By: Angie Nunez, Property Manager
Once you have invested in a rental property, the responsibility of maintaining and running the commercial property can quickly become overwhelming. Many landlords manage properties on their own or with the help of a resident manager. Sometimes landlords need more help, and that’s when a property management company makes more sense. Property management companies can be a huge asset to your property. Carefully review the factors discussed below to determine if hiring a property management company is the right move for your property.
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Contrary to being a loathsome business for heartless money grubbers, land lording is actually a very noble, worthwhile commercial pursuit.
The commercial real estate industry advances many vital public interests in addition to private profit motives. Adequate supplies of decent, affordable housing fills a fundamental human need. Other societal benefits are lower crime rates, higher tax bases, and general improvement of local communities. Increased employment of commercial property management services, maintenance contractors, and commercial real estate sales professions are significant economic benefits that healthy housing markets bring to local areas.
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By: Mack Langston, Multi-Family Sales

Cybercrime is a very real danger and everyone, including the commercial real estate industry, is faced with it on a daily basis.
On Thursday, January 5th 2012, at the 2012 Economic Trend event sponsored by the San Diego Business Journal, the representatives on the panel covered everything from health insurance to taxation. What stood out the most at this event was the topic of cybercrime which was presented to help raise awareness.
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