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California-wide real estate, tax, and landlord-law guides covering AB 1482, AB 2221 ADU statute, statewide compliance, and tax strategy for rental owners.

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Finance & Taxes

Prop 19 Parent-Child Transfers on California Rentals

Proposition 19 ended unlimited parent-child reassessment exclusions in 2021. Coastal landlords now face steep tax resets unless the heir occupies the home, or plans a strategic exit.

Chris Kerstner Feb 27, 2026 11 min
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Luxury Rentals

Dana Point Luxury Rental Returns in 2026

Dana Point luxury rentals delivered 4.8–6.2% net yields in Q1 2026. We break down owner returns, tenant quality, and what sets our coastal approach apart.

Paul Johnston Jan 30, 2026 9 min
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Property Management

Tenant Retention in Coastal California

We manage 200+ coastal California units with a single-minded focus: keeping great tenants in place. Here's how our screening, communication, and maintenance systems deliver measurably lower turnover.

Sarah Kleinsmith Jan 28, 2026 9 min
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Short Term Rentals

Short-Term Rental Compliance Across Coastal California

Every coastal California city governs short-term rentals differently. This pillar guide breaks down permit pathway, owner-occupancy, night caps, TOT, and Coastal Commission posture from Santa Barbara to San Diego.

Paul Johnston Jan 27, 2026 11 min
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Property Management

Passive Loss Deductions on California Rentals

Coastal rental losses are passive by default. Under $100K AGI you can deduct $25K against W-2 income; from $100K–$150K it phases out; above $150K, all losses suspend. Here is the playbook for each tier.

Chris Kerstner Jan 22, 2026 8 min
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Property Tech

Energy Efficiency Tax Credits Before the 2026/2027 Sunset

IRS energy credits 45L, 179D, and 48E are sunsetting in 2026 and 2027. Coastal rental owners who place qualifying improvements in service before the deadlines unlock thousands per door, after that, the deductions vanish.

Chris Kerstner Jan 16, 2026 7 min
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Property Management

The 750-Hour Test for Real Estate Professional Status

REPS lets coastal rental owners deduct unlimited rental losses against W-2 or business income. Here is the 750-hour test, the more-than-half-time test, and the documentation the IRS actually wants to see.

Chris Kerstner Jan 15, 2026 9 min
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Insurance

Renting in Laguna Canyon's Fire Zone

Post-fire insurance challenges demand proactive disclosure and policy management. Learn CA wildfire zone requirements, tenant notification protocols, and renewal strategies.

Chris Smith Jan 12, 2026 12 min
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Trends

San Diego Beachfront Vacancy in Q2 2026

Q2 2026 San Diego beachfront vacancy dropped to 2.8%, while luxury rents climbed 7.3% YoY. Submarket analysis reveals where coastal investors are capturing premium yields.

Paul Johnston Jan 5, 2026 12 min
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Finance & Taxes

1031 Exchanges into California Rental Property

Master the 1031 exchange process for coastal California real estate. Learn identification rules, DST options, and how to defer capital gains while upgrading to premium beach markets.

Chris Kerstner Dec 30, 2025 12 min
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ADUs

San Diego JADU Permits in the Coastal Zone

Converting existing space to a JADU in coastal San Diego requires CCC coordination. This guide covers AB 2221 compliance, permit strategy, and approval timelines.

Paul Johnston Dec 10, 2025 14 min