How We Screen Your Rental Applicants
This video explains how our San Diego property management team screens rental applicants to protect owners from payment risk, evictions, and property damage.
We strive to get your investment rented quickly, but feel it is important to get the RIGHT tenant versus the FAST tenant! Spending time up front and finding the BEST tenant for your rental creates a good experience all around, versus one that is stressful and frustrating.
Our tenant screening process for San Diego rental properties includes the following verification steps:
- Credit Check
- Employment verification
- Debt to income ratios
- Eviction history check
- Criminal history check
- Previous landlord calls
Our screening process is not just based on a credit score only - we take a comprehensive look at the overall applicant. This process has proven to be extremely successful.
- Is the applicant who they say they are?
- Does the applicant have a history of paying their bills?
- Can the applicant afford this property?
- Will the applicant be a responsible resident and take care of the property?
Need help screening tenants? Call our San Diego property management team at 619-391-2958 to get started.
Effective tenant screening is one of the most important protections for San Diego rental owners, helping reduce vacancy, missed rent, and costly legal disputes. A structured screening process supports long-term tenant stability rather than short-term speed.
Connect With a San Diego Property Management Expert
This contact form connects San Diego rental owners, tenants, and vendors with our property management team.
Full-Service San Diego Property Management for Rental Owners We do more than find great tenants!
As an San Diego property management company, Realty Management Group provides end-to-end rental management services designed to protect owner cash flow, ensure compliance, and reduce long-term risk.
Rental Marketing for San Diego Properties
We market San Diego rental properties strategically to attract qualified tenants quickly without sacrificing screening standards. Our marketing process focuses on accurate pricing, professional presentation, and targeted exposure to reduce vacancy time while protecting long-term rental value.
Tenant Screening for San Diego Rentals
We verify income against a documented rent-to-income threshold, pull full credit, contact prior landlords directly rather than accepting written references, run a statewide eviction search, and confirm employment. Screening is applied identically to every applicant in compliance with federal and California fair housing law.
Rent Collection for San Diego Rental Owners
We manage rent collection for San Diego rental owners using structured systems that ensure on-time payments, clear documentation, and consistent enforcement. Owners receive reliable income without needing to track payments, follow up with tenants, or manage late rent issues themselves.
Property Maintenance Coordination
We coordinate maintenance for Poway rentals with vetted vendors and pass through repair costs at invoice. RMG adds no markup on maintenance, which is a common revenue source for percentage-based managers. Routine repairs, move-in inspections, and move-out inspections are documented with photos and visible in your owner portal.
Owner Financial Reporting & Statements
Our financial reporting provides San Diego rental owners with clear, organized statements that make it easy to track income, expenses, and performance. Owners can access detailed reports and documentation through their portal, supporting accurate bookkeeping and tax preparation.Owners receive monthly and year-end statements through the Rentvine owner portal, with income, expenses, and supporting documentation available 24/7. Statements are structured for direct handoff to your accountant at tax time.
Eviction Protection & Lease Enforcement
Screening prevents most evictions before they start. RMG has filed zero evictions across every unit managed since 2005. If lease enforcement becomes necessary, we handle notice service, documentation, and re-renting in compliance with California law, and our Eviction Guarantee covers court appearances if an approved tenant is evicted within the first 12 months of the lease.
Learn more about our flat-fee pricing and how it protects long-term rental performance.
These services are designed specifically for San Diego rental owners who want predictable cash flow, reduced risk, and professional oversight without percentage-based management fees.
The Four RMG Guarantees
Every RMG management agreement includes these four guarantees in writing.
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30 Day Guarantee
If we do not place a qualified tenant in your Poway rental within 30 days of it being market-ready, you receive one month of management at no cost.
Eviction Guarantee
RMG has filed zero evictions across every unit managed since 2005. If an RMG-approved tenant must be evicted within the first 12 months of the lease, we cover the filing costs for court appearances.
Happiness Guarantee
You can cancel your management agreement at any time if we fail to do as promised. No penalties, no cancellation fees, no notice period.
Flat-Fee Guarantee
$199 per month for one to three units, $179 per unit for four to sixteen. No leasing fees, no renewal fees, no maintenance markups, and no percentage of your rent. The price you are quoted is the price you pay.
What our clients have to say
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What You Get for $199 A Month
Flat-fee management compared to the percentage-based model most San Diego companies use
Services Offered |
Realty Management Group |
Other Companies |
|---|---|---|
| Flat-Fee Pricing | Included | Not Included |
| No Hidden Fees | Included | Not Included |
| Property Inspections | Included | Not Included |
| In-Depth Tenant Screening | Included | Not Included |
| No Lease or Renewal Fees | Included | Not Included |
| Preferred Vendors | Included | Not Included |
| Reduced Maintenance Costs | Included | Not Included |
| Professional Photos and Videos | Included | Not Included |
| Annual Rental Survey | Included | Not Included |
| Extensive Record Keeping | Included | Not Included |
| Detailed Accounting | Included | Not Included |
| World-Class Marketing | Included | Not Included |
| Prompt Owner Payment + Direct Deposit | Included | Not Included |
| Bill-Pay (Optional) | Included | Not Included |
| Cloud-Based Owners Portal | Included | Not Included |
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$199 PER MONTH
SATISFACTION GUARANTEED
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10% of Rent + LEASING, RENEWAL, AND MARKUP FEES no guarantees... |
RMG vs. Industry Averages
Services Offered |
Realty Management Group |
Industry Average |
|---|---|---|
| Days to lease a unit | 6 days | 30–41 days |
| Occupancy rate | 100% | 93–94% |
| Average tenant stay | 49 months | ~27 months |
| Evictions (San Diego units, since 2005) | Zero | Not Included |
| Management fee | Flat $199/mo | 8-10% + fees |
| Industry figures — RentCast 2026 | ||

