As a landlord we have mitigated the risk of skyrocketing resource consumption which classically accompanies renting with utilities included.

Hi,I recently bought a new home and am deciding between using ZeneHome vs going to bank (Wells Fargo) to secure my new mortgage/insurance policies. Can ZeneHome actually be my mortgage/insurance broker and automatical...

I'm have the classic story of paying for a guru and doing enough to make my money back and then being left behind while I tried to learn more.

I know there are very nice areas in Richmond, but I am only referring to properties that sell for $300k or less.)Always follow the classic real estate mantra, "Location.

San Jose CA is a classic example of this, they have some of the highest property prices and rents in the country and thousands of acres 5 minutes to the south that they block from development.  

It's just a classic

Or does the maple/black granite have a classic look that should be desireable  years from now?  

"The pine needles  fall on my classic car and scratch the paint, so you need to trim the sides of the trees all the way to the top to get rid of the overhang."

This is a classic no money down technique for apartments...

I know there are numerous classic car owners in the area.Kathy - I like your description as a "vanilla shell".