All Forum Posts by: Jin Zhang

Hi everyone, 

I recently bought a long distance rental for the first time. Since it is not in my city, I could not go there and check on the quality of remodel personally. I remember in David's long distance investment book, he mentioned that he will ask his property manager to check on it from time to time. Has anyone done this in the past? How do you go about asking your property manager to do it, especially this is going to be the first rental they will manage for me? Any tips will be greatly appreciated. 

Thanks,

Gin 

Hi everyone, 

I have a tenant who has been living in one of our units with his two cats for the past two years. Everytime I visit his unit, I could smell a strong cat pee smell in the kitchen where he left the cat litter box. He is leaving soon. What is the best way to get rid of cat pee smell? Do you have any recommendations on product, device, or professional services? 

Thank you! 

Gin 

There are two big oaks trees right next to a property I am looking at. It needs to be removed. But I read online that oak trees are protected in Florida and you can not cut them. Is this true? 

Thanks,

Gin 

Hi everyone, 
I am looking at a place in Tampa FL which have trees super close to the house. I am worried that the trees could fall on the property due to hurricane or the root could hurt the foundation. Both of them would cost a lot to repair. What do you think? Should I walk away from it because of it? Or there is a way to mediate the risk? Thanks!

Best,
Gin

Hi everyone, 

I am an out of state investors and am interested in investing in Florida. But I heard the insurance is very expensive and difficult to get sometimes. There is a 4 point system, including no more than 20 years old roof and 20 years old HVAC. Or you could not get insurance coverage. I am wondering if every property needs to change their roof and HVAC every 20 years then? 

Best,

Gin 

Hi everyone, 

I recently got approached by a company called find dream rentals. They help you find short or mid term clients. Something does not check out. 1) the reps have very American sounding first and last name but their accents are completely not. It makes us feel that they are trying to hide their identities 2) we could not find any information on the founder of the company 3) could not find any info on the company on the internet 4) when they ask us to pay, they have a discount with Zelle. But Zelle is to a person. And I could not find much information on this person. 

has anyone had any experience with them? are they legit or scam? 

Thanks!

Best,

Gin

Hi everyone, 

I am currently looking for a loan either 30 year fixed or arm loans with good rate. I live in the Bay Area and am looking into purchase an investment property in Southern California or out of states. Do you have any recommendations? 

Thanks,

Gin