All Forum Posts by: Alnie F.

Thank you!

I have a condo built in the 1970s. Would that be exempt? That was not clear from the recent articles...

Thinking of renewing my insurance, currently with AAA for rental/home and Geico for umbrella and car. Any recommendations from San Francisco landlords? A colleague of mine got sued by his tenant and he had a positive experience with AAA not trying to get out of defending him. They are $1K more expensive than Geico for car insurance premiums and would only do umbrella if your car insurance is with them.

Welcome back @J. Martin! Love the photos. 

Strongly recommend the meet-ups by @J. Martin in SF. I was in the same boat as you are about 2 years ago and attending the meet-ups helped me dive into RE investing. The seasoned investors will be more than happy to help share info and knowledge.

@Account Closed. Can't wait to meet everyone.

I am helping a friend rent her place. The rental rate is way below market here in the San Francisco Bay Area so for single day I had 16 showings and at least 5 applicants, with more to follow who will be sending me their applications online.

Do I have to run credit on all those who applied and paid or can I just shortlist the top 5 based on the answers to the application form and charge only the shortlisted applicants $35 for credit/background check?

I just feel bad having people pay $35 if I know they are not going to make the shortlist but want to make sure I'm not breaking any discrimination laws.

Thanks in advance for your help.

Accidental landlord, so one. Hoping for a dip or plateau in my area and add another one soon.

@J. Martin building gun powder and just watching market for now. Always looking... and will act when the right opportunity is found. This is a bit addicting. :-). Had also tons of fun in your party, got to meet the local RE idols @Amit M., @Arlen Chou. Too bad I missed @Account Closed! 

@J. Martin Congrats again, you have been an amazing mentor and a major inspiration. Enjoy the whiskey and the travels! Keep us posted what you're up to. Are you keeping a travel journal or blog?