All Forum Posts by: Angela Zaitz

@Matthew Paul thanks!

Im going to be renting out condo in So Cal - Murrieta . Area often get frequent highs over 100 degrees in summer and soil not the best. I have a 40x15’ concrete slab patio that takes up most of the patio. The slab has a notable crack across the length of the slab. The width being 1/4-1/3” wide. The crack does not create the surface to be uneven so it is not a trip hazard. I was told that if I pour a new slab or a slurry on top, in this area, it will just crack again. There is also barriers to pouring cement as the only entrance to patio from outside is through the standard size door through garage. I thought of putting a faux flagstone topper but I was told that will raise it up to high and since connected to building may cause water damage. I thought of putting a pebble epoxy on top, but don’t know anyone who has done that to ask if that would be appropriate. I’m also not sure if it would deter renters if I just leave it as is. I’m new to this and would appreciate any suggestions for patio and if you know any good workman in the area. Thanks!

I see more preforeclosures listed on Zillow nowadays. What is the process of you are interested? Are you able to view property? Is it generally better to wait until they are up for auction?

@Todd Rasmussen

Thanks. What do property manager charge up there?

I am interested in buying a cabin in upper elevations of San Bernardino, I.e Big Bear or Arrowhead. Because of pent up demand the listings at booked or have been taken off market due to travel restrictions. It is hard to judge - is market is saturated or not, and if this is a good time to buy. Can I hear from owners in area what their occupancy rate and COC was pre-Covid? How much are you paying for cleaners and or property managers? I was thinking about managing remotely with technology and hire someone locally to be able to follow up with in-person needs. Is anyone else doing this hybrid approach, and is it working? I'd love your feedback!

I'm looking at buying a home and doing a garage conversion. I live in SO Cal and it would be a house hack to save money for other investments. I thought of just putting insulation and drywall to cover the roll up door on the inside in case future buyer wants the garage again. I would then stay in garage conversion and rent out main house. In 4 years I would move and rent out both. I am checking to see what the ADU rules are in the different areas. My questions are 1. If there is adequate parking for the house, will not having a garage be a major deterrent with a renter? 2. Will a garage conversion with the roll up door still visible on the outside be a big problem for future renters? What do you think? Any other feedback?

I'm looking at buying a home and doing a garage conversion. I live in SO Cal and it would be a house hack to save money for other investments. I thought of just putting insulation and drywall to cover the roll up door on the inside in case future buyer wants the garage again. I would then stay in garage conversion and rent out main house. In 4 years I would move ans rent out both sections. I am checking to see what the ADU rules are in the different areas. My questions are 1. If there is adequate parking will not have a garage be a major deterrent with a renter? 2. Will a garage conversion with the roll up door still visible on the outside be a big problem for future renters? What do you think? Any other feedback?

@Greg Bond

With the “Subject to” method, how easy is it to

Then refinance and get a lower interest rate?

Are the utility lines separate? 

What if you used a modular as an ADU vs stick built?