ROI can vary, but some parking lots have great returns with minimal upkeep—just be sure to research zoning laws, demand, and operational costs before diving in.Good luck with your decision, and feel free to reach out if you want to chat more about any of these options! 

The major fires that burned hundreds of homes in Redding, and over a thousand in Paradise put a huge demand on  housing.

What else could that 30, 40, 50k+ downpayment/rehab cost etc do for you if it wasn't tied up in the property? 

Once you pay realtor fees, closing costs, sellers want 10k for points and concessions.

If your experience has gone downhill since the merger, it may be worth switching to a more proactive manager—even if there's a cost involved.Before making the move, ask the new PM how they plan to improve visibility and fill your vacancy quickly.

The repair was extensive and costly, requiring excavation (about 3x6 feet) to replace the broken section and clean up the mess.

Utilities cost $150 per month.

.✅ This avoids wasting time screening unqualified tenants.3) Before Lease Signing (Final Step)✅ Run the background check before approving the tenant, so you can verify:Credit history & income stability Eviction & rental historyCriminal background (if applicable in your state)Final ThoughtThe best time is after the showing but before lease approval—this ensures you’re only screening serious applicants while minimizing wasted time and costs.

We used to hire a company to balance the chemicals and my costs were almost 2K per month.

Assuming your debt is SUPER cheap and only costs you 12% you’ll save $22,800 TAX FREE  So the combination is saving $60k at 12% (or more) is $7,200/yr and $130k in the bank at only 4.5% is another $5,850/yr  so you’re over $13k GUARANTEED instead of a chance to make $7,200 before taxes