | Owner Education
Key Takeaways for Rental Property Owners Apartment investing offers a combination of cash flow, appreciation, and tax advantages, making it a strong long-term wealth-building strategy. High-demand markets, such as San Diego County, with population growth and strong...
by Rick Thornton | Nov 14, 2024 | Owner Education, Property Management
I was searching Netflix for an old film. I wasn’t sure if I remembered how it ended or not when I came across a movie I had not thought about in a while from 1990: Pacific Heights. In 1990, I had been in the business of property management in California for three...
