All Forum Posts by: Mirla Montanez

Hi! Bought my first rental property 5 months ago and I am currently in the construction phase of converting it from a single family to a duplex. I am an out of town owner and would really like to hire someone to oversee the work. I trust the workers to go when they they will but also tenants say they don’t and I just don’t have time to go and make sure they go.

Any ideas on how to handle this or anyone know of someone who can help? Thanks

@Sanjeev Advani thank you so much! Still in this craziness and trying to talk with an eviction lawyer. Definitely hiring a property manager.

Hello, need some advice and help on this situation. I have a single fam 5bed2bath which is in process of being converted into a duplex. Tenants are already in and it was written in the lease that construction will be done and their cooperation needed in the process. I’ve been doing everything I can to stay on top of it but of course I’m on the city schedule when it comes to inspections. It’s been 2 months and they have grown impatient and now they are trying to negotiate paying half the rent. Note that it’s a big family who wants to rent both units once done. Should give them the option to look for another place? Do you guys have a good property management company out in Bakersfield, California? Thank you in advamce

I plan to rent it out and get some cash flow possibly.  

Hello, I'm getting ready to close on a SFH in East Bakersfield. This property has a permitted addition making it into a 5 bed 2 bath property. I plan to close the wall where the addition was made and divide the house into a duplex.

First of all, I want to thank you in advance for advice.

My question is, should I work on getting permits to do this division/conversion? Also, how can I look into how much rents go for in this area and the demand.

Thank you Jovan. My appraisal just came at price so I will be doing some upgrades once I close. I appreciate your comment. I’m learning here and look forward to make smarter moves.

I am in escrow and ready to close soon. I want to know if converting the SFH (R2) into a duplex (3+1 and 2+1) is enough to try and refinance and buy another property or if I should make more upgrades to the property. This is my first time for everything and I am really motivated with BRRRR method. Any advice is appreciated.