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Coastal property management operations, maintenance, reporting, vendor management, and tenant operations.

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Property Management

What the IRS Actually Asks in a REPS Audit

IRS examination of REPS claims focuses on contemporaneous time logs, material participation proof, and spouse election consistency. Coastal investors face heightened scrutiny.

Chris Kerstner Mar 24, 2026 12 min
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Single Family Homes

San Diego HOA Rental Caps in 2026

San Diego coastal HOAs are tightening rental caps and enforcement. This guide covers cap limits, notice requirements, violation penalties, and owner remedies for landlords managing SFRs in HOA communities.

Paul Johnston Mar 9, 2026 12 min
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Single Family Homes

Carlsbad HOA Rental Caps in 2026

Carlsbad HOA rental caps take effect January 2026. Understand enforcement mechanics, owner rights, and compliance strategies for coastal single-family operators.

Paul Johnston Mar 6, 2026 12 min
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Luxury Rentals

Tenant Screening for Coastal Luxury Rentals

NextGen Coastal's multi-layer tenant screening combines credit analysis, income verification, and coastal-market expertise to protect luxury SFRs from $8K–$25K/month.

Sarah Kleinsmith Feb 4, 2026 9 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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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